Inspections

All Mesa pawnshops are randomly inspected at least yearly. The dates for the inspections are  unannounced. During these inspections, current crime trends, reporting discrepancies, law changes, and proposed changes are discussed.

The ultimate goals of these inspections being  to educate pawnshop owners and ensure compliance with state law and local ordinances. 

Regulations

Arizona law requires all Mesa pawnshops to be licensed pawnbrokers by Maricopa County and the City of Mesa. Some additional laws concerning pawnshops are listed below.

Mesa City Codes:

• Mesa City Code Title 5 Chapters 4 & 7 (Mesa City Code covering jewelry and pawnbrokers businesses)
• Mesa City Code Title 6 Chapter 18 (Mesa City Code covering contested property disputes for property held by the police department)

Arizona Revised Statues Title 44-1621 through 44-1632
Arizona state laws covering licensing, reporting, required duties and responsibilities of pawnbrokers.