(1) Scrap metal dealer licenses.
(a) Any "scrap metal dealer" located inside of Fayette County shall be required to obtain the license established in section 13-13 by making application for the same to the division of police in order to conduct business as described under the definition of a scrap metal dealer.
(b) The license or copy shall be displayed at the final point of sale of the location notated on the permit so as to be clearly visible.
(2) Application and review process.
(a) The applicant for a license to engage in the business of scrap metal dealer shall file an application with the Lexington Division of Police on a form provided by that division.
(b) The following information shall be provided in or with the application:
(1) Business name in which license is sought;
(2) Business address, including street address, and zip code;
(3) Telephone number;
(4) The location(s) of the facility sought to be licensed;
(5) Name and address of person responsible for management of the operation of the business, and shall include such other information as the division of police deems necessary to investigate the applicant and the applicant's proposed place of business. The division of police shall, within thirty (30) 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 individuals named therein. If the application is to be approved, the division of police shall provide the applicant with such written notification, for presentation to the division of revenue. The division of revenue shall issue the license if the application is approved. If the application is to be denied, the division of police shall provide the applicant with such written notification, including a statement of the reasons for denial. An aggrieved applicant shall, within ten (10) days of receipt of such notice, have a right to request, in writing, a hearing before the commissioner of public safety, as authorized by section 13-54.6.
(3) The cost of each license is five hundred dollars ($500.00) per year. The license shall expire on December 31 of each year, unless suspended or revoked. Application for the next year's license should be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date.
(Ord. No. 58-2012, § 3, 5-17-12)