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Upon receiving an application for a license to engage in business as a pawnbroker, the Finance Director shall refer the application to the Chief of Police for investigation. The Chief of Police shall thereupon conduct an investigation into the applicant’s criminal record, which investigation shall include obtaining fingerprints from the applicant.

The Chief of Police may, in his discretion, require a personal interview of the applicant, and may request further relevant information.

No license shall be issued by the Finance Director unless the Chief of Police has first approved its issuance. The Chief of Police may refuse to approve the issuance of such license on any of the following grounds:

A.That the applicant, based on his or her criminal record, would be a poor risk in that particular business;

B.That the applicant has had a previous license to engage in such business revoked or suspended by the City of Monterey or some other jurisdiction; or

C.That the conduct of the business at the location in question would not be in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare.

The Chief of Police shall notify the Finance Director and the applicant of his approval or denial of said license in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of application. (Ord. 3424 § 10, 2009)