A. Scope: After receipt of the report and recommendation of the Sheriff, Tri-County Health Department, Fire Department or other official or body, the commission shall act upon the application as it shall deem just and proper in regard to granting or denying the same, or may order further information or investigations concerning the same. The County Commission will not issue a business license to any business that the commission is aware is in violation of any State or County ordinance or is delinquent in any taxes owed to the State or local government. The commission may require proof from the applicant of compliance before the license is issued.
B. Approval Of Application: In the event the commission shall approve any application for a license, such approval shall be endorsed on the application and signed by the Chairperson of the commission and forthwith issue a license certificate therefor.
C. Denial Of Application: In the event the commission shall deny any application for license, the reason therefor shall be endorsed on the application by the Chairperson of the commission and the County Clerk shall return the fee deposited with the application to the applicant forthwith, together with notice that the applicant may appear before the commission for the purpose of presenting reasons for setting aside such denial. If applicant makes such appearance and presents adequate justification, the commission may, in its discretion, set aside the denial and approve the application. (Ord. 95-2, 2-1-1995, eff. 2-15-1995)