(A) Except as provided in § 3-1.120, it shall be unlawful for any person to commence, conduct or purport to commence or conduct, either directly or indirectly, any business activity in the city without having an unrevoked license under this chapter so to do, valid and in effect at the time, and without paying the required taxes and fees therefore and complying with any and all regulations of such business provided in this chapter, unless such person is exempt under this chapter. Licensees shall promptly inform the city of any change in operation, ownership, location and/or name of licensed businesses. No person who is an employee, or who is the direct representative of a licensee, shall be required to pay a license tax for doing any part of the work of such licensee.
(B) No person may advertise or announce a business activity in the city until he or she has obtained a business license, and where required by this Code, a permit. Advertising or announcement includes, but is not limited to, disseminating pamphlets or handbills, publishing newspaper announcements, electronic advertisement on the internet or otherwise, and purchasing radio and television spots.
(Ord. 2082-C-S, passed 3-25-14)