No person shall be licensed nor shall any existing license be
renewed unless the applicant for such license or renewal is a citizen
of the United States or one who has regularly declared his intention
to become a citizen. The Mayor shall revoke the license of any person
who, having declared his intention to become a citizen, fails to acquire
citizenship within the period prescribed by law after his right to
do so accrues.
All applications for licenses shall be made to the Mayor in
such form and detail and with such vouchers and identification as
he shall prescribe.
The Mayor shall be empowered to issue all licenses under the
provisions of this chapter.
Every person holding a license under any provision of this chapter
shall exhibit same upon the demand of any person.
Every person holding a license under this chapter shall report
to the Chief of Police and to the Village Clerk any change of residence
or place of business within three days of such change.
All vehicles and places of business licensed under this chapter
shall be regularly inspected by the village.
Unless otherwise expressly provided, all licenses issued by
the village shall expire on the 31st day of December each year.
The Mayor shall be empowered to hear and determine complaints
against licensees and to suspend or revoke any license or permit issued
by him under any provisions of this chapter.
[Added 9-11-1978 by L.L. No. 10-1978]
In addition to any criteria established for specific licenses
or permits, the following standards and requirements shall be among
the determining factors in the issuance and/or revocation of any and
all licenses and permits required by the Code of the Village of Lynbrook:
A. That applicant shall be in compliance with all the local laws and
ordinances of the Village of Lynbrook and county, state and federal
laws and regulations at the time said application is filed.
B. That applicant or principal stockholders have not been convicted
of a crime related to the activity or use for which the license or
permit is to be granted.
C. That activity for which a license or permit is granted will not cause
an adverse effect on the peace, health, environment, safety and general
welfare of the residents of the Village of Lynbrook.
D. That applicant submit satisfactory proof to be determined by the
licensing officer that the applicant has experience and is qualified
to perform the activities, so that same will comply with the standards
set forth in this chapter, section, paragraph and the local laws of
the Village of Lynbrook and the laws of the County of Nassau and New
York State and the United States.
E. That applicant submit adequate and satisfactory proof that the applicant
shall provide necessary facilities for off-street parking and adequate
equipment necessary to the proper operation of the activities to safely
and effectively conduct the activity for which a license or permit
is to be granted, in compliance with the ordinances and local laws
of the Village of Lynbrook and the laws of Nassau County, New York
State and the United States.