5.20.060 Records to be maintained.
A. It is unlawful for any person licensed by this chapter to fail to keep a substantial and well-bound book, in a format specified by the police department, in which he shall enter at the time of purchase, in the English language:
1. The name, date of birth, address, and physical description of the person selling the secondhand property;
2. The driver’s license number or any other positive form of identification containing a numerical identifier and a photograph of the person selling the secondhand property;
3. The date and time of the transaction;
4. The identification of the person making the record entry;
5. A description of the item purchased or obtained by the dealer, including, but not limited to, a description of the metallic composition, any jewels, stones or glass and a listing of all numbers, marks, monograms, trademarks, manufacturer’s names, serial numbers and any other marks of identification appearing on the item;
6. The weight of the item or items, where payment is based on weight; and
7. The consideration paid for the item, or if pawned, the amount of money loaned or advanced.
B. In addition to the requirements of subsection (A) of this section, a pawnbroker, secondhand dealer, antique dealer, coin dealer and a secondhand precious metal/gem dealer shall also obtain and keep the following:
1. A written certificate, on forms prescribed by the police department, that the person delivering the property has the legal right to sell such property and produces at least one positive form of identification containing a numerical identifier and photograph.
2. If the value of the property exceeds twenty dollars the secondhand dealer, pawnbroker, antique dealer, coin dealer, secondhand precious metal/gem dealer or persons receiving such property shall also require the seller or person delivering the property, whether known or not, to give a legible print, preferably the right thumb, at the bottom of the certificate next to his signature.
3. Signature of the purchasing agent who received the property from the person whose name is on the card as the pawner or seller. (Ord. 10/28/2003O-12 (part); Ord. 12-09-97R (part))