1.  Every junk dealer shall keep a book in which must be written in ink at the time of purchase a full and accurate description of each article purchased, together with the full name, residence, driver’s license number, vehicle license number and general description of the person selling the article.

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 647.030

  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039

2.  In addition to the information required to be included in the book pursuant to subsection 1, a junk dealer must include in writing in ink in the book each time he or she purchases or otherwise receives metallic wire that has been burned in whole or in part to remove insulation:

(a) The name of the person who delivered the metallic wire; and

(b) A description of the written evidence obtained by the junk dealer pursuant to NRS 647.035 identifying the person who delivered the metallic wire.

3.  No entry in the book may be erased, mutilated or changed.

4.  The book must be open at all times to inspection by the sheriff of the county or any of his or her deputies, any member of the police department in the city or town, and any constable or other county or municipal officer in the county in which the junk dealer does business.