Upon receipt of a properly completed and filed application for a license as required
by this division and upon payment of the application fee, the county administrator
or his designee shall refer the complete application to the sheriff for investigation.
The sheriff shall perform such investigation as will permit the sheriff to report
on the eligibility of the applicant to be issued a license. The sheriff may request
the assistance of other county agencies, and they shall provide such information and
assistance as the sheriff deems necessary.