6.08.070 Investigation by Police Department.
(1) Each application for a license hereunder shall be referred to the Police Department which may investigate to determine compliance with the requirements set forth in this Section.
(2) Background checks may be conducted on all employees of a business desiring to obtain a license under this Chapter.
(3) A business license may be denied if a background check discloses any of the following:
(a) Conviction of a crime or any pending criminal citation or information not yet been adjudicated involving moral turpitude, theft, narcotics, illegal drugs, or property damage unless a period of not less than five (5) years has elapsed from the date of conviction or the date of release from confinement for such offense, whichever is later; or
(b) Conviction of a felony for any reason unless a period of not less than ten (10) years has elapsed since the date of conviction or the date of release from confinement for such offense, whichever is later.
(4) Any person aggrieved by a decision to deny a business license may appeal such decision in accordance with the administrative hearing procedure set forth in Chapter 3.06, Provo City Code.