If the City Clerk finds the application in conformity with the requirements of this chapter, that all federal and state law requirements have been met, that the facts stated within the application are accurate, that the applicant has not committed a crime of violence, theft, fraud or dishonesty, other than simple misdemeanors, has committed no prior violations of this chapter and is not a person required to register as a sex offender, the City Clerk shall issue a license upon payment of the applicable fee. The Clerk may rely upon the results of any routine background check without responsibility for verifying the accuracy of any information contained therein. The Chief of Police or City Attorney may authorize exceptions to criminal histories based on circumstances such as the number of years since the charge. A State of Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation background check is valid for one year.
(Ord. 15041, passed 5-23-2022)