§ 833-9. Investigation of Application; Grounds for Denial of License.

Upon receipt of an application, the city treasurer shall make any necessary investigation of the facts contained therein. No license shall be issued if any one or more of the following facts or circumstances are found to exist:

(a)

That the applicant was granted more than one license hereunder for a going-out-of-business sale within two years preceding the date of the filing of the application.

(b)

That the applicant has heretofore been convicted of violation of this chapter or has had a license issued pursuant to this chapter revoked within a five year period immediately preceding the date of the filing of the application.

(c)

That the inventory includes goods, wares, or merchandise purchased by the applicant or added to stock in contemplation of such sale and for the purpose of selling at such sale. For the purpose of this sub-paragraph, any unusual addition to the stock of such goods, wares, and merchandise made within 60 days prior to the filing of such application shall be prima facie evidence that such addition was made in contemplation of such sale and for the purpose of selling at such sale.

(d)

That the applicant, in the ticketing of goods, wares, and merchandise to be offered at the sale, has misrepresented the original retail price or value thereof.

(e)

That any representation made in the application is false.

(C.O. 751-9; renumbered to C.M.C. 833-9, eff. Jan. 1, 1972)