§ 37-90. Mandatory denial.

No applicant for original or renewal registration required by this division shall be registered by the chief of police if such applicant:

(a)

Does not have in force a valid license issued by the department of motor vehicles of the state; or,

(b)

Has, within the past three years prior to the date of application, been convicted of a felony or petit larceny under the laws of the United States or any state; or,

(c)

Has, within three years prior to the date of application, been convicted of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants or any narcotic drug under the laws of any state or municipality; or,

(d)

Has, within one year prior to the date of application, been convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of the Code of Virginia, Title 4, relating to the transportation or sale of alcoholic beverages, or has, within one year prior to the date of the application, been convicted of a violation of any state law or municipal ordinance relating to the sale, transportation, possession or distribution of intoxicating liquors or relating to the sale, transportation, possession or distribution of any other controlled substance; or

(e)

Has, within one year prior to the date of application, been convicted of using or allowing the use of a vehicle to aid or promote prostitution or illicit sexual intercourse, or of violating any of the provisions of the Code of Virginia, Section 18.2-349, or any amendment thereof.

(f)

Has, any pending charges for any of the criminal offenses identified in paragraphs (b), (c), (d), or (e) of this section.

(Code 1959, § 31-57; Ord. No. O-91-050, 3-26-91; Ord. No. O-96-136, 5-14-96)

(Code 1959, § 31-57; Ord. No. O-91-050, 3-26-91; Ord. No. O-96-136, 5-14-96)