§ 4-6.706. Eligibility for Permit.

Except as hereinafter set forth, no permit shall be issued to any of the following persons:

(a)

Any person under the age of eighteen (18) years;

(b)

Any person who is currently required to register pursuant to Section 290 of the California Penal Code or is a Health and Safety Code Drug Registrant;

(c)

Any person who has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, narcotic or dangerous drugs, unless a period of not less than seven (7) years shall have elapsed since the drug conviction or the date of release from confinement for such offense, whichever is later;

(d)

Any person who has been convicted of driving a vehicle recklessly within the three (3) years immediately preceding application for a permit;

(e)

Any person who has been convicted of driving a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquors within the seven (7) years immediately preceding application for a permit;

(f)

Any person not possessing a valid Class 3 driver's license, issued by the State of California;

(g)

Any person who has been convicted of two (2) or more felonies.

The Police Chief, in his/her discretion, may waive the provisions of subsection (c) and issue a permit to a person who otherwise would be unqualified due to the provisions of subsection (c) provided he/she receives letters from that person's prospective employer and parole officer which attest to a good-faith belief that the applicant has reformed his/her moral character so as to pose no threat to members of the public.

(Ord. 3295-C.S., § 1, effective 5-22-03)