(a) An application for a license pursuant to this Article shall be made in conformity with the provisions of this Article and the general requirements of Chapter 4-4 relating to applications for licenses. No original or renewal license shall be issued to any applicant or licensee unless all persons required to be disclosed as applicants meet the eligibility requirements.
(b) The application shall be in writing, signed by the applicant if an individual. If the applicant is a partnership or corporation, the application shall be signed by an officer or partner. If the applicant is a limited liability company managed by members, the application shall be signed by a manager. If the applicant is a limited liability company managed by its members, the application shall be signed by a member. The application shall be verified by oath or affidavit, and shall include the following statements and information:
(1) in the case of an individual: the name, date of birth, residence address, current telephone number and social security number of the applicant; in the case of a partnership, limited partnership, corporation, limited liability company or other legal entity: the date and state of its organization or incorporation; the objects for which it was organized or incorporated; and the name, residence address, date of birth and social security numbers of any applicant;
(2) the location and description of the premises which is to be operated under such license;
(3) the name, address and phone number of the owner of the premises, including the name and address of the beneficiary if title to the premises is held by a person as trustee and if known to the applicant. If the premises is leased, a copy of the lease, which must include a statement of the building owner indicating that the owner agrees to the use of the building for the operation of a firearms dealer;
(4) the name, date of birth, residence address and current telephone number of every store manager at the licensed premises;
(5) a copy of the applicant's and manager's FOID cards; provided that if the applicant is not a natural person no FOID card shall be required for the applicant or controlling persons;
(6) a copy of the applicant's federal firearm license;
(7) the name, date of birth, residence address and current telephone number of all responsible persons;
(8) a statement that the applicant is qualified to receive a license because the applicant, responsible person, store manager and all authorized employees meet all the requirements of: (i) any applicable provision of this Article; (ii) another applicable provision of this code; or (iii) any other applicable local, state or federal law;
(9) a statement that the applicant, responsible person, store manager or any authorized employee has not been convicted, or found liable in an administrative adjudication, of a felony, a misdemeanor involving a firearm, or any other law concerning the manufacture, possession, use or sale of firearms;
(10) a statement as to whether any previous license which authorized the sale of firearms issued by any jurisdiction to the applicant, responsible person, store manager or any authorized employee was revoked, the date of the revocation and the reasons for the revocation; and
(11) any other information that the commissioner or the superintendent may require to implement this Article.
(c) The commissioner shall forward the application to the departments of fire and police. Before a license shall be issued, the departments of buildings, fire and police shall inspect the premises for which the license is sought to determine whether the proposed licensed premises is in compliance with the provisions of this code and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder relating to buildings, public safety and fire prevention.
(d) The applicant, store manager and all responsible persons shall submit to fingerprinting by the department.
(Added Coun. J. 6-25-14, p. 83727, § 4)