Great Barrington |
Code of Ordinances |
Part II. General Legislation |
Chapter 120. Pawnbrokers and Dealers in Secondhand Goods, Precious Metals or Gems, and Secondhand Electronic Products |
§ 120-10. Report to police.
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A.It shall be the duty of every licensed business under this chapter to make or cause to be made to the Chief of Police or his representative every day, except Sunday, before the hour of 5:00 p.m., a copy of the records required to be kept in the preceding section, of all goods, articles or things or any part thereof, purchased, received or sold in the course of the business of the dealer on the preceding day, or, if that day be Sunday, on the two next preceding days. All reports required in this section shall be made on a blank form prepared and furnished by the Chief of Police and shall contain such information as the Chief of Police may require.B.Each report shall be signed by the licensee or his representative and by the person from whom the purchase was made. The Chief of Police shall cause a record to be kept of all such reports, showing the date and time of receipt of each report, the name of the licensee making the report and his address. The contents of such report shall not be communicated to any person for the purpose of publication but shall be used by the Chief of Police and the licensing authority to protect the public interest and detect crimes.