As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings stated.
Subd. 1. The term "applicant" means any person making an application for a license under this chapter.
Subd. 2. The term "application" means a form with blanks or spaces thereon, to be filled in and completed by the applicant at his or her request for a license, furnished by the city and uniformly required as a prerequisite to the consideration of the issuance of a license for a business.
Subd. 3. The term "bond" means a corporate surety document in the form and with the provisions acceptable and specifically approved by the city.
Subd. 4. The term "business" means any activity, occupation, sale of goods or services or transaction that is either licensed or regulated, or both licensed and regulated, by the terms and conditions of this chapter.
Subd. 5. The term "license" means a document issued by the city to an applicant permitting him or her to carry on and transact a business.
Subd. 6. The term "licensee" means an applicant who, pursuant to his or her application, holds a valid, current, unexpired and unrevoked license from the city for carrying on a business.
Subd. 7. The term "license fee" means the money paid to the city pursuant to an application and prior to issuance of a license to transact and carry on a business.
Subd. 8. The terms "sale", "sell" and "sold" mean all forms of barter and all manner or means of furnishing merchandise to persons.