§ 11-12. Inspection of records and items.
(a) Dealer to allow inspection.
A pawnbroker shall allow an authorized law enforcement officer on request to enter the place of business or storage premises of the dealer during business hours to inspect a record of transactions and/or items as part of an investigation of stolen property.
(b) Dealer's presence required.
On request of the pawnbroker, the officer shall make the inspection in the presence of a dealer.
(c) Search warrant.
If the pawnbroker refuses to allow access or produce the record or item for inspection, the officer shall seek a search warrant.