§ 26-129. Records of purchases.

(a)

Upon the purchase of any crafted precious metals, the dealer shall record in a well-bound book kept exclusively for such purpose, in the English language, legibly written, the following information:

(1)

An accurate description of the crafted precious metal purchased by the dealer;

(2)

The amount of money paid for the crafted precious metal;

(3)

The date and time of purchase;

(4)

The name, age, sex, signature and address of the person selling such items;

(5)

The source and place from which the items came or were obtained by the seller; and

(6)

The name of the state issuing the license and the number of the license of the automobile in which such items were delivered to such dealer.

(b)

A dealer shall obtain from each seller of any such crafted precious metals the information required in this section and insert in the record book the number of the current driver's license of such person and the date it expires. If, for any reason, the seller does not possess a current driver's license, the DPS identification card number of the seller, or other identification may be presented and recorded by the dealer upon being physically presented the driver's license or DPS identification card by the seller or other identification. The reason for not possessing a driver's license shall be set forth in the record book together with the seller's thumbprint, plainly and clearly, in ink, opposite his name in the records of the permit holder.

(c)

The seller shall certify that all the information is true and complete.

(d)

On demand the dealer shall provide the record required by subsections (a) and (b) of this section to any peace officer and shall mail or deliver a complete copy of each record of crafted precious metals to the chief of police not later than 48 hours after it is prepared.

(Code 1968, § 23½-5(a))

State law reference

Similar provision, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 9009a, § 3(b).