§ 8-161. Application for permit to operate; fee; information relevant to investigation.

(a)

Application and fee. Every applicant for a permit to maintain, operate, or conduct a massage establishment shall file an application in triplicate, under oath, with the village clerk-treasurer upon a form provided by the village clerk-treasurer, and pay a refundable filing fee, the amount of which is on file in the village clerk-treasurer's office, to the village who shall issue a receipt which shall be attached to the application filed with the village clerk-treasurer and the chief of police. The village clerk-treasurer shall forthwith refer copies of such application and all additional information to the health officer and fire department. These agencies shall within 30 days, inspect the premises proposed to be operated as a massage establishment, and make recommendations to the village board concerning compliance with village regulations. Upon receipt of the recommendations of the respective agencies, the village clerk-treasurer shall notify the applicant as to whether his application has been granted, denied, or held for further investigation or corrective action. The period held for corrective action or additional investigation shall not exceed an additional 30 days unless otherwise agreed to by the applicant. At the conclusion of such period, or such longer period if agreed to, the village clerk-treasurer shall advise the applicant in writing as to whether the application has been granted or denied. If the application is denied, the village clerk-treasurer shall advise the applicant in writing of the reason for such denial.

(b)

Failure or refusal to provide information relevant to investigation of application. The failure or refusal of the applicant to give any information relevant to the investigation of the application within a reasonable time, or the refusal or failure of the applicant to appear at any reasonable time and place for examination under oath regarding said application, or the refusal of the applicant to submit to or cooperate with any inspection required by this section, shall be grounds for denial of the application.

(Code 1984, § 7-7-3)