Section 43-43-5. Penalties

   Any scrap metal processor or his agent who:

   (1) Fails to make an entry of any material matter in his records;

   (2) Makes any false entry therein;

   (3) Falsifies, obliterates, destroys, or removes from his place of business such records;

   (4) Refuses to allow any duly authorized law enforcement officer to inspect such records or any vehicles or scrap vehicles in his possession during the ordinary hours of business; or

   (5) Fails to maintain the records required by Code Section 43-43-2 for at least two years

shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00.

Ga. L. 1981, p. 973, § 5.