§ 40-4. Investigation and issuance., Chapter 40. Peddlers and Solicitors, Code of Ordinances, North Hempstead

Upon receipt of such application, one copy shall be referred to the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services for an investigation of the applicant.

If such investigation should prove the applicant to have a police record, the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services shall attach to such application a copy of the applicant's police record and shall return the application to the Town Clerk. If the investigation reveals that the applicant would be ineligible under any of the causes set forth in § 40-17A hereof, the Town Clerk shall notify the applicant that his application is disapproved and that no license will be issued on said application.

If, as a result of such investigation of the applicant, no police record is found, the Department of Criminal Justice Services shall attach to the application a statement that it has no record of the applicant and shall return said application to the Town Clerk. Upon the return of such application and approval by the Town Clerk and the payment of the prescribed license fee by the applicant, the Town Clerk shall prepare and deliver to the applicant his license and tag. Such license shall contain the seal of the Town and the signature of the issuing officer and shall show the name, address and photograph of the licensee, the class of license issued, the kind of goods to be peddled or solicited thereunder, the amount of fee paid, the license number, the date of issuance and the date of expiration of such license, as well as the state license number or other identifying description of vehicle, if for a vehicular license.

The Town Clerk shall keep a record of all licenses issued.

No license shall be issued by the Town Clerk to any minor under 16 years of age.