2006 Utah Code - 76-10-907 — Records of sales and purchases -- Identification required.

     76-10-907.   Records of sales and purchases -- Identification required.
     (1) Every junk dealer and scrap metal processor shall keep a receipt book in which shall be recorded for each purchase and sale, in ink in the English language:
     (a) a complete description of the property, including weight and metallic description if scrap metal;
     (b) the full name and residence of the person or persons selling the junk or scrap metal;
     (c) the vehicle type and license plate number, if applicable;
     (d) the price per pound and the amount paid for each type of metal or junk purchased;
     (e) the date and place of the purchase or sale; and
     (f) the type and number of identification provided in Subsection (2)(a).
     (2) In addition, the seller shall be required by the junk dealer or scrap metal processor to provide:
     (a) at least one form of picture identification to consummate the transaction; and
     (b) his signature on a certificate stating that he has the legal right to sell the scrap metal or junk.
     (3) No entry in the receipt book may be erased, mutilated, or changed.
     (4) The receipt book and entries shall at all times be open to inspection by the following officials in the area in which the junk dealer or scrap metal processor does business:
     (a) the sheriff of the county or any of his deputies;
     (b) any member of the police force in the city or town; and
     (c) any constable or other state, municipal, or county official in the county in which the junk dealer or scrap metal processor does business.
     (5) This section shall not apply to any sale or purchase if the value given is less than $20.

Amended by Chapter 102, 1993 General Session