§ 10-163. Investigations.

(a)

Director's investigation. The director shall immediately investigate the statements contained in each application for an original license or permit or the renewal or transfer of location of an existing license, or for change of ownership or change in management or control of the business under this chapter, as well as the character, background, associates, financial investments and indebtedness of the applicant. The suitability of the location and surrounding conditions of the proposed premises shall also be investigated. In addition, upon request of the director, a licensee under this chapter shall file a supplemental report, within 15 days, of any loan made to the licensee of money, or credit relating directly or indirectly to the licensed business. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the director may on his or her own motion convene a meeting to receive information from the applicant and citizens on any application for an original license or permit or the renewal or transfer of location of an existing license, or for change of ownership or change in management or control of the business under this chapter, as well as the character, background, associates, financial investments and indebtedness of the applicant.

(b)

Police investigation. Upon receipt of an application, the director shall forward immediately to the chief of police and the state highway patrol, the fingerprints of the applicant. The chief of police shall furnish to the director, all pertinent information contained in the police department records and the results of submission of the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The director shall request all pertinent information contained in the records of the Missouri State Highway Patrol in connection with the investigation of the fingerprints. Upon approval of an application, the director shall forward a copy of the application to the chief of police.

(c)

Investigations by fire, health and codes administration departments. The director may, at any reasonable time, or upon application for renewal, request the directors of the fire, health and codes administration departments, through their duly authorized agents and employees, to make investigations of licensed premises and the equipment and furnishings therein to determine if the premises are in compliance with all the requirements of the ordinances under the jurisdiction of these departments.

(Ord. No. 000056, § A, 2-22-00; Ord. No. 010792, § A, 6-7-01)