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Montana Title 30. Trade and Commerce § 30-22-102. Recordkeeping

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(1) A salvage metal dealer shall:

(a) maintain a nonferrous metal acquisition record for nonferrous metal transactions that exceed $50;

(b) retain a nonferrous metal acquisition record for a period of not less than 2 years from the date of the transaction;  and

(c) make nonferrous metal acquisition records available to any peace officer on demand.

(2) The nonferrous metal acquisition record required under subsection (1) must contain:

(a) the time and date of the transaction and the name of the person conducting the transaction on behalf of the salvage metal dealer;

(b) a general description, using scrap specifications recognized by the institute of scrap recycling industries, inc., of the property acquired, including the type and amount and, if readily discernible, any identifiable marks on the property;

(c) the amount of consideration given for the nonferrous metal;

(d) a photocopy or scanned copy of a current, valid driver's license, passport, or state identification card of the seller, except that the identification copies required under this subsection (2)(d) do not apply if a check for payment is provided to a seller or transferor;

(e) a signature of the seller or transferor;  and

(f) a description of any motor vehicle and its license number used in the delivery of the nonferrous metal.

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