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purchase bearing the signature of the customer for a period of one year. (3) Reportina reauirements. (a) Within 12 hours of a purchase, a used merchandise dealer shall input and transmit the recorded information required under subsection (2) using the automated electronic reporting system approved by the city. (b) Only reports containing complete information shall be deemed to comply with this section. (c) In the event that the automated electronic reporting system becomes inoperable, a used merchandise dealerJ,s computer system becomes inoperable, or other event that makes reporting within the time allowed by subsection (a) of this subsection impossible, the used merchandise dealer shall immediately report the occurrence of such event to the chief of police. The chief of police may suspend the reporting requirements of subsection (a) of this subsection for a reasonable period until electronic reporting can resume. Once the chief of police determines that reporting can resume, used merchandise dealers must, within 12 hours, input and transmit the information required under subsection (2) for all purchases made during any period reporting was suspended by the chief of police using the approved automated electronic reporting system. (4) Reoortina fees. The city manager shall establish fees for the use of an automated electronic reporting system in accordance with the procedures of section 2.020 of this code. Such fees shall reflect the costs associated with providing electronic automated reporting system services to used merchandise dealers. Used merchandise dealers shall be charged the fees on an annual basis, and the fees shall become due 45 days after the date billed. (5) Limitations on the purchase of reaulated oroperty. (a) A used merchandise dealer shall not: 1 , Purchase regulated property with serial numbers, personalized inscriptions or initials, or other identifying marks, which are or have been altered, obliterated, removed, or otherwise rendered illegible; 2. Purchase regulated property from a person under the age of 18 years; 3. Purchase regulated property from a person who is obviously under the influence of drugs or intoxicating liquor; or 4. Knowingly purchase regulated property from a person who is not the owner of the regulated property or parent or guardian of the owner of the regulated property. (b) A used merchandise dealer shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. (6) Limitations on the sale of reaulated prooertv. Ordinance - 3