Every pawnbroker, secondhand dealer, junk dealer or junk collector within the town shall keep a well-bound book at his or her place of business, in which book a complete record of all transactions had by him or her shall be entered in the English language in a clear and legible manner at the time the transaction takes place. The book shall contain a description of the items bought or sold, the name of the person buying or selling the item and the date and time the transaction took place. The book shall be available at all times for inspection by the Chief of Police or any police officer designated by the Chief of Police.
(1996 Code, § 5.04.070)