A. Every dealer shall keep a tightly bound book or books, not looseleaf, with pages numbered in sequence, in which there shall be legibly written at the time of any transaction made with any person involving the purchasing of any secondhand article containing in whole or in part, any precious metals or gems, the following information:
1. An account and description of the item(s), article(s), or thing(s) purchased, including if applicable the manufacturer's name, the model, the model number, the serial number and any engraved number(s), initial(s) or marking(s);
2. The amount of money involved in the transaction;
3. The date and time of the transaction;
4. The name and residence of the person involved in the transaction with the dealer, along with the person's date of birth and general physical description, including hair color and approximate height and weight, and social security number, driver's license number and a photograph of the seller or sellers, for identification purposes only, that shall be retained by the dealer;
5. The signature of the seller.
B. The book(s) required by this section shall be retained for a period of five (5) years on the premises of the secondhand precious metals business. Such book(s) shall be made available during regular business hours to any law enforcement officer. A full and accurate copy of the records required to be kept by this section shall be filed with the police department within twenty four (24) hours of the transaction on forms approved by the police department. Every entry in such books shall be made in ink and shall not in any manner be obliterated or erased.
C. Provided however, nothing in this section shall require a dealer to furnish the description of any new property purchased from manufacturers or wholesale dealers at an established place of business or of any goods purchased from any bankrupt stock. Such goods shall be accompanied by a bill of sale or other evidence of open and legitimate purchase; the bill shall be available for inspection. (Ord. 536 §5, 1982)