(A) If as a result of the investigation of the individual's application, the applicant's character and business responsibility are found to be unsatisfactory by the Chief of Police or his designee, the application shall be denied and a license shall not be issued. If as a result of the investigation, the applicant's character and business reputation appear to be satisfactory, the Chief of Police shall allow the town Clerk-Treasurer to issue the requested permit.
(B) A license shall not be issued to any applicant where any of the following has been determined during the initial investigation and review of the application:
(1) The applicant has been convicted of a crime.
(2) The applicant has any previous history relating to the manner in which the applicant made door-to-door sales which resulted in a violation of law.
(3) The applicant has provided false information on the application form.
(4) The applicant has failed to comply with any condition, standard or requirement of this chapter or any town, county or state regulation.
(C) If an applicant is denied a permit, written notice of denial and the reasons therefore upon request shall be given to the applicant when such individual returns to the town Clerk-Treasurer's office seeking the decision regarding the application.
(D) The Chief of Police shall have the authority to approve or deny any application for a license to be issued under this chapter. Any application which is denied by the Chief of Police may be appealed to the Town Council. The Council may accept or reject the decision of the Police Department. All appeals must be made by submitting a formal request of an appeal to the town Clerk-Treasurer, together with a nonrefundable processing fee. The nonrefundable processing fee is $50.
Cross-reference:
Fee schedule, see § 11.102