(A) Any person desiring to obtain a permit to operate an escort service or dating service shall make application to the permitting authority.
(B) An applicant for an escort service permit or dating service permit shall provide the following:
(1) The full true name of the applicant/owner of the business;
(2) The full true name under which the business will be conducted and, if the business will be conducted in a name other than that of the applicant/owner, a certified copy of an assumed name certificate prepared and recorded in the County Register of Deeds Office pursuant to G.S. §§ 66-68 et seq.;
(3) The address where the business is to be conducted and where the books and records are maintained;
(4) If the owner of the real property upon which the business is to be conducted is not the applicant, the name and address of the owner of the real property upon which the business is to be conducted and a copy of the lease or rental agreement;
(5) All telephone numbers to be used by the business; and
(6) (a) If the applicant/owner is a natural person, the applicant/owner shall appear in person and complete and sign all application forms and provide the following information:
1. The present residence and business addresses and telephone numbers of the applicant;
2. A valid driver's license or other government-issued picture identification; and
3. Government-issued Social Security card.
(b) If the applicant/owner is a partnership: the names and residence addresses of each partner, including limited partners; and a copy of the partnership agreement. If one or more of the partners is a corporation, the provisions of this section pertaining to corporations shall apply.
(c) If the applicant/owner is a corporation: a certified copy of the articles of incorporation, or if a foreign corporation, a certified copy of the certificate of authority, and a certified copy of the most recent annual report filed with the Secretary of State of North Carolina; and the names and residence addresses of each of its current officers and directors, and of each stockholder holding more than 5% of the stock of the corporation.
(d) If the applicant/owner is a partnership or corporation, the applicant shall designate one of its general partners or officers to act as its responsible managing officer. The person shall appear in person and complete and sign all application forms, and shall provide his or her present residence and business addresses and telephone numbers, a valid driver's license or other government-issued picture identification, and government-issued Social Security card.
(C) A federal tax identification number assigned to the business and a completed tax information authorization form (IRS Form § 821).
(D) Within 30 days of application, the permitting authority shall investigate an application and verify all information submitted. If the application is complete and all information provided is accurate, a permit shall be issued. If the application is incomplete or if any information provided is inaccurate, the application shall be denied.
(E) The holder of an escort service permit or dating service permit shall notify the permitting authority in writing of any change of information required under division (B) within 30 days of the change.
(Ord. 6, passed 5-20-1997)