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17-23-203. Seller identification.
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17-23-203. Seller identification.
(a) A dealer required to register under this chapter shall require the following from each seller of precious metals or precious items:
(1) Proof of identification in the form of a valid driver's license, identification card, armed services identification card, or other valid photo identification;
(2) A signed statement stating that the seller is the legal owner of the property or is the agent of the owner authorized to sell the property, and when and where or in what manner the property was obtained; and
(3) A legible print of his or her right thumb as an identifying mark on the form.
(b)(1) A dealer shall not purchase precious metals or precious items from a person under eighteen (18) years of age unless the person is accompanied by a parent or guardian who provides identification that establishes that relationship.
(2) Both the person under eighteen (18) years of age and the parent or guardian shall submit the identification required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, and records of the identification of both shall be maintained as provided under § 17-23-206.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 17-23-203
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17-23-203. Seller identification.
(a) A dealer required to register under this chapter shall require the following from each seller of precious metals or precious items:
(1) Proof of identification in the form of a valid driver's license, identification card, armed services identification card, or other valid photo identification;
(2) A signed statement stating that the seller is the legal owner of the property or is the agent of the owner authorized to sell the property, and when and where or in what manner the property was obtained; and
(3) A legible print of his or her right thumb as an identifying mark on the form.
(b)(1) A dealer shall not purchase precious metals or precious items from a person under eighteen (18) years of age unless the person is accompanied by a parent or guardian who provides identification that establishes that relationship.
(2) Both the person under eighteen (18) years of age and the parent or guardian shall submit the identification required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, and records of the identification of both shall be maintained as provided under § 17-23-206.
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Arkansas Code — all titles (historical 2020) · legal_authorities
17-23-206. Records.
(a) Every person registered under this chapter shall keep a record book containing a comprehensive record of all transactions concerning precious metals or precious items.
(b) The record shall include:
(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the seller;
(2) The date of birth of the seller;
(3) The signature of the seller;
(4) A description of the seller, including height, weight, race, complexion, and hair color;
(5) The driver's license, identification card, or other photo identification number provided under § 17-23-203(a)(1) and the jurisdiction of issuance; and
(6) A complete and accurate description of the property purchased, including any serial numbers or other identifying marks or symbols and the date and hour of the transaction.
(c) All persons registered under this chapter shall at least weekly deliver or mail to the chief law enforcement officer of the city or town or the sheriff of the county in which the business is located a written or electronic copy of all entries in the record required to be kept by subsections (a) and (b) of this section during the preceding seven-day period.
(d) All records and reports received by the chief law enforcement officer of the city or town or sheriff of the county shall be available for inspection only by law enforcement officers for law enforcement purposes.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 17-23-206
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