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Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 726 § 726.040 — Pawnbroker license required

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 726 ·

Oregon Code § 726.040 · Enacted · Last updated March 01, 2026

Statute Text

Pawnbroker license required. No person shall engage or continue in the business of a pawnbroker, or use any assumed business name or advertising that in any way would lead the public to believe the person is a licensed pawnbroker, except as authorized by this chapter and without first procuring a license from the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services as provided in this chapter. [Amended by 1979 c.202 §1]

Plain English Explanation

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Key Points

01 Part of Oregon statutory law
02 Referenced as Oregon Code § 726.040
03 Subject to legislative amendments
04 Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases

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