Notwithstanding the foregoing, all persons currently doing business as pawnbrokers and those seeking licensure under this chapter, shall be subject to the applicable licensing and issuance fees levied under Chapter 12 of Title 40. This chapter shall not repeal or be construed to repeal any provision of the Uniform Commercial Code, Sections 7-1-101 et seq.
Ala. Code § 5-19A-20 (1975)