(A) No business license shall be issued or held by:
(1) A person who has been convicted of a violation of M.C.A. § 45-5-601;
(2) A person who has been convicted of a violation of M.C.A. § 45-5-602 or § 45-5-603 or other crime under the laws of the federal government or any state of the United States;
(3) A person whose license issued under this chapter or issued by the State of Montana has been revoked for cause;
(4) A person who at the time of the application for renewal of any license issued hereunder would not be eligible for such license upon a first application; or
(5) A person who is not a citizen of the United States and who has not been a resident of the State of Montana for at least one year immediately preceding the filing of the application for license.
(B) A business license shall be subject to review if the business involves a gambling device. The City Council or the Planning Board may review the location for compliance with any land use (zoning) regulations and/or compliance with the Growth Policy. Such business shall have a valid state gambling license before a City business license is issued.
(C) Exemptions.
(1) No license shall be required for the following:
(a) Any person or entity for any mere delivery in the City of any property purchased or acquired in good faith from such person or entity as the person or entity’s regular place of business outside the City where no intent by such person is shown to exist to evade the provisions this chapter;
(b) Any nonprofit organization as defined by this chapter;
(c) Any person under 18 years of age;
(d) Any property manager managing or renting less than three dwelling units;
(e) The following professions already licensed by the state or another licensing entity:
1. Attorneys;
2. Medical professionals, including, but not limited to: physicians, surgeons, podiatrists, physician assistants;
3. Dentists/Orthodontists;
4. Nursing Homes, Senior Care facilities, and similar residential care facilities;
5. Hospitals;
6. Mental health counselors or therapists;
7. Accountants; and
8. Any other profession or occupation specifically exempt by Montana law.
(2) The exemptions listed in divisions (C)(1)(a), (C)(1)(b), (C)(1)(c), (C)(1)(d) and (C)(1)(e) above do not apply to a transaction, use or business involving marijuana.
(1985 Code, § 5.04.050) (Ord. 347, passed 8-3-1987)