IN GENERAL

Jacksonville Ordinance Code tit. VI, ch. 200, pt. 1

in effect

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 200.101 Definitions.

Sec. 200.101. - Definitions. As used in this Chapter: (a) Consumer lender means a person doing business in the City under a license to engage in the small loan business or the discount consumer finance business under F.S. Ch. 516. (b) Pawnbroker means a person who lends money or other thing of value on the security of tangible personal property deposited and pledged in his keeping. (Ord. 72-170-64, § 2; Ord. 78-519-223, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 200.102 Permit requirements.

Sec. 200.102. - Permit requirements. No person shall engage in any of the businesses regulated by this Chapter without a permit from the Sheriff. Permits shall be issued upon application stating: (a) The name and age of the applicant, or in the case of a business entity, the names and ages of its principals and officers; (b) The type of permit desired and the location of the business; and (c) Such other information as is required by ordinance and as the Sheriff deems reasonably necessary to enable him to effectively enforce the applicable provisions of this Chapter and regulations promulgated hereunder. (Ord. 72-170-64, § 2; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 200.103 Grounds for denial of permit.

Sec. 200.103. - Grounds for denial of permit. The Sheriff shall deny a permit under this Chapter whenever he finds that the applicant or its principals and officers: (a) Are under 18 years of age. (b) Have been convicted of a felony within the last five years. (c) Have been convicted of a violation of this Chapter or any similar ordinance or had a permit revoked under this Chapter or any similar ordinance. (Ord. 72-170-64, § 2; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 200.104 Expiration and renewal of permits.

Sec. 200.104. - Expiration and renewal of permits. All permits issued under this Chapter shall expire on September 30 annually and may be renewed from year to year upon the filing of a renewal application and a finding by the Sheriff that the applicant has complied with the applicable provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 72-170-64, § 2; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 200.105 Permit suspension and revocation.

Sec. 200.105. - Permit suspension and revocation. (a) Grounds. In addition to any other penalty, the Sheriff may suspend or revoke a permit for: (1) Violation of a provision of this Chapter or any provision of the Ordinance Code relating to deceptive trade practices or public health. (2) Filing a false or misleading statement in an application for a permit. (3) Conviction for: (i) Fraud or misrepresentation in the sale of merchandise; (ii) A deceptive trade practice; or (iii) Sale of food, drink or drugs in violation of the Health Code or any similar State or federal law. (b) Procedure. (1) The Sheriff shall deliver to the holder of the permit, by mail or delivery at the business premises, written notice of the proposed cause for suspension or revocation and of the date, time and place of the hearing at which the holder of the permit may be heard, be represented by counsel and produce evidence. (2) At the hearing, the Sheriff shall consider the evidence produced and enter an appropriate order, a copy of which shall be delivered to the holder of the permit by mail or delivery at the business premises. An order of suspension or revocation shall be effective on the fifth day after delivery or mailing. (Ord. 72-170-64, § 2; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 200.106 Records and inspection.

Sec. 200.106. - Records and inspection. Every pawnbroker and consumer lender shall keep a record and, upon demand, make a written report to the Sheriff of every article pawned or to be purchased by him, so specifying each article by number, mark and all other details as to make identification clear and positive. Every pawnbroker and consumer lender shall require the production of a driver's license or other identification containing a physical description of the holder by any person attempting to pawn or sell an article or to pledge tangible personal property for a loan and shall keep a record of the name and driver's license number or other identification number. The place of business of every pawnbroker and every consumer lender shall be subject to inspection at any time, and upon refusal to permit inspection, the place of business shall be immediately closed by order of the Mayor. In addition to other penalties, violation of this Section shall be punishable by revocation of the license of the pawnbroker or consumer lender. (Ord. 72-170-64, § 2; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 200.107 Reserved.

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 200.108 Acquisition from minors.

Sec. 200.108. - Acquisition from minors. No pawnbroker or consumer lender shall acquire as a deposit or pledge any property from any person under 18 years of age unless: (a) The person's disabilities of nonage have been removed according to law and the pawnbroker or consumer lender receives and files satisfactory evidence thereof. (b) The pawnbroker or consumer lender receives and files a written authorization from the person's parent or guardian, executed in the presence of and witnessed by the pawnbroker or consumer lender at his place of business at the time of the acquisition. (Ord. 72-170-64, § 2; Ord. 72-398-208, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 200.109 Penalty.

Sec. 200.109. - Penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this Chapter. Where no other penalty is provided, violation of any provision of this Chapter shall be punishable as a class C offense and, upon conviction for a second offense, the permit issued pursuant to this Chapter may be revoked by the Sheriff. (Ord. 72-170-64, § 2; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITVIBUTROC_CH200SMLOCOFIPA_PT1INGEFetched: 10/27/2026