The words defined in § 1 of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 47-2884.01) shall have the same meaning when used in this chapter.
When used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:
Pledge - an article or articles or personal property of other valuable thing deposited with a pawnbroker as security for a loan.
Pledgor - the person who delivers a pledge into the possession of a pawnbroker.
Director - the Director of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs or the Director's agent, representative, or designee.
Chief of Police - the Chief of Police, Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 16, r. 16-999