Rules scrap metal dealers must follow

Every license shall be issued upon these express conditions which shall be set forth in the licenses:That the scrap metal dealer will keep a book in which shall be written the date, quantity, amount, an accurate description of the item or items of scrap and the name of the person from whom he or she purchased or received the scrap, together with a concise statement of where the seller obtained the scrap.That the scrap metal dealer will record all sales of scrap metal according to types and classes of metals.That the scrap metal dealer will not receive or purchase any scrap metal from any minor, unless the minor can verify the source from which he or she has obtained the scrap. The verification shall be a signed statement of an adult who gave, sold or otherwise conveyed the scrap to the minor.That the scrap metal dealer will forthwith notify the Chief of Police of any offer made by any person to sell, give or convey any item of scrap which the licensee has reasonable cause to suspect has been stolen.That the scrap metal dealer will notify the Chief of Police one (1) week in advance before he or she ships any scrap metal out of the island.