(A) Subsequent to the filing of an application for a massage technician permit, the City Recorder shall transmit the application to the Chief of Police for investigation and report pursuant to this chapter. Thereafter, the Chief of Police or his or her representative shall file with the City Recorder a report stating the extent of any investigation, particulars of objections and recommendations.
(B) In addition to grounds for refusal set forth in sections of this code, no permit shall be granted:
(1) In violation of any provision of this code or the applicable laws of the state; or
(2) If it is found that the applicant:
(a) Has knowingly made any false, misleading or fraudulent statement of facts in the permit application, or any other document required by the city in conjunction herewith;
(b) Is not 18 years of age or older;
(c) Has had a massage technician or other similar permit or license denied, revoked or suspended by the city or any other state or local agency within five years prior to the date of application; or
(d) Has been convicted of or has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or any crime of moral turpitude or any offense involving sexual misconduct including, but not limited to, any crime or offense specified in W. Va. Code Chapter 61, as amended from time to time, unless the Chief of Police finds that the offense is not reasonably related to the occupation being regulated.
(C) Within 30 days after the applicant passes the examination of qualifications specified herein, or after receipt of the report of the Chief of Police, whichever is last to occur, the Administering Officer shall in his or her discretion grant or refuse to grant the permit. The License Division shall issue the permit if granted. The permit shall be personal to the applicant and nontransferable and shall be limited to the uses requested in the application and subject to such other restrictions, terms and conditions as the City Recorder may prescribed. Permits may be granted conditionally in order to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 1123.10) (Ord. 84-7, passed 9-4-1984)