§ 102-126. Investigation of applicant; issuance of license.

(a)

Within 30 days after receiving an application for a wrecker service license, the chief of police shall conduct an investigation to determine the truth and accuracy of the information contained in such application.

(b)

Upon completion of his investigation, the chief of police shall forward a copy of the application for a wrecker service license to the town clerk, along with a recommendation for approval or disapproval of a license and the reasons, if any, for disapproval.

(c)

Upon receiving the application for a wrecker service license, the town clerk, on behalf of the town, shall determine whether or not the applicant has complied with the necessary standards and criteria. If the applicant is found qualified, then a license shall be issued to the applicant and the applicant's name placed at the end of the towing list. If an applicant is refused a license by the town clerk, his application will be forwarded to the board of commissioners for a determination concerning the issuance of a license to the applicant.

(d)

However, a license may not be denied unless the applicant has received notice and has had an opportunity to present evidence in his behalf.

(Code 1985, § 114.04; Code 1999, § 98-134)