(A) All applications for a license of any type, or a renewal, shall be made to the Sheriff of the county. The Sheriff shall make the necessary investigation to ensure that the applicant is eligible for the requested license, and is authorized to request assistance from other public officials or agencies in making a decision. With respect to application for a first general license, the Sheriff shall, within 45 days after reviewing the application, notify the applicant of the decision to grant or deny the application. If the application is denied, the Sheriff shall state the reason for such denial.
(B) With respect to renewals, the Sheriff must notify the applicant of his or her decision to grant or deny the application at least 72 hours before the expiration of a license, setting forth the reason for refusing to renew, if that decision was made.
(C) When an application has been denied, the Sheriff shall refund the fee paid. If an applicant can correct the deficiencies which caused the denial of the application, the application may be re-submitted to the Sheriff, along with the appropriate fee.
(D) The Sheriff must notify the applicant for an outdoor location license of the decision to grant or deny the application at least 48 hours before the date the license was to become effective. If the application is denied, the fee shall be refunded.
(E) The pendency of an application for a license of any type, or renewal of a license, does not permit the activity regulated by this chapter to occur unless authorized by a license issued pursuant to the provisions of the chapter.
(Prior Code, § 2-3-4) (Res. passed 3-16-1993)