(a) No pawnbroker, secondhand dealer or scrap metal processor subject to this chapter shall knowingly purchase or acquire any article, ware or merchandise:

(1) From any person or persons under the age of 18 unless that person or person is:

a. Recycling aluminum cans; or

b. Accompanied by a parent, grandparent or guardian;

(2) From any person under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or drug when such condition is visible or apparent; or

(3) Which has an altered, obliterated or otherwise tampered with serial number or identifying marking.

(b) No pawnbroker subject to this chapter shall take or receive as a pledge or pawn any artificial limb or wheelchair.

(c) A scrap metal processor may not purchase a catalytic converter from an individual unless the individual, at the time of purchase, provides identification as:

(1) A licensed automotive dismantler and recycler or scrap metal processor; or

(2) An agent or employee of a licensed commercial enterprise.

(d) A scrap metal processor may not purchase the following items from an individual unless the individual, at the time of purchase, provides appropriate authorization from a relevant business or unit of federal, state, or local government specifically authorizing the individual to conduct the transaction.

(1) Metal bleachers;

(2) Hard-drawn copper;

(3) Metal beer kegs;

(4) Cemetery urns;

(5) Grave markers;

(6) Materials related to railroad infrastructure; and

(7) Any other used articles owned by a public utility including:

a. Guardrails;

b. Manhole covers;

c. Metal light poles;

d. Tree grates;

e. Water meters; and

f. Street signs.

24 Del. Laws, c. 162, §§ 9, 10; 24 Del. Laws, c. 163, § 1; Code 1915, §§ 1204, 1205; Code 1935, §§ 1390, 1391; 47 Del. Laws, c. 169, § 1; 24 Del. C. 1953, §§ 2309, 2310, 2312; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 75 Del. Laws, c. 284, § 1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 156, § 4.