MI HB5919

Prohibits second hand or junk dealers from conducting business as pawnbrokers without obtaining a separate pawnbroker license under 1917 PA 273.

Establishes misdemeanor penalties for unauthorized pawnbroker activities: first violation punishable by 10-90 days imprisonment or $25-$100 fine; second or subsequent violation punishable by 10-90 days imprisonment or $1,000-$2,500 fine.

Updates terminology in the act to use "person" and "that" instead of references to specific entity types like "corporation" or "copartnership."

Increases penalties for buying or selling stolen scrap metal: first violation punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment or $5,000 fine; second or subsequent violation punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment or $10,000 fine.

Provides that licenses of convicted violators are automatically revoked and prohibits them from operating as second hand or junk dealers in Michigan for 1 year after conviction.

Takes effect only upon enactment of both HB 5918 and HB 5920 in the 96th Legislature.