Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 2004

Obligations of licence holders, promoters, and Internet auction providers - Obligations of licensed pawnbrokers - Pawnbroking

56: Pawnbrokers to enter into contracts only at pawnbroking premises

You could also call this:

"Pawnbrokers must make deals at their licensed shop."

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If you are a pawnbroker, you can only make pawnbroking contracts at your licensed premises. You must do this at the place that is listed on your licence. This is where you are allowed to enter into pawnbroking contracts.

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Obligations of licensed pawnbrokers: Pawnbroking

56Pawnbrokers to enter into contracts only at pawnbroking premises

A pawnbroker may enter into a pawnbroking contract only at pawnbroking business premises identified in the pawnbroker’s licence.