No person shall operate a food establishment or facility without holding a valid permit issued by the department. Application for a permit shall be made to the department upon a form provided by the department, and shall be accompanied by a fee as required by Ordinance No. 640 of the county. A permit shall be valid for not more than one year. (Ord. 91 § 1 (part), 1994: Ord. 3 § 1 (part), 1991: prior code § 6.10.040)