Sec. 1805.052. FORM OF REPORT; FILING. (a) A report required by this chapter must comply with this section unless a similar report is required by another state law or a municipal ordinance, in which event the required report must comply with the applicable law or ordinance.

(b) Except as provided by Section 1805.053, a report required by this chapter must contain:

(1) the name and address of the seller of the business machine;

(2) a complete and accurate description of the business machine for which the report is made, including the serial number or other identifying marks or symbols;

(3) the seller's certification that the information is true and complete; and

(4) the seller's driver's license number or Department of Public Safety identification card number, as recorded by the dealer on physical presentation of the license or identification card by the seller.

(c) If a transaction regulated by this chapter occurs in a municipality, the original report required by this chapter and a copy must be submitted to the municipality's chief of police. If the transaction does not occur in a municipality or occurs in a municipality that does not maintain a police department, the original report and a copy must be submitted to the sheriff of the county in which the transaction occurred.

(d) The person submitting the report shall:

(1) submit the report on a form prescribed by the district attorney or person performing the duties of district attorney of the county in which the transaction occurs if no other state law or municipal ordinance requires a report of property acquired by a secondhand dealer as provided by Section 1805.051(a);

(2) retain a copy of the report in the person's place of business for three years from the date the report is filed; and

(3) make the report available for inspection by any peace officer.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.