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consistent with the Redemption Period stipulated in Section 817.280 on Page 20. Page 19 Section 817.250 Weapons. Again, I am not sure of the full intent of this section. I would suggest that the City of Little Canada ordinance remain consistent with state and federal regulations governing what is received, purchased, pawned or sold in the area of weapons. To further ensure control of weapons I would recommend that the ordinance include clear stipulations regarding: 1) the recording and submitting documentation to determine stolen goods (this is addressed quite well in Sections 817.230 and 817.240); and 2) documentation and authorization to obtain a background check on the individual pawning the weapon (I have attached a copy of the form that is used by the City of Minneapolis for this purpose). This is the extent of my review at this time. I would like to request that a reasonable time frame be established to implement the ordinance. The reason I make this request is so that adequate financial assistance and storage accommodations can be arranged prior to the four month hold period. Currently there is a 30 day hold period. This means that I can rotate dollars in one month. Implementing a four month holding period means that I must tie up four times the amount of money or the same amount of money for four months. In either case it presents a considerable challenge in financing. In addition to limiting the cash flow, I also have to arrange storage for four times the amount of goods. Therefore, I would ask that I be given advance notice of from four to six months, or a grace period, before full compliance with the four month holding period takes effect. Thank you again for the opportunity to review the proposed ordinance. I appreciate your consideration. Sincerely, icha d Bents Lincoln Pawn and Jewelry Page 86