No license shall be issued hereunder until the applicant shall have been investigated by the liquor commission and a report filed in the records of said commission approving the issuance of such license. As a part of this investigation, the liquor commission shall have the right to require fingerprints of all new and renewal applicants. For purposes of obtaining fingerprints under this section, the liquor commission shall collect a fee in the amount specified on the application and forward the fee to the police department. A copy of fingerprints shall be held on record by the chief of police or his or her designee. In addition, the applicant shall sign a release authorizing the police department to conduct a criminal background check. (Ord. 2009-34, 10-5-2009)