Every second-hand dealer shall keep a book, in which shall be legibly written, in the English language, at the time of purchasing or acquiring any second-hand article or goods, a full and accurate description of the article purchased, and the name and a full and accurate description of the person selling the same, together with the address, giving street or rural delivery number, and shall, before twelve o'clock noon of every business day, report to the superintendent of police, upon blanks furnished by him, an accurate description of the article purchased together with the name, address and description of the persons selling same.

Every second-hand dealer shall also keep a full and accurate record, in the English language, of all articles and goods purchased from a regularly established wholesale dealer, showing complete invoices of such articles and goods, prepared by such wholesale dealer. Such books and records, as well as all articles or things purchased or acquired, shall be open at all times to the inspection of the officer assigned by the director of public safety or the superintendent of police.