ORDINANCE NO. 930

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 4 OF THE HAVRE CITY CODE TO CREATE NEW BUSINESS REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

WHEREAS, there is a need for a city ordinance requiring the registration of new businesses operating in the City;

WHEREAS, a registration for each new state-filed business would allow for the City of Havre to be aware of the types of business located in town to prepare for inspections or in the event of emergency situations;

Now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Havre that a new ordinance shall be adopted as Title 5, Chapter 4 of the Havre City Code and shall read as follows:

5-4-1    : BUSINESS REGISTRATION

For the general well-being and protection of the inhabitants of the city, no person or entity shall engage in state-filed business without first receiving a business registration, and obtaining a certificate of occupancy from the City, as set forth in Title 11, Chapter 1, Section 18 of the Havre City Code.

5-4-2    ISSUANCE OF REGISTRATION

This registration requirement is intended to apply to all state-filed businesses, whether individually operated or operated through an entity, conducting business in the City of Havre.

(A)   The City shall be charged with the collection of all business registration applications. The City shall provide a business registration application to any person or entity seeking to obtain a business registration.

(B)   The City shall issue a registration for each business upon presentation of a properly completed business registration application together with the appropriate license fee, after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. If upon any review or inspection required by the City, when inspection occurs by any city employee or agent, such business is found to be in violation of any City ordinance or code existing at the place of business sought to be licensed, such employee or agent shall submit a written description of the violation, specifying the steps necessary to qualify the premises or business for a business

registration. A copy of the written description of the violation shall be furnished to the applicant. Registration shall not be issued until the business has taken the required steps to no longer be in violation.

5-4-3    : REGISTRATION FEE

The registration fee shall be $23.50. 5-4-4: REGISTRATION EXPIRATION

The registration shall not expire. The registration is not transferable. A new registration shall be required for any transfer or change to the business, including but not limited to ownership, applicant, business location, or business name.

5-4-5: VIOLATION AND PENALTIES

It shall be unlawful for any new state-filed business to operate without first registering with the city. Any person found operating such a business, whether individually or through an entity, without first registering said business, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day, or part thereof, during which said business is operation without registration as per 1-3-1.

PASSED by the City Council of the City of Havre on first reading this 4th day of

March, 2024.

PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED on second reading this 1st day of

April, 2024.

CITY OF HAVRE

ATTEST:

By     Mayor

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