§ 185.404. Records of transactions.

(a)

Every dealer shall keep a record of all purchases of secondhand precious metals and secondhand jewelry, which record shall contain:

(1)

The name, address, date of birth, sex and race of each person from whom the secondhand precious metals or secondhand jewelry are purchased, including the signature of the person selling the same, together with the person's operator's license number, official military identification card number or official state identification card number.

(2)

A specific description of the item purchased, which description shall be accurate and as reasonably complete as the nature of the item permits and shall make reference to any permanent marking on the item, including, but not limited to, a brand, monogram, hallmark or pattern.

(3)

The estimated quantity or weight of precious metal purchased.

(4)

The date of the purchase.

(b)

The records shall at all times be subject to inspection by all law enforcement officers and shall be preserved for a period of three years after purchase.

(c)

The records of purchases of secondhand precious metals and secondhand jewelry shall be submitted to the Sheriff within 24 hours after purchase.

(Ord. 81-183-55, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

Note— Former § 428.1004.