We, the members of the Oklahoma Pawnbrokers Association, in order to more effectively demonstrate our integrity and our desire to be recognized as upstanding and trustworthy members of the business community do hereby adopt the following as our code of Ethics:

 

We deal with our customers and the general public with honesty, making service with integrity our constant goal.

 

We will maintain high standards for employed personnel, demanding integrity and courtesy in their dealing with the public.

 

We will exercise reasonable care to protect the goods of our customers from fire, theft, burglary and other similar hazards, and will return redeemed goods in a condition equal to that in which they were received.

 

We will strictly comply with the letter of every applicable governmental regulation.

 

We will cooperate to the full extent of our ability with the proper efforts of every duly-authorized law enforcement agency.

 

Any member charged with violating any part of the Pawnshop Act is subject to suspension by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

 

Any member charged with violating any of the above ordinances or laws may be called before the Board of Directors for a hearing.

 

We further agree that we will follow both the letter and the spirit of the Code of Ethics, and will make every effort to ensure that this Code of Ethics is followed by every member of the Oklahoma Pawnbrokers Association.