No. 37897 (5-year Review): Rule R152-32a. Pawnshop and Secondhand Merchandise Transaction Information Act Rules

DAR File No.: 37897
Filed: 08/05/2013 02:23:33 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Subsection 13-2-5(1) grants the Division Director the authority to issue rules to administer and enforce consumer protection statutes. Subsection 13-32a-112(8) provides that the Secondhand Merchandise Advisory Board may propose administrative rules. Section 13-32a-112.5 provides that the Division may exempt specific classes of businesses from regulation by administrative rules.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments were received in support of or opposing the administrative rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Continuation of the administrative rule is necessary in order for the Division to administer and enforce the Pawnshop and Secondhand Merchandise Transaction Information Act. Continuation of the administrative rule is also necessary to protect the exempt status of specific classes of businesses currently exempt from regulation pursuant to the rule.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Commerce
Consumer Protection
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Angela Hendricks at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6035, by FAX at 801-538-6001, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Daniel O'Bannon, Director

Effective:

08/05/2013

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