It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of a pawnbroker unless a valid license therefor has been issued as provided for in this Chapter and which is in full force and effect.
A. An application for such license shall be made to the City Clerk in such form and manner as the City Clerk may prescribe.
B. Upon receipt of an application for a license, the City Clerk shall cause a criminal history investigation to be made of the applicant. Conviction of a felony, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude within the five (5) years prior to the application date shall be grounds for denial of a license. The City Clerk shall issue, subject to Council approval, and approval by the Chief of Police, a license which shall expire at the end of the calendar year, unless sooner revoked or surrendered. Licenses shall not be transferable either as to person or place.
C. The City Clerk shall collect, before the issuance of any license or renewal thereof, an annual license fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00).
D. No license shall be issued to any person who is not eighteen (18) years of age or older. (Ord. 440, 6-28-93)