It is prohibited to begin engaging in a business after submitting an application for a business license, but prior to receiving such license. Such an act shall be deemed doing business based on an unapproved application and shall be deemed a failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter and shall subject a person doing business to all those penalties set forth in this chapter, as well as any other penalties as set forth by law. Doing business based on an unapproved application shall constitute grounds for denial of an application for a business license.
(Ord. 1374, passed 6-2-04)