This bill establishes specific requirements for secondhand dealers who engage in the buying and selling of cellular telephones and wireless communication devices. It mandates that dealers document detailed information about each transaction, including the device's Mobile Equipment Identifier, International Mobile Station Equipment Identity, or Electronic Serial Number. Additionally, the bill requires that records include a receipt with the purchase amount and a declaration from the seller affirming their lawful ownership and age, along with accurate identification details. It is illegal for sellers to provide false information, and dealers are prohibited from selling devices acquired through fraudulent means.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that secondhand dealers must request two forms of identification from sellers, one of which must be a government-issued photo ID. If a seller lacks such identification, the dealer is required to take a color photograph of the seller and document their personal details on the back. The bill also prohibits dealers from altering or removing any identifying marks on devices and establishes civil penalties for violations, ranging from $250 for a first offense to $1,000 for subsequent offenses. Each transaction that violates the bill's provisions is treated as a separate offense, and violations are not classified as unlawful practices under existing law.