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J Chapter 316 , placing additional regulations on secondary metals recyclers . She explained that ' with regards to certain regulated metals (outlined in Subsection 2 of Section 316. 04 of the draft Ordinance on pages 146 & 147 of the Agenda Packet), secondary metals recyclers would be required to : ( 1 ) Request reasonable proof of ownership from the vendors of the metal/s ; (2) Discontinue cash transactions ; and (3 ) Notify the Sheriffs office within 24 hours of a purchase or attempted purchase transaction . She thereafter presented staff' s recommendation for the I Board to adopt the proposed Ordinance following the public hearing . 1 2i Commissioner O ' Bryan requested further clarification on the proposed Ordinance, Section 316 . 04 Proof of Ownership . i Attorney Polackwich responded that although the State Statute requires a statement from the vendor attesting his/her ownership of the metal , the Ordinance would place the additional requirement of providing reasonable proof of ownership , such as an additional explanation. 1 The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. ; Y Shannon Cook, 4600 45th Street, President, Indian River Scrap Metals , reported that when purchasing scrap metals , he fingerprints the vendor, videotapes the transaction, and secures various types of identification. He foresaw that the limitations on cash transactions would result in criminals traveling to other counties where they are able to receive cash for their items . He also disagreed with the requirement to obtain additional proof of ownership, because the vendor is already required to sign a statement (under penalty of perjury) , attesting to rightful ownership of the scrap . Vice Chairman Wheeler wondered what benefits would be derived bya in the vendors p Y g by check, and disallowing cash transactions . 141 PG 489 October 4 , 2011 16 {