Singapore legislation

Section 72

of Pawnbrokers Act 2015

Section 72

Offences by pawnbroker

(1)

It shall be an offence for a pawnbroker to take goods in pawn —

(a)

from a person who appears to be intoxicated;

(b)

from a person below 18 years of age; or

(c)

without taking reasonable steps to satisfy itself that the goods were not stolen or obtained through fraudulent or dishonest means.

(2)

It shall be an offence for a pawnbroker to make an advance on a pledge in any manner other than in money that is legal tender in Singapore.