(a) Upon receipt of an application for a license, the City Treasurer may cause an investigation to be made of the applicant's business and moral character. In carrying out such investigation, the City Treasurer may consult with the Chief of Police.
(b) If, as a result of such investigation, the applicant's character or business responsibility is found to be unsatisfactory, the City Treasurer shall deny the application and refuse the issuance of the license. If, as a result of such investigation, the applicant's character or business responsibility is found to be satisfactory, the City Treasurer shall issue a license to the applicant for carrying on the business as indicated upon and after the payment of the license fees set forth in this article.
(Passed 6-13-91.)