(A) The Clerk-Treasurer shall inform the Chief of Police of the receipt of any application for a license under the provisions of this chapter, and the Chief of Police shall, within seven days thereafter, cause an investigation of the person’s business responsibility and moral character to be made as he or she deems necessary for the protection of the public good and welfare.
(B) If, as a result of the investigation, the applicant’s character and business responsibility are found to be such as to endanger or be detrimental to the public and its good and welfare, the license shall be denied.
(C) If, as a result of the investigation, the character and business reputation of the person applying appear to be such that the carrying on of the business will not be detrimental to the public good and welfare and the welfare and good of the public will not be endangered by the granting of the license, the Chief of Police shall so inform the Clerk-Treasurer and, upon the applicant’s complying with all other provisions of this chapter in regard thereto, a license shall be issued by the Clerk-Treasurer to the applicant.
(`81 Code, § 115.07) (Ord. 01-2409, passed 10-1-01)