5.16.022 License requirements.
Applicants seeking a pawnbroker or pawnbroker employee license under this chapter shall:
A. Be subject to an investigation by the chief of police or his/her designee who shall investigate the following:
1. Whether the applicant has any prior criminal convictions;
2. Whether any outstanding criminal violations or charges exist;
3. Whether any legitimate complaints exist regarding the applicant’s past business practices that would have any bearing or effect on the issuance of the license;
4. Whether the person is prohibited by law from engaging in this type of activity;
5. Whether the application should otherwise be disapproved based upon public safety considerations.
B. Submit to fingerprinting by the chief of police and such fingerprints shall be retained in the application of the Lynnwood police file, a copy of which may be forwarded to the Washington State Patrol, Identification Section, or other agency.
Within 30 days following receipt of the application from the licensing authority, the chief of police shall make a written recommendation on the issuance of the license to the business license clerk, who may then approve the application for such license. (Ord. 3343 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 3253 § 2 (Exh. B), 2017; Ord. 2559 § 4, 2005)