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§ 15-17 MARTINS~VILLE CODE reopenings of such business. The business of a dealer shall be conducted only from the fixed and permanent location specified in his application for a permit under division 2 of. this article. (Ord. of 6-23-81, § 11-55E) State law reference--Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 54-859.23E. Sec. 15-18, Identification of persons from whom purchases made, No dealer shall purchase precious metals or gems without first ascertaining the identity of the seller by requiring an identification issued by a governmental agency, with a photo- graph of the seller thereon, and at least one other corroborating means of identification.. (Ord. of 6-23-81, § 11-49) State law reference--Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 54-859.17. Sec, 15-19, Record of purchases, (a) Every dealer shall keep at his place of business an accurate and 'legible record of each purchase of precious metals or gems. The record of each such purchase shall be retained for not less than twenty-four (24) months. These records shall set forth the following: (1) A complete description of all precious metals or gems purchased from each seller. The description shall include all names, initials, serial numbers or other identifying marks or monograms on each item purchased, the true weight or carat of any gem and the price paid for each item. (2) The date and time of receiving the items purchased. (3) The name, address, age, sex, race, driver's license number or social security number and signature of the seller. (b) The information required by subsection (a) of this section shall appear on each bill of sale for all precious metals and gems purchased by a dealer, and a copy shall be mailed or delivered within twenty-four (24) hours of the time of purchase to the chief of police. (Ord. of 6-23-81, § 11-48) ' State law reference--Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 54-859.16. Sec, 15-20, Prohibited purchases, (a) No dealer shall purchase precious metals or gems from any seller who is under the age of eighteen (18) years. (b) No dealer shall purchase precious metals or gems from any seller who the dealer believes or has reason to believe is not the owner of such items, unless the seller has written and duly-authenticated authorization from the owner permitting and directing such sale. (Ord. of 6-23-81, § 11-50) .State law reference--Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 54-859~18. Sec, 15-21, Retention of purchases, (a) A dealer shall retain all precious metals or gems purchased for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days from the date on which a copy of the bill of sale is received by the chief of police 908