§ 6.52.170. Grounds for denial of permit - Denial notification.

Any pawnbroker's or secondhand dealer's permit application under the provisions of this chapter may be denied by the chief of police or his designee for any of the following reasons:

A.

Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for the permit;

B.

Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement made in the course of carrying on the business regulated by this chapter;

C.

The applicant has been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony within the past three years if the misdemeanor or felony is substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of the pawnbroker or secondhand dealer;

D.

Any violation of the provisions of this chapter or of any other provisions of this Code within the past five years relating to any of the business activities conducted or carried out by the pawnbroker or secondhand dealer;

E.

Any violation of the zoning requirements of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code.

In all cases where a permit is denied, the chief of police shall notify the applicant in writing of the grounds for denial. Said applicant shall have the right to appeal in accordance with Sections 6.02.140 through 6.02.190 of the San José Municipal Code.

(Ord. 21866.)