(a) Each second-hand dealer must establish and maintain a record, to be called the "Second-Hand Dealer's Register", of all property, other than recyclable beverage containers, purchased by the dealer.
(b) Each second-hand dealer, immediately after the purchase of any property, must set out in the register in the English language a record of the purchase in chronological order by date of purchase. The record must include:
(1) The name, residence or street address, and birth date of the seller from whom the second-hand dealer, or any employee of the dealer, purchased the property;
(2) Confirmation of the identity of the seller by way of picture identification, including a color photo copy of the picture identification, and the name of the authority who issued it. A second-hand dealer may use an electronic device that decodes and records information contained in the metallic strip on a personal identification card to record a person's name, address, and photograph in lieu of making a copy of a person's personal identification card to comply with the requirements of this section on the condition that the dealer or person retains that recorded information and makes it available in accordance with the requirements set forth herein.
(3) A photocopy of the property that depicts the make, model, serial number and any markings that identify an owner;
(5) The price paid for the property;
(6) The precise date and hour of purchasing the property;
(7) Identifiable or distinguishing marks on the property; and
(8) In the case only of a second-hand dealer who is a junk dealer purchasing metal salvage, the make, description, and license number of any motor vehicle used by the seller to deliver the property to the second-hand dealer's premises.
(c) Each second-hand dealer must:
(1) Record all information in the register in legible handwriting in ink; and
(2) Record all information in the register electronically. Every secondhand dealer shall provide an electronic record utilizing the LeadsOnline electronic reporting system or the electronic system then in use by the City. Such report shall enter and upload all information from its books and records regarding contracts for purchase, pledges and purchase transactions of any secondhand scrap iron, automobile parts, tires, household furniture or furnishings, household appliances, office equipment, coins, jewelry, jewels, weapons, bicycles, tools, toys, electronic media and or electronic equipment to LeadsOnline or a similar system as soon as reasonably possible after the transaction is consummated. Every secondhand dealer shall input information to every data field supported by the LeadsOnline system.
(3) Before close of each business day, print out a hard copy of all electronic information recorded during the course of the day, and maintain all such hard copies as a manual version of the register; and
(4) If the dealer is unable, for any reason, to record or transmit entries electronically, the dealer shall comply with subsection (c)(1) until electronic recording and transmitting is again available, and must then immediately enter all transactions electronically all purchases made by the dealer and not previously recorded or transmitted.
(d) A second-hand dealer shall not amend, obliterate, deface, or erase any entry in the register or remove any page from the register, either wholly or partially or electronically or manually.
(e) Each second-hand dealer, during business hours on business days, must produce the register for inspection by the Chief of Police, any police force member, or any person designated by the Chief of Police.
(Ord. 40-2016. Passed 9-6-16.)