(A) Term. The term of a tobacco retailer license is one year from the date of issuance or renewal. A tobacco retailer’s license is invalid unless the appropriate fee has been paid in full and the term of the license has not expired.
(B) Renewal. Each tobacco retailer shall apply for the renewal of his or her tobacco retailer’s license no later than 30 days prior to expiration of the term.
(C) Reinstatement after expiration. A tobacco retailer’s license that is not timely renewed shall expire at the end of its term. To reinstate a license that has expired due to the failure to renew, the proprietor shall submit the renewal fee plus a reinstatement fee of 10% of the renewal fee and submit a signed declaration stating the reason for the failure to renew the license in a timely manner. Unless the proprietor can show that he or she has not sold any tobacco product or tobacco paraphernalia during any period that the license was expired, the proprietor may be subject to additional penalties for violation of this chapter.
(D) Fees. The fees applicable to this chapter shall be determined by resolution of the City Council. Reinstatement fee shall be at least 10% of renewal fee.
(Ord. 2009-65, passed - -2009)