§ 46-86. Issuance of permit.

The chief of police shall issue a permit to the applicant if the chief of police finds that:

(a)

The applicant is a citizen of the United States;

(b)

The applicant has a current and valid drivers license; and

(c)

None of the following situations apply to the applicant:

(1)

Conviction of more than one DWI/DUI when the actual date of the most recent offense/arrest was within seven years of the application;

(2)

Conviction of only one DWI/DUI when the actual date of offense/arrest was within three years of the application;

(3)

Conviction of more than one careless and reckless driving offense;

(4)

Conviction of more than one felony or misdemeanor drug related offence within ten years of the application;

(5)

Conviction of any drug related offense involving possession/intent to manufacture, sell or distribute;

(6)

Conviction of any non-violent felony within ten years if non-violent;

(7)

Conviction of any violent felony offense within 20 years if violent;

(8)

Conviction of any sex offense or prostitution related offense;

(9a)

Conviction of any alcohol related offense involving the sale or distribution of alcohol within one year of the application;

(9b)

Conviction of any alcohol related offense involving the aiding or abetting of the possession of alcohol by a minor;

(10)

Conviction of any similar criminal offense(s) involving moral turpitude;

(11)

Habitual conviction of traffic laws or town ordinances. An applicant's convictions shall be habitual if the applicant has more than five convictions over any relevant period of time;

(12)

Subject to a domestic violence protective order.

(d)

If any of the above do apply, the chief of police will be authorized to utilize any additional resources including a probationary report to determine the applicant's suitability for permit issuance.

(Ord. No. 10-09-027, Art. III, Pt. I, 9-1-2010; Ord. No. 11-08-030, Pt. I, 8-3-2011; Ord. No. 14-11-030, Pt. II, 11-5-2014; Ord. No. 16-10-026 , Pt. I, 10-5-2016)