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(A) All original applications for licenses, unless otherwise specifically provided, shall be made to the City of Hurstbourne in writing upon forms to be furnished by the city and shall contain:
(1) Name of applicant and of each officer, partner, or business associate;
(2) Parent company, corporation name (if different than applicant name);
(3) Present occupation and local site address of business;
(4) Primary corporate/business address;
(5) Nature or type of intended business or enterprise;
(6) Period of time for which license is desired;
(7) Description of the merchandise to be sold, if for a vendor;
(8) Such other information concerning applicant and business as may be reasonable and proper, having regard to the nature of the license desired.
(B) Renewal of an annual license may be granted to a licensee in good standing upon the original application, unless otherwise provided.
(C) It shall be unlawful knowingly to make any false statement or representation in the license application.
(Ord. 11-07, passed 6-14-11; Am. Ord. 13-01, passed 2-26-13; Am. Ord. 17-5, passed 10-10-17)
(A) Upon receipt of an application, an investigation of the applicant’s business reputation and moral character shall be made.
(B) The application shall be approved unless such investigation discloses tangible evidence that the conduct of the applicant’s business would pose a substantial threat to the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare. In particular, tangible evidence that the applicant has done or possesses any of the following will constitute valid reasons for disapproval of an application:
(1) Has been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude; or
(2) Has made willful misstatements in the application; or
(3) Has committed prior violations of ordinances pertaining to itinerant merchants, peddlers, solicitors, and the like; or
(4) Has been found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have committed prior fraudulent acts; or
(5) Has a record of continual breaches of solicited contracts.
(Ord. 11-07, passed 6-14-11; Am. Ord. 13-01, passed 2-26-13; Am. Ord. 17-5, passed 10-10-17)
(A) A license shall not be valid beyond the expiration date therein specified.
(B) In no event shall a license be granted to any business or any person for a longer time than one year. (KRS 92.310)
(Ord. 11-07, passed 6-14-11; Am. Ord. 13-01, passed 2-26-13; Am. Ord. 17-5, passed 10-10-17)
Every licensee carrying on business at a fixed location shall keep posted in a prominent place upon the licensed premises, the license certificate. Other licensees shall carry their license certificates at all times and whenever requested by any officer or citizen, shall exhibit the license.
(Ord. 11-07, passed 6-14-11; Am. Ord. 13-01, passed 2-26-13; Am. Ord. 17-5, passed 10-10-17)
(A) Any license may be revoked by the legislative body at any time for conditions or considerations which, had they existed at the time of issuance, would have been valid grounds for its denial; for any misrepresentation of a material fact in the application discovered after issuance of the license; for violation of any provision of this chapter or other law or ordinance relating to the operation of the business or enterprise for which the license has been issued; or upon conviction of a licensee for any federal, state, or municipal law or ordinance involving moral turpitude.
(B) The revocation shall become effective upon notice served upon the licensee or posted upon the premises affected.
(C) As a preliminary to revocation, the legislative body may issue an order suspending the license, which shall become effective immediately upon service of written notice to the licensee. This notice shall specify the reason for suspension, and may provide conditions under which reinstatement of the license may be obtained. Upon compliance with these conditions within the time specified, the license may be restored.
(Ord. 11-07, passed 6-14-11; Am. Ord. 13-01, passed 2-26-13; Am. Ord. 17-5, passed 10-10-17)
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