PAWNBROKER-STOLEN PROPERTY

Amends the Pawnbroker Regulation Act. Removes a provision requiring that property under a hold order released to the custody of a law enforcement officer shall be returned to the pawnbroker upon completion of the criminal investigation. Removes a provision requiring the prosecuting attorney to notify the pawnbroker if property under a hold order may be needed as evidence in a criminal case. Provides that a law enforcement agency shall retain custody of property under a hold order and released by a pawnbroker to the law enforcement agency until the disposition of the case. Provides that, within 15 days after the disposition of the case, if appropriate, the property shall be returned to the owner. Effective immediately.