Whenever a license or permit is required in this code or in any municipal ordinance for the maintenance, operation or conduct of any business or establishment, or for doing business or engaging in any activity or occupation, any person, firm or corporation shall be subject to the requirement if, by himself or itself or through an agent, employee or partner, he or it is held forth as being engaged in the business, activity or occupation or if he or it solicits patronage therefor actively or passively; or if he or it performs or attempts to perform any part of such business, activity or occupation in this municipality.
(1993 Code, § 7-1-2)