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licensing authority may incorporate any findings as to good character and criminal history previously made by the state licensing authority or may, in its sole discretion,make its own findings. C. The city shall not be required to perform a criminal background check if the state licensing authority has already performed a criminal background check or may, in its sole discretion, perform its own background check. In such case, the local licensing authority may have access to criminal history record information furnished by a criminal justice agency subject to any restrictions imposed by such agency. In the event the local licensing authority considers the applicant's criminal history record, the local licensing authority shall also consider any information provided by the applicant regarding such criminal history record, including but not limited to evidence of rehabilitation, character references, and educational achievements, especially those items pertaining to the period of time between the applicant's last criminal conviction and the consideration of the application for a local license. If the city performs the criminal background check, a fee in the amount established by resolution of City Council may be charged for the costs of each fingerprint analysis and background investigation undertaken to qualify new applicants, managers, and any other persons required to be qualified pursuant to the Colorado Retail Marijuana Code, this chapter, and any related rules and regulations. The local licensing authority may verify any of the information an applicant is required to submit. Sec. 5.11.100. Duration of license; renewal. A. Upon issuance of a license, the city shall provide the licensee with one (1) original of such license for each retail marijuana establishment to be operated by the licensee in the city. Each such copy shall show the name and address of the licensee, the type of facility or business for which it is issued, and the address of the facility at which it is to be displayed. B. Each license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance and may be renewed only as provided in this chapter. All renewals of a license shall be for no more than one (1) year. The local licensing authority shall act on renewal applications received from the state licensing authority in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Colorado Retail Marijuana Code and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. The timely filing of a renewal application shall extend the current license until a decision is made on the renewal. C. Notwithstanding subsection B, a licensee whose license has been expired for not more than ninety (90) days may file a late renewal application upon the payment of a non- refundable late application fee in the amount established by City Council by resolution to the local licensing authority. A licensee who files a late renewal application and pays the requisite fee may continue to operate until a decision is made on the renewal. D. The local licensing authority may deny a renewal application for good cause pursuant to section 5.11.260. Sec. 5.11.110. Annual operating fee. Ordinance No. 1649, Series 2013 Page 11 of 20