A. It is a violation for any person to operate a ground transportation business without, prior to commencement of the business, completing the following:
1. Obtaining a business license,
2. Registering such business with the department, and
3. Paying all applicable fees associated with the licensing or permitting of such business, its vehicles, and its employees.
B. Business license fees for ground transportation companies shall be calculated to include the cost of administering and enforcing the provisions of this title. (Ord. 66-14, 2014)