A pawnbroker shall not employ any person who has been convicted of or has pleaded guilty to a felony under the laws of this State, or any other state or of the United States, or who shall have forfeited his bond to appear in court to answer charges for any such offense within the last 10 years. (Ord. 16376 § 3, 10-1-91. Code 1995 § 114-96.)