A. Action By Commissioners: After the receipt of the application is signed by the appropriate officers or departments, and the report provided for in subsection 4-1-8B of this chapter, the commissioners shall act upon said application as it deems just and proper in approving or denying same. The commissioners may request or order additional information or investigation if such is required in the opinion of the commissioners. (1988 Code § 4.08.060)
B. Issuance Of License: In the event the commissioners shall approve any application for a license, such approval shall be endorsed on the application and signed by the chairman of the commissioners and forwarded to the county clerk, who shall forthwith issue a license certificate. (1988 Code § 4.08.070)
C. Denial Of License:
1. The commissioners may deny a license or a license renewal if the applicant:
a. Has been convicted of a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude;
b. Has obtained a license by fraud or deceit;
c. Has failed to pay personal property taxes or other required taxes or fees; or
d. Has violated the laws of the state, the United States government, the ordinances of the county, or the rules and regulations of any the county or state agency governing the operation of the business holding the license or permit.
2. In the event the county commissioners shall deny any application for a license, the reason therefor shall be endorsed on the application by the clerk of the county commissioners, and the county clerk shall return the application to the applicant forthwith, together with notice that said applicant may appear before the county commissioners for the purpose of presenting reasons for setting aside such denial. If the applicant makes such appearance and presents adequate justification, the commissioners may, in their discretion, set aside the denial and approve the application. (1988 Code § 4.08.080)