The retiring officer shall request in writing to the board of county commissioners in the county of his retirement for permission to keep and bear arms. The board of county commissioners may grant said request and the sheriff of the county may issue a commission except in the following cases:

1. 1. When the retiring officer has been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude;
2. 2. Where the officer is mentally or physically incapacitated and could not perform duties if recalled; and
3. 3. When good cause is shown that granting approval of the request would be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare.

Added by Laws 1979, c. 107, § 2.