(A) Upon the receipt of an application under this chapter, accompanied by the necessary license fee, the Town Council shall, within 30 days thereafter, cause to be made a thorough investigation of all matters pertaining thereto, and shall determine whether such applicant is qualified for a license, and the premises are suitable for the business.
(B) No license shall be issued by the Town Council to:
(1) A person who has been convicted of being, or is the keeper of, a house of prostitution;
(2) A person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor opposed to decency and morality, or federal and state laws;
(3) A person whose license issued under the laws of the state has been revoked for cause;
(4) A person who makes an application for renewal of a license would not be eligible for such license upon a first application; and
(5) A person who is not qualified or whose premises do not conform to the provisions of the state, or with the rules and regulations promulgated by the State Department of Revenue.
(Prior Code, § 5-1-6)