(A) Upon receipt of an application, the Police Department shall examine the application and make appropriate investigation. If the Police Department determines that issuance of a license is not detrimental to the proper protection of the city, a license shall be issued for a period not exceeding two years. The license shall contain:
(1) Name of applicant;
(2) Picture of applicant;
(3) Nature of business and goods to be sold; and
(4) Date of issuance of license.
(B) In the event a license is refused, the applicant may petition the Council for a hearing regarding the action taken by the Police Department. At the hearing, the applicant shall be advised of the basis of the determination not to issue a license and may present testimony controverting the action. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Council, by a majority vote, shall determine whether or not a license shall be issued for a period not to exceed two years.
(Prior Code, § 8-1-3)