(a) The Mayor and City Clerk may deny an application for a pawnbroker's and secondhand and scrap dealer license if the application is disapproved by one or more proper officers of the City, as provided in this chapter, indicating that the applicant is unable to meet or continue to meet the requirements of the Pawnbroker's Act and Secondhand Dealer's Act or any provision of this chapter.
(b) The Mayor and City Clerk may also deny an application for any reason identified in this chapter.
(c) If the Mayor or City Clerk denies the issuance of a license or a renewal thereof, a notice of denial including the reasons for the denial shall be mailed by first class mail to the applicant. If the application for a license has been denied, the applicant may appeal the denial by requesting a hearing pursuant to Section 833.19, or may reapply at any time submitting a new application and fee. The notice of denial shall provide that if the applicant wants to appeal the Mayor's or City Clerk's decision, the applicant must request a hearing within fourteen days pursuant to Section 833.19.
(Ord. 954. Passed 8-15-12.)