1. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, every scrap metal processor shall maintain in his or her place of business a book or other permanent record in which must be made, at the time of each purchase of used utility wire, a record of the purchase that contains:

   1. (a) The place and date of the purchase.
   2. (b) The name of the seller and the seller’s valid driver’s license number or valid identification card number and the state of issue.
   3. (c) A general description of the vehicle delivering the used utility wire, including, without limitation, the state of the registration of the vehicle.
   4. (d) A description of the used utility wire purchased, including, without limitation, the item type and quantity.

   5. (e) A statement written by the seller indicating:

      1. (1) That the seller is the lawful owner or possessor of the used utility wire; or
      2. (2) The name of the person from which the seller obtained the used utility wire, including, if applicable, the name of the business as shown on a signed transfer document.
   6. (f) The price paid by the scrap metal processor for the used utility wire.

   7. (g) If the seller is a business entity other than a scrap metal processor, the seller’s:

      1. (1) Physical business address;
      2. (2) Business telephone number; and
      3. (3) Business license number or tax identification number.

2. 2. A scrap metal processor who purchases used utility wire from a business entity that holds a written agreement with another business that sells used utility wire for recycling purposes is required to maintain in his or her place of business a book or other permanent record in which must be made, at the time of each purchase, a record of the purchase that contains:

   1. (a) The name of the seller or agent acting on behalf of the seller.
   2. (b) The seller’s physical business address and business telephone number.
   3. (c) The seller’s business license number or tax identification number.
   4. (d) The date and place of the transaction.
   5. (e) The number of units of used utility wire received in the course of the transaction.
   6. (f) The amount of money that was paid for each unit of used utility wire in the course of the transaction.
   7. (g) A copy of the written agreement.

3. 3. A scrap metal processor who sells used utility wire to another scrap metal processor shall maintain in his or her place of business a book or other permanent record in which must be made, at the time of each sale, a record of the sale that contains:

   1. (a) The name and address of each person to whom each unit of used utility wire is sold.
   2. (b) The number of units of used utility wire being sold.
   3. (c) The amount of money that was received for each unit of used utility wire sold in the transaction.
   4. (d) The date and place of the transaction.
4. 4. All records kept pursuant to subsections 1, 2 and 3 must be kept and maintained for not less than 3 years.
5. 5. All used utility wire purchased by a scrap metal processor and the records made and maintained in accordance with subsections 1 to 4, inclusive, must be made available at all times to a local law enforcement agency upon demand.

(Added to NRS by 2025, 2243)