Upon the filing of a license application, the sealing of the weights and measures, if weights and measures are used, the filing of the bond and the payment of the appropriate fee, the following procedure shall be followed before such license shall be issued:
(a) The application shall be referred to the Chief of Police or his designee who shall cause such investigation of the applicant's criminal history and business history to be made as he or she deems necessary for the protection of the public welfare.
(b) The applicant shall have all motor vehicles used in the course of business inspected for safety and fitness by the Traffic Division of the Police Department. Said applicant shall present a current Michigan Department of State driver's license record with the application.
(c) If, as a result of the investigation, the applicant's criminal and business history is found to be unsatisfactory, the Chief of Police shall endorse on such application his or her disapproval and reasons for the same, and shall return the application to the City Clerk who shall notify the applicant that his or her application is disapproved and that no permit or license will be issued.
(d) If, as a result of such investigation, the criminal and business history of the applicant are found to be satisfactory, the Chief of Police shall endorse his or her approval on the application and shall return the application to the City Clerk who shall issue to the applicant the prescribed license.
(Res. 03-200A. Passed 5-5-03.)
(e) The City Clerk shall keep a permanent record of all licenses issued under this chapter.
(Ord. 87-178. Passed 3-30-87.)