The Chief of Police, upon receipt of an application for a horse-drawn vehicle business or driver's permit, shall make an investigation without unnecessary delay, hear the application, and grant such application unless he or she finds that the applicant:
(1) Has been convicted, or pled "no contest" or guilty, within the five-year period prior to the date of application, of any serious felony, crime of moral turpitude, or any crime related to animal cruelty or endangerment;
(2) Has falsified, caused to be falsified, or encouraged falsification of, any statement or document relevant to the permit application process;
(3) Has been found responsible for animal cruelty or endangerment in any criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding;
(4) Does not have the necessary qualifications or does not meet the requirements to operate a horse-drawn vehicle business or drive a horse-drawn vehicle, as applicable;
(5) Has previously violated the Rules of Operation for the operation of a horse-drawn vehicle business.
(Added by Ord. 238-98, App. 7/17/98)