Council approves pawnshop electronic-record ordinance in second reading

Sep 22, 2026

After a second and final reading, the council adopted an ordinance requiring pawnbrokers to transmit inventory and transaction records electronically within 24 hours, with misdemeanor penalties for noncompliance; the roll call recorded affirmative votes.

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The council completed a second and final reading of an ordinance requiring owners and operators of pawnshops and pawnbrokers in Leitchfield to maintain electronic inventory-tracking systems and transmit required information to the entity designated by the Leitchfield Police Department within 24 hours of receipt of goods.

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