For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS. A business is deemed to be a tobacco business if its sales or rental income from its tobacco activities comprises at least 50% of its sales volume or if that portion of its inventory that relates to its tobacco business occupies 50% or more of the floor area or visible inventory within the establishment.
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL. Of a tobacco business means and includes the sale, lease or sublease of the business, the establishment of a trust, gift or other similar legal device which transfers the ownership or control of the business, except for transfer by bequest or other operation of law upon the death of the person possessing the ownership or control.
(Ord. passed 7-28-98)