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Layton, UT Business Licensing & Operations: Pawnbrokers (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Annual license fee
$100.00 (LMC 5.29.100)
Required bond
$1,000 with two sureties
Unlicensed operation fine
Up to $299 per day
Business hours
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., closed Sundays
Approving body
City Council grants/denies license
General penalty
Class B misdemeanor (LMC 5.29.290)

Summary

Layton pawnbrokers must hold a $100 annual license approved by the City Council, post a $1,000 bond, and keep detailed transaction records open to police inspection. Operating without the license risks a fine up to $299 per day, with each day treated as a separate offense.

It is unlawful for any person to carry on the business of pawnbroker without first having obtained the license required by this Chapter and having paid the license fee therefor in the amount of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per year. Any person engaging in or carrying on the business of a pawnbroker without first having obtained the license required in this Chapter shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day that such business shall be carried on without such license, and shall be subject to a fine of up to Two Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars ($299.00) for each such offense; with each day being considered as a separate offense.

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Full Breakdown

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Violations & Fines

Operating as a pawnbroker without the required license is a separate offense for each day the business continues, punishable by a fine of up to $299 per day (LMC 5.29.100). The Council may revoke a pawnbroker's license for good cause after notice and a hearing, or without a hearing upon an unappealed conviction for violating the Chapter, after the Chief of Police reports the noncompliance (LMC 5.29.130). Beyond license revocation, any violation of Chapter 5.29 is a class B misdemeanor under LMC 5.29.290, and the licensee is liable for violations committed by employees (LMC 5.29.140).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Layton pawnbroker license cost?
The annual license fee is $100.00 under LMC 5.29.100. Applicants must also post a $1,000 bond with at least two sureties, approved by the corporation counsel, before the license issues under LMC 5.29.110.
What happens if I pawn goods in Layton without a license?
It is unlawful under LMC 5.29.100, and each day the unlicensed business continues is a separate offense punishable by a fine up to $299.00. The Council can also revoke an existing license for good cause under LMC 5.29.130.
Can Layton pawn shops be open on Sunday?
No. LMC 5.29.160 makes it unlawful for a pawnbroker to receive goods by pawn or pledge before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m., or at any time on Sunday.

Sources & Official References

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