§ 18-162. Proof of ownership of restricted regulated metals.

A secondary metals recycler shall not purchase restricted regulated metals without obtaining reasonable written proof that the seller owns the property such as a receipt or bill of sale or reasonable proof that the seller is an employee, agent, or contractor of a governmental entity, utility company, cemetery, railroad, manufacturer, business, or entity owning the property and that the seller is authorized to sell the restricted regulated metals on behalf of that, business, or other entity owning the property.

Reasonable proof of ownership shall include an official document on the letterhead of the entity, indicating that the seller is authorized to sell the restricted regulated metals. However, such a letter must be dated within ninety (90) days of the transaction. A secondary metals recycler must maintain any such record for a minimum of five (5) years unless otherwise indicated.

If at any time a secondary metals recycler or any employee thereof has reason to believe that a seller is no longer authorized to sell restricted regulated metals, that employee shall make a reasonable inquiry into such authorization and receive confirmation that the seller is authorized, prior to completing the transaction.

(Ord. No. 2012-2, § 13, 2-14-12)