§ 14-74. Issuance, denial, fees.

(a)

Upon receipt of an application, the chief of police shall investigate the items sworn to by affidavit or declaration. An application is complete when the application contains the information required by this article and is accompanied by the payment of the license fee.

(b)

Within thirty (30) days of receiving an incomplete application, the chief of police will provide written notice to the applicant stating that the application is incomplete and specifying the additional information required for completion. If the chief of police requests additional information and the applicant does not respond within thirty (30) days, the application will be considered withdrawn, and the applicant must reapply to obtain a license.

(c)

For temporary licenses, within ten business days of receiving an incomplete application, the chief of police will provide written notice to the applicant stating that the application is incomplete and specifying the additional information. If the applicant does not respond within ten (10) business days, the application will be considered withdrawn, and the applicant must reapply to obtain a temporary license.

(d)

Upon receipt of a complete application for a temporary or permanent license, the chief of police shall issue a license to the applicant unless:

(1)

The information provided in the application is materially false or incorrect;

(2)

The applicant has violated the provisions of this chapter;

(3)

The applicant, his business partners or corporate officers have had a license revoked under this article or a preceding city ordinance governing the business described herein within the last five (5) years; or

(4)

The applicant or any of the applicant's principals has a conviction (which shall include a deferred adjudication) for any of the following:

a.

Any violation of the ordinances or statutes regulating the purchase or sale of crafted precious metals.

b.

Any offense involving fraud or misrepresentation.

c.

Any offense involving theft, robbery, or burglary.

d.

Any offense involving forgery.

e.

Any offense involving a false report to a peace officer, federal special investigator or law enforcement employee as described in V.T.C.A., Penal Code, ch. 37.

f.

Any offense involving tampering with or fabricating physical evidence as described in V.T.C.A., Penal Code ch. 37.

g.

Any offense involving tampering with a governmental record as described in V.T.C.A., Penal Code ch. 37.

(e)

If the chief of police denies the application, he shall give written notice by personal delivery or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the applicant at the address stated in the application. The written notice shall specifically set forth the reasons for the denial. The applicant may appeal the denial of a license to the city manager by filing a written statement, within ten (10) days of the denial, setting forth the reasons why the denial is erroneous. The city manager shall issue a final decision within ten (10) days of the filing of an appeal, which decision shall be final.

(f)

The annual fee for a license issued pursuant to this article for a dealer with a permanent place of business within the city shall initially be one hundred dollars ($100.00) and shall subsequently be reflected in the city fee schedule as it may be amended from time to time. The license, unless revoked, shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance.

(g)

A temporary dealer shall pay the daily license fee for each show. The daily license fee is stated for this provision in the city fee schedule.

(Ord. No. 1486, § 1, 8-12-13)