30 chapters · 545 sections in this title.
Ala. Code § 5-19A-1 Short Title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Alabama Pawnshop Act.” (Acts 1992, No. 92-597, p. 1227, §1.)
Ala. Code § 5-19A-10 Liens for Pawnbrokers; Pledged Goods Not Redeemed on or Before Maturity Date Fixed in Ticket
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(a) A pawnbroker shall have a lien on the pledged goods pawned for the money advanced and the pawnshop charge owed, but not for other debts due to the pawnbroker, subject to the rights of other persons who have an ownership interest or prior liens in the pledged goods. The pawnbr…
Ala. Code § 5-19A-11 Licensing Generally; Annual Fee; Temporary License; When New License Not Required Upon Change in Ownership
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(a) A person may not engage in business as a pawnbroker unless the person has a valid license authorizing engagement in the business. A separate license is required for each place of business. The supervisor may issue more than one license to a person if that person complies with…
Ala. Code § 5-19A-12 Eligibility for Pawnshop License; Application Fee
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(a) To be eligible for a pawnshop license, an applicant shall: (1) Operate lawfully and fairly within the purposes of this chapter. (2) Not have been convicted of a felony within the last 10 years or not be acting as a beneficial owner for someone who has been convicted of a felo…