(a) Each metal recycling entity shall maintain a record of the following information with respect to each transaction in which regulated materials are purchased or received by the entity:
(1) The date and time and place of receipt of any item;
(2) The full name, current address and driver's license number or Texas Department of Public Safety personal identification certificate number, of the person or place of business from whom each item was received;
(3) A clear right index fingerprint impression from the person from whom the item is received;
(4) A digital photograph of the person from whom the item is received and a copy of a personal identification document reflecting that the person is at least 18 years of age. A digital photograph of the person is not required if the metal recycling entity makes a video recording of the transaction which complies with Section 70-89 of this ordinance;
(5) The license plate number of the motor vehicle and/or trailer or other mode of transportation on which the item was delivered;
(6) The location from which the regulated material was obtained, when it was obtained and from whom;
(7) A digital photograph of the regulated material. A digital photograph of the regulated material is not required if the metal recycling entity makes a video recording of the transaction which complies with the requirements of Section 70-89 of this ordinance;
(8) A description of the weight and type of materials received, and any other information customarily employed in the sale and purchase of such materials;
(9) The name of the employee of the recycling entity who facilitates or conducts the transaction;
(10) The name and address of the seller, and the check number and amount paid by the recycling entity in each transaction, if payment is by check.
(b) The records required by this article shall be maintained in English and must be completed no later than the end of the business day in which the transaction occurs. The records shall be maintained in an electronic web based format capable of uploading via the internet to a site designated by the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police shall prescribe rules to implement the electronic record keeping required by this section. Pending such rules the recycling business entity shall maintain paper records of the required information.
(c) The records required by this section shall be maintained for a period of at least three years following the date of transaction.
(d) The licensee or employee of any metal recycling entity shall, upon demand of any police officer of the City of Longview, during normal business hours, exhibit and make available any records, books, business records, receipts, or transaction record, of the metal recycling entity, which this Article requires the metal recycling entity to maintain.
(Ord. No. 3684, § 2, 04-08-10)