(A) In addition to any other occupational license required by the city, each precious metals dealer must obtain a permit from the city for the privilege of conducting the business of second-hand transactions in items containing precious metals.
(B) A precious metals dealer permit shall be applied for at the Police Department after the prospective permittee has complied with requirements of this chapter.
(C) The application shall be on a standard form furnished by the Police Department, and shall contain all information determined by that Department to be necessary for an evaluation of the applicant’s eligibility for issuance of a permit.
(D) The Police Department shall, within ten working days of receipt of a completed application form, make a complete review of the accuracy of the information contained therein, including a criminal records check on any individual named therein. If the Police Chief, or his or her designee approves a permit, a copy of the approved permit shall be provided to the applicant and the Chief Financial Officer, or his or her designee. The following standards shall apply concerning issuance.
(1) No dealer shall have been convicted of a felony.
(2) No dealer shall have been convicted of a criminal misdemeanor within the past two years.
(E) If the application is denied, the Police Department shall provide the applicant with written notification, including a statement of the reasons of denial. Any aggrieved applicant shall, within 30 days of the action, have a right to appeal the decision to the City Administrative Officer.
(Ord. 6-81, passed 4-21-1981; Ord. 18-2009, passed 9-15-2009) Penalty, see § 115.99