1. (1) In accordance with this section, there is created a central database as a statewide repository for:

   1. (a) information that a pawn or secondhand business or a catalytic converter purchaser is required to submit in accordance with this chapter; and
   2. (b) the use of a participating law enforcement agency that meets the requirements of Section 13-32a-111.

2. (2) The division shall:

   1. (a) establish and operate the central database; or
   2. (b) contract with a third party to establish and operate the central database in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code.
3. (3) Funding for the creation and operation of the central database shall be from the account.

4. (4)

   1. (a) An entity that operates the central database may not hold any financial or operating interest in a pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser in any state.
   2. (b) The division shall verify before a bid is awarded that the selected entity meets the requirements of Subsection (4)(a).
   3. (c) If any entity is awarded a bid under this Subsection (4) and is later found to hold any interest in violation of Subsection (4)(a), the award is subject to being opened again for request for proposal.

5. (5)

   1. (a) Beginning January 1, 2020, upon a query by a pawnbroker, the central database shall provide notification of the volume of business an individual seeking to enter into a transaction with the pawnbroker has engaged in with any pawnbroker regulated by this chapter within the previous 30 days based on the records in the central database at the time of the query.
   2. (b) Information entered in the central database shall be retained for five years and shall then be deleted.
6. (6) Upon request, the entity responsible for establishing and operating the central database under Subsection (2) shall provide technical information and advice for an information technology representative of a pawn or secondhand business or catalytic converter purchaser that is required to provide information to the central database.

Amended by Chapter 201, 2022 General Session