5.09.030 - Application for license.

A.

Each application for a license shall be made on the form that the business license official requires, and the applicant shall certify that the information given is true and correct under the penalties of perjury.

B.

Each application for a dealer's license shall contain such information as deemed necessary by the chief of police and the business license official, including, but not limited to, a statement that the applicant authorizes the South Salt Lake police department or other Category I peace officers, to inspect the books, records, inventory and premises of the business during normal business hours.

C.

Only individuals may apply for a dealer's license.

1.

If an application for a license is made on behalf of a corporation or limited partnership, the license shall be applied for by and issued to the president of the corporation or members of the partnership who are authorized to act for it.

2.

If the application is made on behalf of a partnership, the license shall be applied for by and issued to all of the partners who are authorized to act for the partnership. Where any partner is a corporation or limited partnership, the application shall be made by and issued to the president of the corporation or members of the limited partnership who are authorized to act for it.

3.

Each individual who applies for a dealer's license under this Section assumes, as an individual, all responsibilities of the dealer and, as an individual, is subject to all conditions, restrictions and requirements imposed on dealers.

D.

Each individual applying for a pawnbroker, secondhand dealer or secondhand precious metal/gem dealer license shall not be issued a license until such time as the police department has conducted a background investigation on the applicant and recommended favorable consideration of the application. No such applicant may be authorized to conduct any business until his application has been approved by the police department and the applicant has complied with all other licensing and bonding provisions contained in this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § II(Exh. A), 1-8-2020)