§ 22-141. Advertising pawn transactions.

(a)

Any pawnbroker shall include in any and all types of advertisements the word "pawn" or "pawn transaction." A pawnbroker shall not use the term "loan" in any advertisements or in connection with any advertising of the business of the pawnbroker; provided, however, that the provisions of this sentence shall not apply to a pawnbroker in business on March 1, 1992, which uses the term "loan" in connection with the name of the business or with advertising of the business.

(b)

On any sign advertising a pawnbroker's business, the words on such sign shall be in at least 24 inches high letters. On any other sign on the property where the pawnbroker's business is located which advertises any other activities or business engaged in by the person who is a pawnbroker, the words on such sign shall be in 12-inch high letters or smaller; provided, however that the provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to pawnbroker signs which existed since March 1, 1992.

(Ord. No. 03-2007, § 1, 2-26-07)