2006 Code of Virginia § 54.1-4002 - Local limitations as to number of pawnshops

54.1-4002. Local limitations as to number of pawnshops.

A. In addition to all limitations and restrictions and notwithstanding anyother relevant provisions of this chapter, the governing body of any county,city or town may reasonably limit by resolution or ordinance the number ofpawnshops that may be operated at any one time within its territorial limits.

B. The circuit court of any county or city which has, by resolution orordinance, limited the number of pawnshops therein shall not authorize anylicense to any pawnbroker after the commissioner of the revenue or other taxassessing officer of the county, city or town over which it has jurisdictionfor the issuance of such licenses has filed with the court a statement thatthe number of licensed pawnshops within the county, city or town has reachedthe maximum number of pawnshops authorized to be operated therein, unless thenumber has been reduced below the maximum prescribed. In the event that aproperly licensed pawnbroker sells his business, the circuit court of thecounty or city shall authorize the county, city or town in which suchbusiness operates to issue to the purchaser a new license for the samelocation if the purchaser has not been convicted of a felony or a crimeinvolving moral turpitude in the last ten years. Prior to the issuance of thelicense, the purchaser shall furnish his date of birth and such otherinformation to the licensing authority as may be required by the localgoverning body.

(Code 1950, 54-843; 1982, c. 633; 1988, c. 765; 1998, c. 848.)