(A) The City Police Department may refuse to issue a license hereunder only if it finds that:
(1) The applicant has violated this chapter within two years prior to the application;
(2) The applicant falsifies any information on the application; or
(3) The applicant is found to have been convicted of a felony or any action constituting an offense against the person under I.C. 35-42, an offense against property under I.C. 35-43 or an offense against public health, order and decency under I.C. 35-45.
(B) Before issuing any license pursuant to this chapter, an agent appointed by the City Police Chief shall make an investigation as deemed appropriate to determine whether the license shall be issued.
(C) The City Police Chief shall make a determination within seven days of the date of application. No license shall be issued prior to the close of the seventh day following receipt of the application.
(D) An applicant denied a license hereunder by the City Police Chief may obtain, by appeal of a denial, a hearing before the City Council.
(Ord. 2011-24, passed 11-16-2011)