§ 503. PERMIT INVESTIGATION, HEARING AND ISSUANCE.
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- The Chief of Police, upon receipt of an application for a horse-drawn vehicle business or driver's permit, shall make an investigation without unnecessary delay, hear the application, and grant such application unless he or she finds that the applicant:(1) Has been convicted, or pled "no contest" or guilty, within the five-year period prior to the date of application, of any serious felony, crime of moral turpitude, or any crime related to animal cruelty or endangerment;(2) Has falsified, caused to be falsified, or encouraged falsification of, any statement or document relevant to the permit application process;(3) Has been found responsible for animal cruelty or endangerment in any criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding;(4) Does not have the necessary qualifications or does not meet the requirements to operate a horse-drawn vehicle business or drive a horse-drawn vehicle, as applicable;(5) Has previously violated the Rules of Operation for the operation of a horse-drawn vehicle business.(Added by Ord. 238-98, App. 7/17/98)