§ 2312 — Records

(a) The Section shall keep a register of all applications for pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers and scrap metal processors and complete records, changes and additions to rules and regulations, hearings and such other matters as the Secretary shall determine. Such records shall constitute prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the Secretary.

(b) The Section pursuant to approval of the Secretary shall:

(1) Adopt and, from time to time, revise such rules and regulations and standards not inconsistent with the law as may be necessary to enable it to carry into effect this chapter;

(2) Deny or withdraw approval from applicants for failure to meet approved application procedures and other criteria;

(3) Oversee renewal applications and appropriate fees;

(4) Conduct hearings upon request for denial, suspension or revocation of a pawnbroker, secondhand dealer or scrap metal processor license;

(5) Have the power to issue subpoenas and compel the attendance of witnesses, and administer oaths to persons giving testimony at hearings;

(6) Have all the duties, powers and authority necessary to the enforcement of this chapter, as well as such other duties, powers and authority as it may be granted from time to time by the Secretary.

Legislative History

24 Del. Laws, c. 162, § 5 ; Code 1915, § 1200; 28 Del. Laws, c. 81, § 1 ; Code 1935, § 1386; 47 Del. Laws, c. 263, § 1 ; 24 Del. C. 1953, § 2313; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1 ; 75 Del. Laws, c. 284, § 1 ; 81 Del. Laws, c. 102, § 5