(a) Any person desiring to operate one or more vending machines, other than controlled location vending machines, shall make written application for a permit on forms provided by the regulatory authority. Such application shall include the following information:
(1) The applicant's full name, residence, post office address, and whether such applicant is an individual, firm or corporation. If any partnership exists, the names of the partners together with their addresses shall be included;
(2) The location of the commissary, and of other establishments where vending machines are repaired or renovated;
(3) The identity and form of the product to be dispensed through vending machines and the number of each such type vending machine in applicant's possession;
(4) The number of vending machines, other than controlled location vending machines, operated by applicant; and
(5) The signature of the applicant.
(b) Upon receipt of such application, the regulatory authority shall make an inspection of the commissary, supply storage, servicing, cleaning and sanitizing facilities, and transport facilities, and representative equipment and machine locations to determine compliance with the provisions of this article. A numbered operator's permit shall be issued to the applicant by the regulatory authority after compliance by the operator with the applicable provisions of this article and after receipt by the regulatory authority of a fee of $2.00 per year per vending machine, other than controlled location vending machines, operated by applicant. Such permit shall not be transferable. Except as otherwise provided by this article, all permits shall be issued on an annual basis and shall expire on August 31 of each year. The fees required for permits shall be adjusted on a pro rata basis, the formula for such adjustments to be as follows:
Number of full calendar months remaining (through expiration date) X annual fee
(Prior Code, § 13-152; Ord. of 5-2-1981)