Every secondhand dealer shall keep a record approved as to type and form by the chief
of police. The record shall be clearly and legibly written in ink so that it can be
clearly understood by the average person at the time of each acquisition and shall
contain a complete and accurate description of each article purchased, bartered, exchanged,
or received, including a notation as to any identifying markings or characteristics,
such as serial numbers; article brand name (i.e., Seiko, Minolta, RCA, IBM, etc.);
model numbers; the date and time of the acquisition of such article by the secondhand
dealer; the legal name of the person dealt with, as nearly as known, as well as such
person's signature and thumbprint, place of residence, sex, age, height, weight, build,
color of hair, color of eyes and complexion. The above information shall be confirmed
and evidenced by the secondhand dealer by reasonable proof of identification of each
person pawning, exchanging, trading, selling, depositing or pledging any articles
or goods. Every secondhand dealer shall require the exhibition of two (2) pieces of
identification. One (1) shall consist of a driver's license with attached photo or
other picture identification issued by a governmental agency, and the other reliable
means of identification may be one (1) without a picture. The record prepared by the
secondhand dealer shall contain the types of identification exhibited, the issuing
agency, and the number thereon. For purposes of this article, handwritten identification
cards shall in no instance be acceptable, and photo ID's issued by nongovernmental
entities shall not constitute acceptable ID unless it is used as the second piece
of identification. A legible thumbprint of the person from whom the article is acquired
must be affixed to the approved transaction record form and must be made at the time
of transaction by the secondhand dealer. No entry made in such record shall be erased,
obliterated, or defaced. Every secondhand dealer shall mail or have delivered to the
office of the chief of police or his designee a complete and accurate copy (or original)
of such record within forty-eight (48) hours of the date of acquisition of items covered
under this article.
