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Henderson Municipal Code tit. 4, ch. 4.03
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Henderson Municipal Code § 4.03.010 Investigation, suitability conditioned on—Authorization for fingerprinting.

4.03.010 - Investigation, suitability conditioned on—Authorization for fingerprinting. Every person submitting an application for a license and/or a finding of suitability pursuant to this chapter is subject to a background investigation. An FBI fingerprint-based investigation must be conducted prior to the issuance of any license or a finding of suitability. Pursuant to NRS 239B.010(1)(a) and Federal Public Law 92-544, each applicant for a city business license and/or a finding of suitability shall provide to the police department a full set of his or her fingerprints and all other information required by the FBI or the police department for an FBI background check. The police department is authorized to submit the fingerprints of an applicant for a business license and/or a finding of suitability, plus any required fees and any other information required for the background check and for submission by the central repository, to the FBI to obtain the FBI nationwide background check of the applicant. The Nevada Department of Public Safety is authorized by the applicant by virtue of submission of an application pursuant to this chapter, to exchange such fingerprint data with the FBI for purposes of the background check. Failure of an applicant for a business license and/or a finding of suitability to submit to full fingerprinting or to provide information required by this section constitutes grounds for denial of the application and/or finding of suitability. (Ord. No. 3289, § 1, 10-6-2015)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.03.020 Levels of background investigations.

4.03.020 - Levels of background investigations. A. Full investigation. Unless otherwise specified, all applicants for a business license and/or a finding of suitability must undergo a full investigation. The full investigation may include, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Criminal history check; 2. Reference check; 3. Verification of other similar business licenses of applicant regardless of jurisdiction; 4. Credit history check; 5. Confirmation of funding for startup investment; and 6. Verification of background investigation questionnaires. B. Limited investigation. The limited investigation is applicable only to: 1. Employees of businesses licensed pursuant to chapter 4.60—Teenage dancehalls—Nightclubs; 2. Employees of businesses licensed pursuant to chapter 4.72—Mobile food vendors; and 3. Employees of businesses licensed pursuant to chapter 4.110—Sexually oriented businesses, other than escorts and outcall entertainers. The limited investigation may include, but is not limited to, a state criminal history check. (Ord. No. 3289, § 1, 10-6-2015)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.03.025 Finding of suitability—Final determination by director.

4.03.025 - Finding of suitability—Final determination by director. Upon completion of the full or limited investigation, the police department will provide a report of the department's findings to the director. The director is authorized to utilize the report in issuing the final determination for the finding of suitability for the applicant. (Ord. No. 3289, § 1, 10-6-2015)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.03.027 Background investigation waived—When.

4.03.027 - Background investigation waived—When. A. No investigation fee or new background investigation will be required of any applicant who has been previously investigated by the city provided that: 1. The previous investigation was done at the same level as is required for the new business license application and/or finding of suitability; and 2. The applicant has held an active privileged city license within one year immediately preceding the submission date of the present application. B. A new investigation fee and background investigation will be required of any applicant who may have been previously investigated by the city but has not held an active privileged city license within one year preceding the submission date of the present application. C. In each case, the applicant must obtain council approval prior to issuance of any privileged license. (Ord. No. 3289, § 1, 10-6-2015)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.03.040 Investigation fee schedule.

4.03.040 - Investigation fee schedule. A. The full investigation fee shall be $250.00. B. The limited investigation fee shall be $50.00. (Ord. No. 3289, § 1, 10-6-2015)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.03.045 No refund of investigation fee.

4.03.045 - No refund of investigation fee. If an applicant is denied a license after investigation, the investigation fees shall not be refunded to the applicant. (Ord. No. 3289, § 1, 10-6-2015)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.03.047 Providing false or misleading information—Misdemeanor violation.

4.03.047 - Providing false or misleading information—Misdemeanor violation. Failure to provide all required information or providing false or misleading information in the background investigation questionnaire or during the course of an investigation shall constitute grounds for denial of the application or revocation of an existing permit or license, and shall constitute a misdemeanor, if done purposely with the intent to mislead the city. (Ord. No. 3289, § 1, 10-6-2015)
Source: City of Henderson, Nevada, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/henderson/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT4BURELI_CH4.03BAINFEFetched: 11/1/2026

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