A. 
Before any permit or permits to engage in any of the businesses defined in this chapter is granted, the applicant shall file with the Chief of Police, a written application, signed by the applicant under oath, setting forth the following:
1. 
The exact nature of the business or businesses to be carried on;
2. 
The name of the applicant, together with all persons to be directly or indirectly interested in the conducting of said business or businesses should a license or licenses be granted, including all members of any firm or partnership;
3. 
The location of the proposed business or businesses for which the license or licenses is sought;
4. 
Whether or not any permit or license heretofore granted to the applicant or any members of the proposed firm or partnership has been revoked or suspended, and if so, the circumstances of such revocation or suspension;
5. 
Such further information bearing on the moral character and financial responsibility of the applicant as the Chief of Police may require as reasonably bearing on the qualifications of an applicant to engage in the businesses herein named;
6. 
The signatures of three residents of the City of Stockton, certifying to the good moral character and reputation of the person or persons making such application.
B. 
At the time of the filing of an application, the applicant and all persons to be directly and indirectly interested in the permit if granted, including all members of any firm, partnership, or corporation, shall be fingerprinted at the request of the Police Department.
(Ord. 2014-02-25-1502 C.S. § 1)
The Chief of Police may deny an application for any of the following reasons:
A. 
The proposed use is in conflict with the City of Stockton Zoning Ordinance;
B. 
The proposed use is in conflict with any health, building, building maintenance, or other provision of this code or State law;
C. 
Violation of any provision of this chapter;
D. 
Fraud, misrepresentation, or false statements in securing a permit;
E. 
Fraud, misrepresentation or false statements made in the course of the applicant's business;
F. 
Conviction within the preceding five years, of any public offense relating to theft, damage or trespass to property or to the operation of a business;
G. 
Conviction by any of the applicants or interested parties for felonies or any crimes involving theft, obtaining money or property by false pretenses, receiving stolen property, extortion, embezzlement, or a violation of any provision of this chapter or any other law regulating pawnbrokers or laws relating to moral turpitude and financial responsibility.
(Ord. 2014-02-25-1502 C.S. § 1)
A. 
An application requesting a renewal of a permit shall include the following:
1. 
Renewal Fee. A permit issued pursuant to this chapter is invalid unless the appropriate renewal fee has been paid in full and the term of the current permit has not expired.
2. 
Permit Expires After One Year. The permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be for one year. Each permittee shall apply for the renewal of the permit and submit the permit fees no later than 30 days prior to expiration of the permit term.
3. 
A declaration signed under oath that the applicant has, within the last 30 days prior to applying to renew a permit, carefully reviewed this chapter as well as the State law holding and reporting requirements for tangible personal property as referenced in Section 5.28.090.
B. 
Expiration of Permit. A permit issued pursuant to this chapter that is not timely renewed shall expire at the end of its term. To reinstate a permit that has expired, or to renew a permit not timely renewed pursuant to subsection (A)(2), a person must:
1. 
Submit the permit fee plus a reinstatement fee of 10 percent of the permit fee.
2. 
Submit a signed declaration affirming that the proprietor has not sold and will not sell any merchandise regulated by the provisions of this chapter after the permit expiration date and before the permit is renewed.
C. 
Action on Permit Renewal Application. The Chief of Police shall make a determination on any renewal application within 30 days of receipt of the application. The Chief of Police shall not grant a renewal if it appears that the applicant is not qualified to conduct or maintain the proposed business, either for moral, financial, or other relevant reasons.
(Ord. 2014-02-25-1502 C.S. § 1)
In addition to the grounds set forth elsewhere in this chapter, the Chief of Police may suspend or revoke a pawnbroker, cash for gold store, exchange dealer, or secondhand dealer's permit for any of the following:
A. 
Demonstrated pattern of violating or failing to comply with the terms and conditions of the permit.
B. 
Any act which violates any of the grounds for denial of the permit.
C. 
Demonstrated pattern of violating any other provisions of this chapter or any Federal, State, local law, or regulation relating to his or her permitted activity.
D. 
Demonstrated pattern of engaging in or permitting misconduct substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the permittee.
E. 
Conducting the business in a manner contrary to the peace, health, or safety of the public.
F. 
Knowingly making any false, misleading or fraudulent statement of material fact in the application or in any documentation required to be filed in conjunction with said application.
G. 
Conviction of a crime involving an attempt to receive stolen property or any other offense involving stolen property. A conviction within the meaning of this section means a plea or verdict of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo contendere.
H. 
If the pawnbroker's, cash for gold store's, exchange dealer's, or secondhand dealer's state license has expired or has been suspended or revoked.
(Ord. 2014-02-25-1502 C.S. § 1)