(1) No scrap metal recycler shall purchase or otherwise receive in the course of business scrap metal that is claimed by any minor or that may be in the possession of or under control of a minor, unless the minor is accompanied by his or her parent or guardian.
(2) The parent or guardian shall state in writing that the transaction is taking place with the parent's or guardian's full knowledge and consent.
(3) A scrap metal recycler shall preserve and keep on file and make available for inspection the written statement required by subsection (a) of this section for not less than three (3) years.