Conduct of business
I113Records: receipt of metal
1
This section applies if a scrap metal dealer receives any scrap metal in the course of the dealer's business.
2
The dealer must record the following information—
a
the description of the metal, including its type (or types if mixed), form, condition, weight and any marks identifying previous owners or other distinguishing features;
b
the date and time of its receipt;
c
if the metal is delivered in or on a vehicle, the registration mark (within the meaning of section 23 of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994) of the vehicle;
d
if the metal is received from a person, the full name and address of that person;
e
if the dealer pays for the metal, the full name of the person who makes the payment acting for the dealer.
3
If the dealer receives the metal from a person, the dealer must keep a copy of any document which the dealer uses to verify the name or address of that person.
4
If the dealer pays for the metal by cheque, the dealer must keep a copy of the cheque.
5
If the dealer pays for the metal by electronic transfer—
a
the dealer must keep the receipt identifying the transfer, or
b
if no receipt identifying the transfer was obtained, the dealer must record particulars identifying the transfer.