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g. Statement: A signed statement from the person from whom the item of rp operty is received that there are no liens on the item, that it is not stolen and that the person has the right to sell it. h. Photograph or Video Recording: The licensee must take a color photograph or color video recording of each customer involved in a billable transaction and every item pawned or sold that does not have a unique serial or identification number permanently engraved or affixed. (1) Photo Provisions: The photograph taken must be at least two inches (2") in length by two inches (2") in width and must be maintained in such a manner that the photograph can be readily matched and correlated with all other records of the transaction to which they relate. Such photographs must be available to the chief of police, or the chiefs designee, upon request. The maior portion of the photograph must include an identifiable front facial close up of the person who pawned or sold the item. Items photographed must be accurately depicted. The licensee must inform the person that he or she is being photographed by displaying a sign of sufficient size in a conspicuous place on the premises. (2) Video Provisions: If a video photograph is taken, the video camera must zoom in on the person pawnina or selling the item so as . to include an identifiable close up of that person's face. Items photographed by video must be accurately depicted. Video photographs must be electronically referenced by time and date so then can be readily matched and correlated with all other records of the transaction to which they relate. The licensee shall display a sign of sufficient size in a conspicuous place on the premises informing patrons that all transactions are video-recorded. The licensee must keep the exposed videotape for four (4) months, and furnish it to the police department upon request. (3) Digitized Photographs: Digital images shall be provided in a format specified by the issuing authority, electronically cross referenced to the reportable transaction with which they are associated. i. Renewals, Extensions And Redemptions: For renewals, extensions and redemptions, the licensee shall provide the original transaction identifier, the date of the current transaction, the type of transaction, interest charges accrued, and any amount paid for the transaction or the article. When an article of purchased or forfeited property is sold or disposed of by a licensee the records shall contain an account of such sale with the date, the amount for which the article was sold, and the full name, current address, and telephone number of the person to whom sold. Subd. 2. Inspection Of Records: The pawnbroker shall make available the information required in subdivision 1 of this section at all reasonable times for inspection by the police department or other representatives of the licensing authori