§ 4-7. Qualifications of applicant.

(a)

Applicants for permits of all kinds shall meet the following qualifications and conditions:

(1)

Must be persons of good character and reputation and over 18 years of age.

(2)

Must be citizens of the United States and of this state and residents of this state continuously for a period of not less than two years next preceding the date of the filing of the application.

(3)

Must be the owners of the premises or have a bona fide written lease therefor. In cases where the applicant has a bona fide written lease, the name and current address of the lessor shall be shown on the application form filed with the town.

(4)

Must not have been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States, this state, or any other state.

(5)

Must not have been convicted in this or in any other state or by the United States of soliciting for prostitution, pandering, letting premises for prostitution, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, keeping a disorderly place, or illegally dealing in narcotics.

(6)

Must not have had revoked a license or permit to sell or deal in alcoholic beverages issued by the United States or any other state for one year prior to the application, nor been convicted or had judgment against them involving alcoholic beverages by this state or any other state of the United States for one year prior to the application.

(7)

Must not have been convicted of violation of the provisions of this chapter. In the event of such conviction, the granting or denial of a permit is within the discretion of the town.

(8)

Must not have been convicted of violating any of the provisions of the state laws regulating the sale of alcoholic beverages.

(9)

Must not be the spouse of a person whose application has been denied or whose permit has been revoked, unless judicially separated or divorced.

(10)

Must have submitted satisfactory proof to the town that a state health permit has been secured to operate said business at the location set out in the local application.

(11)

Must have submitted satisfactory proof to the town that said applicant's premises as set forth in the local application have been inspected and approved by the state fire marshal.

(12)

If the applicant is a partnership or anyone in partnership with or financed by another, all members of the partnership or all the persons furnishing the money shall also possess the qualifications required of the applicant. The application shall state the full name and address of all partners and persons financially interested and each shall furnish his affidavit showing his qualifications as required of an applicant.

(13)

If the applicant is a corporation, all officers and directors and all stockholders owning in the aggregate more than five percent of the stock and the person who shall conduct or manage the business shall possess the qualifications required of an applicant, to be shown by the affidavit of each accompanying the application.

(14)

If the applicant's business is to be conducted wholly or partly by one or more managers, agents, servants, employees, or other representatives, that person shall also possess the qualifications required of the applicant, to be shown on the affidavit of each accompanying the application.

(b)

If the applicant, or any other person required to have the same qualifications, does not possess the required qualifications, the permit shall be denied.

(Ord. No. 100, § 8, 6-11-1974)