7. Delaware: No Pawnshop Limbs
Looking to pawn off your artificial limb? Not in Delaware! Pawnbrokers in this state aren’t allowed to accept prosthetic limbs or wheelchairs as payment. Breaking this law could cost you a hefty fine! Enacted in 1935, this law aims to prevent the exploitation of vulnerable individuals who may need such medical equipment. While it might seem odd to try to pawn off a prosthetic limb, this law ensures that pawnshops don’t accept items that are essential for a person’s mobility or quality of life. So if you’re in Delaware and in need of some quick cash, leave your artificial limbs at home!