(A) No person shall operate a rooming house unless he holds a valid rooming house permit issued by the Commissioner of Buildings in the name of the operator and for the specific dwelling or dwelling unit. The operator shall apply to the Commissioner of Buildings for the permit which shall be issued by the Commissioner upon inspection, and upon compliance by the operator with the applicable provisions of this chapter and of any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The Commissioner shall charge a minimum fee of $25 yearly for each permit.
(B) Each permit shall be displayed in a conspicuous place within the rooming house at all times. No permit shall be transferable. Every person holding a permit shall give notice in writing to the Commissioner of Buildings within 24 hours after having sold, transferred, given away, or otherwise disposed of ownership, interest in, or control of any rooming house. This notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of the rooming house.
(C) Every rooming permit shall be dated July l, and shall expire on June 30, of the year following, unless sooner suspended or revoked as hereinafter provided. Permits not renewed by July 1 shall be charged a penalty of $5 per month for each month overdue.
(‘67 Code, § 137.09(2), (3)) (Ord. 4-1967, passed 6-12-67) Penalty, see § 95.99