We, the members of the South Carolina Pawnbrokers’ Association, have committed ourselves to contributing to the professional and personal development of member pawnbrokers, advocating pawnbroker rights and responsibilities, and enhancing and promoting a positive and professional image to the public.
As an association, we do hereby publicly adopt and embrace the following Code of Ethics.
Each member shall:
- Strive to operate our business in such a manner as to enhance and promote the positive and professional image of all pawnbrokers.
- Maintain our places of business and operations in a manner which reflects credit and promotes a professional image of the pawn industry.
- Deal with our customers and general public with honesty, making service with integrity our constant goal.
- Engage in fair and vigorous competition to stimulate the continuous growth and evolution of the pawn industry.
- Obey the laws that are enacted by the local, state and federal government and assist in the prosecution of those who do not.
- Strive to establish positive and long-lasting relationships with our local, state and federal government officials.
- With respect to our common commitment to the South Carolina Pawnbrokers’ Association, conduct ourselves towards other members with the highest degrees of fairness and professionalism.
- Assist the National Pawnbrokers Association in promoting the good image of the profession.
- Attempt to promote the Association in its day-to-day operations, participate in its annual elections and cooperate and assist in special projects and investigations.
- Endeavor to maintain our financial commitment to the Association.