(a) The application shall be in a form prescribed by the responsible department and shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable license fee in an amount set forth in County Code § 16.0215C.
(b) The following documentation shall be attached to the application, as applicable:
(1) A certificate issued by the Franchise Tax Board certifying that the applicant is exempt from the payment of the taxes imposed under the Corporation Tax Law pursuant to §§ 23701a, 23701b, 23701d, 23701e, 23701f, 23701g, 23701k, 23701l, or 23701w of the Revenue and Taxation Code. In lieu of a certificate issued by the Franchise Tax Board, the responsible department may refer to the Franchise Tax Board’s Internet Web site to verify that the applicant is exempt from the payment of the taxes imposed under the Corporation Tax Law;
(2) Other evidence as the responsible department determines is necessary to verify that the applicant is a duly organized mobilehome park association of a mobilehome park situated in the County, or a senior citizens organization, or a charitable organization affiliated with a school district.
(c) No person may use a fictitious name or fictitious address in connection with the application.
(d) The Sheriff shall investigate the application. The Sheriff shall determine if the granting of a license would be inimical to public health, safety, and welfare, or would undermine the public trust that gambling operations are free from criminal or dishonest elements. The Sheriff shall report to the Clerk of the Board the findings of the investigation and a recommendation as to whether the applicant should be issued a license.
(Ord. 2110, passed - -1976; Am. Ord. 2193, passed - -1977; Am. Ord. 4240, passed - -2014; Am. Ord. 4380, passed - -2020)