Arizona § 44-1628 - Revocation and suspension

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1628 — Revocation and suspension, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 44-1628. Revocation and suspension

A. After notice and an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with title 41, chapter 6, article 6, the sheriff may suspend any license for a period of not more than thirty days for acts that demonstrate a pattern of misrepresentation or wilful omissions or a violation of or noncompliance with any provision of this article other than a violation or noncompliance resulting from a bona fide error that occurred provided that the pawnshop maintains procedures reasonably adapted to avoid the occurrence of bona fide errors. The sheriff or the sheriff's designee shall provide procedures for the redemption of pledged goods and the renewal of pawn transactions on maturity during a period when a license is suspended. For the purposes of this subsection, "bona fide error" includes clerical, calculation, computer malfunction, programming and printing errors and other similar errors.

B. The sheriff may revoke or refuse to renew a license if more than two suspensions of the license have occurred within the preceding twelve calendar months or if the licensee has been convicted of a felony involving trafficking in stolen property, fraudulent schemes, forgery, theft, extortion or conspiracy to defraud or a felony involving moral turpitude.

C. Decisions of the sheriff or the sheriff's designee are subject to judicial review pursuant to title 12, chapter 7, article 6.

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 44-1628

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1628 cover?

Section 44-1628 ("Revocation and suspension") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Arizona § 44-1628?

A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1628" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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How does Arizona § 44-1628 apply to my situation?

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