(A) To be eligible for or to maintain a pawnbroker license, a person must operate lawfully and fairly within the purposes of this chapter and the applicable local ordinance and:
(1) May not be a minor at the time that the application for a pawnbroker's license is filed; and
(2) May not have been convicted of any crime directly related to the occupation licensed as prescribed by M.S. § 364.03, Subd. 2, unless the person has shown competent evidence of sufficient rehabilitation and present fitness to perform the duties of a licensee under this chapter as prescribed by M.S. § 364.03, Subd, 3; and
(3) Must be of good moral character or repute; and
(4) Must be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien; and
(5) No license shall be granted where, in the judgment of the city, the applicant is not the real party in interest or beneficial owner of the business operated or to be operated under the license.
(B) No license shall be granted or renewed for operation of any premises on which real estate taxes, assessments or other financial claims of the city or of the state are delinquent or unpaid.
(C) No license shall be granted for operation of any premises located in a residential district within the city.
(Ord. 427, passed 11-18-2014)