All licenses issued under the provisions of this article, unless otherwise expressly provided, shall be in effect for a period of one year, beginning July 1, and ending on June 30, of the following year. On or before July 1, of each year, all persons having a Municipal license shall apply to the Recorder for a renewal for the next year, unless such person has ceased to operate and does not plan to continue operation during the next year.
(1978 Code Sec. 8-7)