Cal. FIN § 21206
This is the official text of Cal. FIN § 21206, part of California’s Financial Code — regulates banks, credit unions, lenders, and other financial institutions.
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Official statutory text
Every pawnbroker shall produce his or her records of loans and all pledged property, for inspection by the following persons:
(a) Any officer holding a warrant authorizing him or her to search for personal property.
(b) Any peace officer or employee designated by the chief of police or sheriff.
(c) Any officer holding a court order directing him or her to examine such records or pledged property.
(a) Any officer holding a warrant authorizing him or her to search for personal property.
(b) Any peace officer or employee designated by the chief of police or sheriff.
(c) Any officer holding a court order directing him or her to examine such records or pledged property.
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