(a) A metal recycling entity shall maintain at its place of business, or otherwise have immediate access to, electronic mail, a facsimile machine, or other equipment of similar function on which notifications of stolen property or other notifications relating to regulated material may be expeditiously received from the Fort Worth police department. The equipment must be operable at all times during the usual and customary business hours of the metal recycling entity. The metal recycling entity shall maintain the facsimile number, electronic mail address, or other access number of the equipment on file with the chief of police (or designee) and shall notify the chief of police (or designee) within 24 hours after any change in the number or electronic mail address.
(b) The chief of police (or designee) may provide to metal recycling entities notices of, including, but not limited to:
(1) Photocopies of fraudulent or forged personal identification documents provided by sellers under this article;
(2) Individuals convicted of theft of regulated material for offenses arising in the City of Fort Worth; and
(3) Regulated materials reported or suspected stolen.
(Ord. 21615-01-2015, § 1, passed 1-27-2015)