The license year for the city shall begin on June 1 and end on May 31 of each year, unless otherwise specifically provided. (1967 Code § 19.005; amd. 2010 Code)
The city clerk shall mail to all licensees of the city a statement of the time of expiration of the license held by the licensee, if an annual one, three (3) weeks prior to the date of such expiration. Provided, that a failure to send out such notice, or the failure of the licensee to receive it shall not excuse the licensee from a failure to obtain a new license, or a renewal thereof, nor shall it be a defense in an action for operating without a license. (1967 Code § 19.005)