Pawnshops, secondhand dealers, and metal recyclers in Salt Lake City must register under Utah Pawnshop Act (UT 13-32a) and report all transactions daily to SLCPD via the Regional Automated Pawn Information Database for theft tracking.
Utah's Pawnshop and Secondhand Merchandise Act (UT 13-32a) requires every secondhand dealer to register with the Bureau of Criminal Identification and report transactions daily to law enforcement through the Regional Automated Pawn Information Database. Salt Lake City adds a Title 5 business license requirement plus zoning approval restricting these businesses to commercial corridors. Dealers must hold purchased goods 15 days before resale to allow police investigation, photograph items over $25, and verify seller ID. Salt Lake City Police investigators routinely audit pawnshop reports against stolen-property databases. Violations include criminal charges for fencing and license revocation.
Failing to report transactions, skipping the 15-day hold, accepting stolen goods, or operating without state registration triggers criminal charges and license revocation.
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