Section 44-12-132. Permanent records -- Required; content

   Every pawnbroker shall maintain a permanent record book in which shall be entered in legible English at the time of each loan, purchase, or sale:

   (1) The date of the transaction;

   (2) The name of the person conducting the transaction;

   (3) The name, age, and address of the customer; a description of the general appearance of the customer; and the distinctive number from the customer's driver's license or other similar identification card;

   (4) An identification and description of the pledged or purchased goods, including, if reasonably available, the serial, model, or other number, and all identifying marks inscribed thereon;

   (5) The number of the receipt or pawn ticket;

   (6) The price paid or the amount loaned;

   (7) If payment is made by check, the number of the check issued for the purchase price or loan;

   (8) The maturity date of the transaction; and

   (9) The signature of the customer.

Ga. L. 1977, p. 1194, § 2.