Delaware Administrative Code
Title 24 - Regulated Professions and Occupations
Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Division of State Police
2300 - Pawnbrokers, Secondhand Dealers and Scrap Metal Processors
Section 2300-1.0 - Licensing

Universal Citation: 24 DE Admin Code 2300-1.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

1.1 Any individual applying for a pawnbroker, secondhand dealer or scrap metal processor license under 24 Del.C. Ch. 23 must meet and maintain the following qualifications:

1.1.1 Must not be convicted of any felony within 5 years of application date; and

1.1.2 Must not have been convicted of any misdemeanor involving theft or fraud within 5 years of application date; and

1.1.3 Must not have been convicted of any misdemeanor involving drugs within 3 years of application date.

1.2 A license for a pawnbroker, secondhand dealer or scrap metal processor will not be issued if there is a pending charge as listed in Section 1.1.1, 1.1.2, or 1.1.3.

1.3 The individual applying for a pawnbroker, secondhand dealer or scrap metal processor under 24 Del.C. Ch. 23 must also meet the following qualifications:

1.3.1 Must be at least 18 years of age; and

1.3.2 Must submit a current valid Delaware Business License issued by the Delaware Division of Revenue; and

1.3.3 Physical location of business must be in the State of Delaware; and

1.3.4 Appropriate taxes must be filed to the State of Delaware and the United States of America; and

1.3.5 License must be prominently displayed at the location listed on the license along with the Delaware Business License issued by the Delaware Division of Revenue.

1.4 The individual applying for licensure under Title 24 Chapter 23 must complete the following for approval:

1.4.1 Applicant must appear in person at the Delaware State Police Professional Licensing Section, by appointment only, to submit the initial application. Licenses will be renewed annually; and

1.4.2 Compliance with 24 Del.C. § 2302 and § 2312 for reporting forms; and

1.4.3 Submit fingerprints, if requested to confirm the status or existence of a Delaware (CHRI) criminal history. The Director of the State Bureau of Identification (SBI) determines the fee for this process.

1.5 Renewal applications may be submitted via mail to the Professional Licensing Section no later than March 15th of each year for renewal, otherwise submission must be made in person.

1.6 Notification of a change of address, phone number, e-mail address, or contact person for the business during the license year must be made to the Delaware State Police Professional Licensing Section.

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