(A) For purposes of this chapter, the movement of a business from one location to a second location shall constitute a “transfer”. The sale or disposition of a business by the licensee to a person who will continue the business on the same location shall constitute a “waiver”.
(B) After a license has been granted for a particular premises, the Commissioner, upon proper showing, may permit the licensee to abandon the premises therein described and to move his or her place of business to other premises approved by the Commissioner. However, in order to obtain a hearing on the matter, the licensee shall make written application to the Commissioner and pay a hearing fee of $200. The application shall contain proof that notice of application was served upon the owner of the original premises. The applicant has the burden of showing that the premises to which removal is to be made complies in all respects with the provisions of all applicable ordinances of the county pertaining to zoning, health, and safety. Upon receipt of this request, the Commissioner will conduct a hearing to inquire into, and receive evidence bearing upon the question of removal to other premises. No person may transfer a license to a new location unless he or she has operated the current licenses premises for a reasonable period of time.
(Ord. passed 6-14-2005; Ord. passed 8-13-2013)