a. Application for the license shall be made by the owner of the bicycle to the Division of Licenses, and the license shall not be issued until the application has been approved by the Police Department. Upon the licensing of a new or used bicycle, the date of sale by the dealer, rebuilder or person to the party first operating such bicycle shall be recorded by the Police Department.

b. When the bicycle is or special construction or is reconstructed, such fact shall be stated in the application. The Police Department may refuse to approve a license for a specially constructed or reconstructed bicycle which is considered dangerous and a hazard to public safety. (Code 1962, § 11-4)