§ 3002. Required records—Examination and inspection.

A.

Every Secondhand Dealer shall keep a permanent record, created at the time of any purchase of any used item or merchandise, and containing the following information:

1.

An account and description of the used item or merchandise purchased, including if applicable, the manufacturer's name, the model, the model number, the serial number and any engraved marking;

2.

The amount of money involved in the transaction;

3.

The date;

4.

The name, address and identification number of the seller, as verified by either a state or federal identification card or driver's license provided that all such forms of identification shall include the photo of the person so identified; and

5.

A declaration, in a form approved by the Tulsa Police Department, that the seller is the bona fide owner of the used item or merchandise, how long he/she has owned the used item or merchandise, and that he/she is fully authorized to sell it, and containing a space for the seller's thumb-print, and the seller shall impress his inked thumb-print on said declaration;

6.

The signature of the seller;

B.

The permanent record required by this section shall be kept available for inspection at all times on the premises of the business of the Secondhand Dealer, and shall be made available during regular business hours for inspection by any Tulsa Police Department Officer. The permanent record shall not in any manner be obliterated or erased.

C.

No Secondhand Dealer shall be required 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 of sale shall also be available for inspection during regular business hours.

(Ord. 23153, § 1, 8-7-2014)