§ 22-174. Investigation.

(a)

Upon receipt by the village clerk, each application shall be reviewed for completeness and accuracy. If the application is complete and contains all of the required information and attachments, the village clerk shall forward the application to the Madison County Sheriff to conduct a criminal background investigation on the applicant.

(b)

The Sheriff of Madison County shall conduct a criminal background investigation of the applicant. The cost of the background investigation shall be non-refundable and paid for by the applicant. If the applicant's background investigation shows no criminal background violations for any felony violations, or any misdemeanor violations involving theft, dishonesty, violence, or fraud the sheriff shall issue a report to the village clerk indicating the applicant has no criminal background to prevent the issuance of a license.

(c)

If the application is complete, the applicant's criminal background investigation is clear, and all fees are paid, the village clerk shall issue a license to the applicant.

(d)

Any license issued hereunder shall be revoked by the village clerk if the holder of the license is convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this article, or has made a false material statement in the application, or otherwise becomes disqualified for the issuance of a license under the terms of this article. Immediately upon such revocation, written notice thereof shall be given by the village clerk to the holder of the license in person or by certified United States Mail addressed to his or her residence address set forth in the application. Immediately upon the giving of such notice the certificate of registration shall become null and void.

(Ord. No. 01-2012, § 1, 1-17-2012; Ord. No. 11-2017, § 1, 5-16-2017)