It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a tow truck for hire within the Town of North Hempstead as a driver or in connection therewith unless such driver shall have first obtained a license from the Town Clerk as hereinafter provided.
Every driver's license issued under this chapter shall be effective as of the date of the granting thereof and shall expire on the 30th day of June next succeeding, unless sooner revoked by the Town Clerk as hereinafter provided.
Every person making an application for a driver's license shall file a written, verified application, upon forms to be furnished by the Town Clerk, setting forth the following information:
A. 
The name, address and age of the applicant.
B. 
A full description of the applicant, including his/her height, weight, color of eyes and hair, any scars or marks and the nature of any physical infirmity from which he/she may suffer.
C. 
Recommendation by two residents of Nassau County who have known the applicant for a period of three years or more and who will vouch for the applicant's sobriety, honesty and general good character.
D. 
Whether or not the applicant is a citizen of the United States.
E. 
The names and addresses of the applicant's employers during the last two years prior to his/her application.
F. 
All crimes of which the applicant has ever been convicted, stating the date and the place of each such conviction; the name and location of the court in which and the date on which each such conviction was had; and the penalty imposed therefor.
G. 
The number, class and date of issuance of the applicant's New York State operator's license as required by the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
H. 
Any other relevant information which the Town Clerk may require.
Every applicant for a driver's license shall, at the time of submitting his/her application, also:
A. 
Submit two individual photographs of the applicant taken within 30 days prior to the date of the application, such photographs to be one and one-half by one and one-half (1 1/2 x 1 1/2) inches in size, and such pictures must be in a true likeness of the applicant and must show only neck, shoulders and uncovered head.
B. 
Exhibit his/her current New York State operator's license for inspection.
C. 
Provide a Department of Motor Vehicles report on his/her current operator's license.
D. 
Be fingerprinted under the direction and supervision of the Town Clerk as provided by law, together with any fee as may be authorized.
[Amended 9-10-2002 by L.L. No. 13-2002]
Upon the receipt of any application, the Town Clerk may refer same, including fingerprints and the required processing fee, to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for such investigation and reports as may be deemed necessary or advisable.
Upon the completion of the investigation provided for in this Article, the Town Clerk shall issue a tow truck driver's license to the applicant if he/she shall find that the applicant holds a New York State operator's license and is a qualified person to drive a tow truck, considering his/her experience, criminal and driving records and character; otherwise such application shall be denied.
The fees for filing applications hereunder shall be paid to the Town Clerk at the time the application is filed and shall not be refunded if the application is not approved. Said fees shall be as follows:
A. 
A driver's license fee of $20.
B. 
For replacement of each driver's license, a fee of $5.
The license issued hereunder shall not be transferable.