(A) Second-hand dealers, at the time of purchasing specified merchandise, shall complete a form, to be provided by the Police Department, with the data as is required by this chapter. The form shall be filled out in clear, legible printing, in English. Any specified merchandise must be listed in detailed description. Specified merchandise regulated pursuant to this chapter shall only be purchased by the dealer after the seller has presented proper identification and signed the completed form. The records shall, at all reasonable times, be open to the inspection of the Police Department or any peace officer whose primary assignment or agency of employment is in the county. All records shall be kept on the premises of the business of the second-hand dealer.
(B) A dealer's copy of all forms shall be retained on the premises of the second-hand dealer's business for a period of not less than one year, and shall be available for inspection upon request by the Police Department.
(C) No second-hand dealer shall be required to furnish reports in connection with the purchases of specified merchandise acquired from manufacturers, wholesalers or other distributors or dealers having established businesses; provided, however, that, the second-hand dealer shall keep and maintain bills of sale, receipts or other evidence of the purchases for a period of one year and make them available for inspection upon request of the Police Department.
(Ord. 91, passed 5-16-1985) Penalty, see § 115.99