A. A liquor license or finding of suitability is a privilege and shall not be issued unless the applicant proves his suitability to receive such license. The following persons may be found unsuitable to hold a license under the provisions of this chapter:
1. A person who does not possess, or who does not have a reputation for possessing a good moral character;
2. A person who is under the age of twenty one (21) years. A person under the age of twenty one (21) may hold an ownership interest in a licensee if the interest is placed in a trust with the minor named as a beneficiary and if the trustee is found suitable;
3. A person who has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, unless the board finds that upon examination of the circumstances of the crime, the applicant's criminal history, and the written recommendations of three (3) or more residents of the State with reputations of integrity and one of whom is a current qualified elector of the County, that the applicant does not present, and is not likely to present in the future, a threat to county safety, morals, and welfare, and will likely operate a liquor establishment in compliance with all laws;
4. A person who the board determines is not a suitable person to receive or hold a license, after due consideration for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, good order, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the County;
5. A person whose license issued under this chapter has been revoked for cause within the past five (5) years;
6. A person who, at the time of application for renewal of any license issued under this chapter would not be eligible for such license upon first application;
7. A partnership, if any of the partners required, under this chapter, to file an application are not qualified to obtain a license or are determined by the board to be unsuitable to hold a license;
8. A corporation, if any officers, directors, or shareholders required, under this chapter, to file an application are not qualified to obtain a license or are determined by the board to be unsuitable to hold a license;
9. A limited liability company, if any members or managers required, under this chapter, to file an application are not qualified to obtain a license or are determined by the board to be unsuitable to hold a license;
10. A trust, if any trust, or trustees, or beneficiaries required, under this chapter, to file an application are not qualified to obtain a license or are determined by the board to be unsuitable to hold a license;
11. A corporation, partnership, or limited liability company, unless it is formed under the laws of Nevada or unless it is a foreign business entity which is qualified under the laws of Nevada to transact business in Nevada;
12. A person who does not beneficially own the premises for which a license is sought or does not have a lease or other evidence of property rights for the premises for which the license is sought;
13. A person whose funds or source of funds invested in the business are not from a suitable source.
B. Without limiting the foregoing, the board may also deny a license upon its discretion if it determines:
1. In its judgment, that the granting of such license may tend to create or constitute a public nuisance;
2. By the granting of such license, a disorderly house or place may be maintained;
3. The granting of such license may seriously and adversely affect the valuation of adjoining and contiguous property;
4. For any other and sufficient reason. (Ord. 2008-04, 12-15-2008, eff. 7-1-2009)