After the service for which a business permit is granted hereunder is discontinued, or if the individual or entity sells their business or discontinues their business for a period of forty-five (45) consecutive days, without having first obtained permission for cessation of such operation from the chief of police, shall have their business permit canceled. Permits granted hereunder shall not be transferable. (Ord. 9517 § 1 (part), 1995: prior code § 6557)