§ 6-64. Procedure for consideration of applications.

(a)

The county manager shall immediately submit a complete set of the applicant's fingerprint record to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) for a search of its records for past criminal activity. Pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 3-3-2, the GBI shall present the fingerprint records to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a similar search of its records.

(b)

Following submission of the application and fee and receipt of a response from the GBI and the FBI as to the search for prior criminal activity, the county manager shall issue the license if all requirements of this section are met.

(c)

A copy of the decision shall be mailed to the applicant at the address provided on the application as soon as practicable following the decision.

(d)

Any person aggrieved by the initial action of the county manager may petition the board of commissioners for a hearing which shall be set for the next regular meeting of the board at which time the board of commissioners may receive evidence both for and against granting the application, which evidence may be by authenticated document or sworn testimony. The board of commissioners shall reconsider the application upon the close of the evidence. The decision of the board of commissioners shall be in writing and, if the application is denied, shall state the reasons for denial.

(Ord. No. 2002-06, § 7, 11-12-2002)