43-43-2. Maintenance of records required; contents; term.

Every scrap metal processor shall maintain records which shall contain in legible English the following information:#

1. (1)

   For all purchases of vehicles or scrap vehicles from licensed sellers:#

   1. (A)

      The date of purchase;#

   2. (B)

      The name of the seller;#

   3. (C)

      A general description of the purchase;#

   4. (D)

      The number of scrap vehicles purchased;#

   5. (E)

      The vehicle identification number of vehicles which are not scrap vehicles, if available; or, if not available, a notation of the make and year of such vehicles; and#

   6. (F)

      The amount paid for the purchase; and#

2. (2)

   For all purchases of vehicles or scrap vehicles from nonresident sellers or sellers who are not licensed:#

   1. (A)

      The date of purchase;#

   2. (B)

      The name and address of the seller;#

   3. (C)

      The name and motor vehicle operator’s license number of the driver delivering the material;#

   4. (D)

      A general description of the purchase;#

   5. (E)

      The number of scrap vehicles purchased;#

   6. (F)

      The vehicle identification number, if available, of vehicles purchased which are not scrap vehicles; or, if not available, a notation of the make and year of such vehicles; and#

   7. (G)

      The amount paid for the purchase.#

The records required by this Code section shall be maintained for a period of not less than two years.#

The records required by this Code section shall be open to the inspection of any duly authorized law enforcement officer during the ordinary hours of business.#