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Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-43-2

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Every scrap metal processor shall maintain records which shall contain in legible English the following information:

(1) For all purchases of vehicles or scrap vehicles from licensed sellers:

(A) The date of purchase;

(B) The name of the seller;

(C) A general description of the purchase;

(D) The number of scrap vehicles purchased;

(E) The vehicle identification number of vehicles which are not scrap vehicles, if available; or, if not available, a notation of the make and year of such vehicles; and

(F) The amount paid for the purchase; and

(2) For all purchases of vehicles or scrap vehicles from nonresident sellers or sellers who are not licensed:

(A) The date of purchase;

(B) The name and address of the seller;

(C) The name and motor vehicle operator's license number of the driver delivering the material;

(D) A general description of the purchase;

(E) The number of scrap vehicles purchased;

(F) The vehicle identification number, if available, of vehicles purchased which are not scrap vehicles; or, if not available, a notation of the make and year of such vehicles; and

(G) The amount paid for the purchase.

(b) The records required by this Code section shall be maintained for a period of not less than two years.

(c) The records required by this Code section shall be open to the inspection of any duly authorized law enforcement officer during the ordinary hours of business.

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