"Business, trade or industry," as used in this chapter, means and includes all establishments operated for a profit or gain wherein articles, products, goods, wares or merchandise are manufactured, processed, assembled, fabricated, sold or offered for sale; wherein any service is performed upon or in connection therewith; or wherein any trade, occupation or profession is conducted, practiced, or operated. However, this chapter shall not be deemed to apply to any establishment owned or operated by the United States, the State or any of its municipal subdivisions.
(1979 Code Sec. 5.02.010)