Duty to report transactions.
Seattle Mun. Code § 6.288.080
in effect6.288.080 - Duty to report transactions.
A. Upon request, every used goods dealer shall furnish, to the Chief of Police, before noon of each day, and upon such forms as the Chief of Police may provide, a full, true and correct transcript of the record of all transactions made on the preceding day, kept pursuant to Section 6.288.070 of this chapter.
B. The Chief of Police may determine that records regarding purchases of used goods from licensees are necessary to determine the flow of stolen goods in some or all segments of the used goods industry. In such a case, a used goods dealer shall record, and upon request, shall furnish to the Chief of Police, before noon of each day, the following information regarding a transaction in which goods are sold by, or otherwise acquired from, the licensee:
1. The date of the transaction; and
2. The name of the person conducting the transaction on behalf of the licensee or the identification number of such person; and
3. A description of the property acquired from the licensee including brand name, serial and model numbers, pattern or type, engravings, size, color, markings, shape and any peculiarity likely to identify the property. In the case of firearms, the information shall include the caliber, barrel length, type of action, and whether it is a pistol, rifle, or shotgun. In the case of watches, the information shall include the name of the maker and the number of both the works and the case, if any. In the case of jewelry, the information shall include a description of all letters and marks inscribed thereon and the color of any stone. If the article bought or received is furniture, or the contents of any house or room actually inspected by the licensee on the premises of the seller, pawner, or cosignee, a general record of the transaction shall be sufficient; and
4. The price paid or the amount loaned; and
5. A sale, or other number identifying the transaction and the merchandise it involves; and
6. The identification number of the used goods dealer assigned by the Chief of Police; and
7. The name and address of the person acquiring property from the used goods dealer.
(Ord. 115843, § 6, 1991; Ord. 110082, § 4, 1981; Ord. 109818, § 1, 1981.)
Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT6BURE_SUBTITLE_IVNELICO_CH6.288USGODE_6.288.080DURETRFetched: 11/1/2026