(a) Each secondhand dealer, shall keep a separate book in which shall be written, in the English language, the following specified items:
(1) A complete description, including serial number, where available, of any article listed in subsection (b) hereof, which has been purchased or received by the dealer; and
(2) The name, address, social security number, driver's license number and automobile license number of the vehicle of the person from whom the purchase or exchange was made; and
(3) The date when such purchase or exchange was made.
(b) This section shall apply in those instances where the article purchased or received by the dealer is any secondhand scrap, iron, old metal, canvas, rope, branded bottles, junk or lead pipe, household furniture or furnishings, household appliances, office equipment, coins, jewelry, clothing, weapons, bicycles, toys and/or electronic equipment.
(c) Every entry shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with the number one.
(d) All books or records which are required to be maintained as a result of this section shall be open to inspection by any of the following persons:
(1) The Mayor;
(2) The Service-Safety Director;
(3) The Chief of Police; or
(4) A police officer or any agent duly authorized by the Mayor, the Service- Safety Director, or the Chief of Police.
Upon demand by any of the previously specified persons, the secondhand dealer shall also produce and show the article or articles thus listed and described which are in his possession.
(Ord. 5-81. Passed 2-23-81.)