(A) The following circumstances shall be considered evidence that a person is conducting business in the city:
(1) The report by reliable persons or other governmental agencies that the person is conducting business in the city;
(2) Where any person, by use of any sign, circular, card, brochure, telephone book, magazine, newspaper, website, electronic media or other publication, advertises, holds out or by any other means represents that the person is in business in the city;
(3) When any person holds an active license or permit issued by a governmental agency indicating that the person is doing business in the city;
(4) The filing of fictitious business name statement or be in the possession of a resale number issued by the state board of equalizations or the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration;
(5) Deliver, distribute, supply, manufacture, sell at retail or wholesale, or provide a service or generate revenue in any manner within the city.
(B) Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, a person may provide the Finance Department with a sworn statement (acceptable in form to the city) attesting that such person is not conducting business in the city. Such sworn statement shall be considered in determining if a license is required.
(Ord. 2022-343, passed 6-1-2022)