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§ 21-1 PURPOSE.
   No person shall conduct business, in whole or in part, by maintaining and office in the unincorporated part of the County of Greenville, or by soliciting orders through such office, or in any other manner whatsoever, without having first registered such business as provided in this article.
(Ord. 4277, § 1, passed 4-21-2009)
§ 21-2 DEFINITIONS.
   A.   Business. Any person, who, within the unincorporated areas of the County of Greenville, engages in, any occupation or activity with the object of gain, benefit, or advantage, either directly or indirectly. This shall include any person advertising by any means, including, but not limited to signs, cards, circulars, newspapers, etc., that he/she is engaged in a business of any kind.
   B.   Engaged in Business or Carrying on Business. The doing or performing of any act of selling any goods or services, or soliciting business, or offering any goods or services for sale primarily in an attempt to make a profit, including selling or performing services of the character of a wholesaler or retailer, or being involved in any of the functions performed as a manufacturer, all of the foregoing performed either as an owner, operator, or agent of any business, trade, profession, or occupation within the County of Greenville.
   C.   Person. Any individual, firm, partnership, cooperative non-profit membership, corporation, joint venture, association, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, syndicate, holding company, or other group or combination acting as a unit, in the singular or plural.
(Ord. 4277, § 2, passed 4-21-2009)
§ 21-3 CLASSIFICATION OF BUSINESS.
   For the purpose of this article, businesses are classified as any business located within the unincorporated area of the County of Greenville that has a Licenses, Permits, and/or Registrations (LPRs) from any State of South Carolina department or agency in order to do business in South Carolina (i.e., S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing, and Registration, S.C. Department of Revenue, S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, etc.).
(Ord. 4277, § 3, passed 4-21-2009)
§ 21-4 BUSINESS REGISTRATION.
   Any person doing business in the unincorporated area of the County of Greenville must register annually with the County. No person shall be engaged in or carry on any business as described in § 21-3 unless the business is properly registered with the County. If business is conducted at more than 1 location or place, each such location or place shall be considered a separate business upon which a separate business registration will be required. One registration is required for each separate business location. Persons working for a registered business are not required to maintain a separate registration with the County. The Business Registration form shall contain the federal employer’s identification number and/or social security number, the South Carolina SID or retail license number if applicable, and the business name and address as reported on the South Carolina income tax return.
   Every business or person who registers with the County must sign an affidavit, on a form designated by the County or prescribed by the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act, being S.C. Code, Title 41, Ch. 8, attesting under penalty of perjury that the business and/or person is in compliance with the S.C. Illegal Immigration Reform Act and does not knowingly or intentionally employ any person who is an unauthorized alien.
   Upon the receipt of credible, specific information concerning a potential violation of the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act, the Department of General Services shall forward such information to the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation for further investigation pursuant to state law.
(Ord. 4277, § 4, passed 4-21-2009)
§ 21-5 BUSINESS IN GOOD STANDING.
   All applicants applying for or renewing a business registration must be current with all Greenville County taxes/fees and in compliance with all County ordinances.
(Ord. 4277, § 5, passed 4-21-2009)
§ 21-6 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR ADDRESS.
   A.   Business registrations are not transferable under any conditions. Businesses that change ownership during the year will be allowed 45 days to register with the County.
   B.   A person must notify the County in writing within 45 days of any change of address for their business.
(Ord. 4277, § 6, passed 4-21-2009)
§ 21-7 ADMINISTRATION OF ARTICLE.
   The Department of General Services shall administer the provisions of this article through the registration, initiation of denial and revocation procedures, reporting of violations to the Sheriffs or Codes Enforcement Offices and assistance in prosecution of violators.
(Ord. 4277, § 7, passed 4-21-2009)
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