(A) Preliminary background and financial investigation. A new or renewal application for a license will be referred to the City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer to conduct a preliminary background and financial investigation of the applicant or the city may contract with the Commissioner of Public Safety for the investigation. Every individual or person having any beneficial interest in the license must be so investigated. The results of the preliminary investigation must be sent to the Commissioner of Public Safety if the application is for an on-sale intoxicating liquor license or an on-sale wine license.
(B) Comprehensive background and financial investigation. If the results of the preliminary investigation warrant, in the sound discretion of the City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer, a comprehensive background and financial investigation, the city may conduct the investigation itself or contract with the Commissioner of Public Safety for the investigation. The results of the comprehensive investigation shall be sent to the Commissioner of Public Safety if the application is for an on-sale intoxicating liquor license or an on-sale wine license.
(Prior Code, § 1200.11)