§ 22-74. Pawnbroker's lien.  


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  • A pawnbroker has a possessory lien on the pledged goods pawned as security for the funds advanced, the pawn service charge owed, and the other charges authorized under F.S. § 539.001, but not for other debts due to the pawnbroker. A pawnbroker has no recourse against a pledgor for payment on a pawn transaction except for the pledged goods themselves. Except as otherwise provided in this article, the pawnbroker must retain possession of the pledged goods until the lien is satisfied or until the default date. The pawnbroker may be compelled to relinquish possession of the pledged goods only after receipt of the applicable funds advanced plus the accrued service charge and other authorized charges, upon court order, or as otherwise provided by state law.

State law reference

Similar provisions, F.S. § 539.001(14).