§ 26-289. Certain acts and practices prohibited.

It is unlawful for a secondary metals recycler to do or allow any of the following:

(1)

Purchase restricted regulated metals property or ferrous metals between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.

(2)

Purchase restricted regulated metals property from 6:00 p.m. on Friday to 7:00 a.m. on Saturday and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday till 7:00 a.m. on Monday.

(3)

Purchase restricted regulated metals property on Sunday.

(4)

Purchase restricted regulated metals property and ferrous metals from a non-fixed location.

(5)

Purchase any restricted regulated metals property unless the secondary metals recycler obtains reasonable proof that the seller:

a.

Owns such property. Reasonable proof of ownership may include, but is not limited to, a receipt or bill of sale; or

b.

Is an employee, agent, or contractor of the property's owner who is authorized to sell the property on behalf of the owner. Reasonable proof of authorization to sell the property includes, but is not limited to, a signed letter on the owner's letterhead, dated no later than 90 days before the sale, authorizing the seller to sell the property.

(Ord. No. 2012-07, § 9)