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DATE:
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT:
Agenda Item:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Carmen Magana
June 22, 2010
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INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE
ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, AMENDING AND RESTATING
CHAPTER 5.02 OF TITLE 5 OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE TITLE 7
OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE PERTAINING TO
BUSINESS LICENSING REGULATIONS"
Administrative Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
I , Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, AMENDING AND RESTATING
CHAPTER 5.02 OF TITLE 5 OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE,
WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE TITLE 7 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE
PERTAINING TO BUSINESS LICENSING REGULATIONS," and set the public hearing
for July 13, 2010.
2. Adopt a resolution establishing a schedule of business license fees for City of Santa Clarita
(City) services.
BACKGROUND
On June 8, 2010, the City Council (the Council) discussed agenda item #12, regarding
re -adopting Los Angeles County Title 7 (business license) by reference. The Council motioned
to have the first reading moved to June 22, 2010,.to further review the proposed business license
fee schedule. Instead of subjectively adopting the County's business license fee schedule by
Ordinance passed to
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reference, the Council has given direction to incrementally increase the City's business license
fee structure over a three-year period to be equivalent to that of the County's fee structure. Any
fee differences between the City's schedule and the County's schedule of $100 or less will be
fully implemented in fiscal year (FY) 2010/11. Any differences over $100 will be phased in
equal increments over a three-year period to reach the full amount of the most current Los
Angeles County business license fee schedule. It should be noted that the most significant
increases in business license fees resulting from the update to the fee schedule would be borne by
new businesses, as existing businesses would generally only be subject to the license renewal fee,
which fees are much lower to begin with and will not be increased on a percentage basis as much
as the fees associated with the original issuance of a business license.
Council also gave direction for City staff to factor the loss of revenue over the last 16 years for
not remaining current with the County's business license fee schedule. During FY 1993/94
through FY 1998/99, the City's business license fee schedule mirrored that of the County's fee
schedule. In FY 1999/00, the County increased their business license fee schedule based on
completing a fee study for full cost recovery of their services. For FY 1999/00, the City's
schedule and the County's schedule began to vary. This difference in the City's schedule
compared to the County's schedule has created a disparity in the amount of revenue to the City's
General Fund. The conservative estimated loss of General Fund revenue to the City for FY
1999/00 through FY 2009/10 is about $890,000. The County has not been able to obtain records
on the past fee schedules and rate increases, and in some cases the files may have been destroyed
due to the retention period expiring.
The City has a formal ,agreement in effect with the County of Los Angeles (County) to perform
business license -permitting consistent with the County Code and the Santa Clarita Municipal
Code (SCMC). In turn, the County of Los Angeles charges the City of Santa Clarita for the cost
of the service provided. These permit revenues, are collected from the business license program
users within the City's jurisdiction, based on the original 1994 fee structure that was adopted by
City Ordinace No. 94-10. The County's fee structure is based on the full cost recovery of
providing services related to the issuance of business licenses. No adjustments have been made
to the City's business license permit structure since 1994. However, in order to stay current with
the costs of providing these services, the business license permit structure of the County has been
adjusted several times since 1994. The City is authorized to adopt codes by reference pursuant to
Government Code section 50022.1 and following, including those adopted by the County of
Los Angeles. The City has previously adopted by reference Title 7 of the Los Angeles County
Code pertaining to business licenses by City Ordinance No. 94-10 in 1994; however, this
Ordinance also adopted the County business license fee schedule in effect as of 1994. The City
had not revised such fee schedule since that date; therefore, the City desires to ensure that the
most current version of Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code is adopted by reference,
including all subsequent amendments to such title, except as such title may be amended by the
City.
As such, staff is recommending, that Chapter 5.02 of Title 5 of ' the City of Santa Clarita
Municipal Code be amended and restated to read as follows:
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"Chapter 5.02
BUSINESS LICENSES
5.02.010 Adoption of Business Licenses Code
5.02.020 General Amendments
5.02.030 Fees
5.02.010 Adoption of Business Licenses Code
A. Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code, entitled "Business Licenses," as such title may
be amended from time to time, is adopted by reference as the business licenses code for
the city to the extent applicable to the city, except as amended by this code, or by any
other city ordinance or resolution that supersedes all or any portion of Title 7.
B. At least two copies of the current provisions of Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code
will at all times be maintained and on file with the office of the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
5.02.020 General Amendments
The following amendments are made to Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code:
A. Whenever "Board of Supervisors" or "Board" is used, it means the Santa Clarita City
Council.
B. Whenever the geographical limits of the County of Los Angeles are used, it means the
geographical limits of the City of Santa Clarita, unlessa different geographical area is
clearly indicated by the context.
C. Whenever "County," "County of Los Angeles," or "unincorporated territory of the
County of fos Angeles" is used, it means the City of Santa Clarita, except when referring
to the officer or department responsible for issuing a license or permit, in which case,
such officer or department will continue to mean the applicable officer or department of
the County of Los Angeles.
D. For Chapters 7.04, 7.06, 7.08, 7. 10, and 7.12, whenever "license" or "licensee" is used, it
also means and includes "permit" or "permittee."
5.02.030 Fees
All references to business license or permit "fees" in Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code,
including the fee schedule set forth in Section 7.14.010, will refer to the applicable business
license or permit fees established by city council resolution."
IMA
Because the proposed ordinance adopts another code by reference, State law requires that the
City Council schedule a public hearing on the ordinance after the first reading. The public
hearing can occur in conjunction with the second reading of the ordinance. Pursuant to
Government Code 50022.3, the notice of the public hearing must be published once a week for
two successive weeks, with at least five days intervening between the respective publication
dates. In addition, the City Clerk is required to keep on file a certified copy of the County
Ordinance to be adopted by reference for at least 15 days before the public hearing, as well as
after its adoption. The revised ordinance and adjusted fees will become effective 30 days after
final passage.
Staff has been in contact with the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce to discuss this
item.
Staff is assessing the existing structure for issuing business licenses and is evaluating additional
avenues to streamline the process for businesses. The overarching goal is to provide better
service to the City's customers and to supply the City with vital information regarding the
business. Staff will be bringing forward an item for City Council consideration after the summer
break to further discuss the business license process.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Business License Program is estimated to increase annual General Fund revenue by
approximately $30,000. Revenues will be reviewed at midyear during Fiscal Year 2010/11, and
any appropriate adjustments will be recommended at that time.
ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance - Amending & Restating Chapter 5.02 of Title 5 of the City of Santa Clarita
Resolution - establishing a schedule of fees for business license per Santa Clarita Municipal
Code 5.02.030
Los Angeles County Title 7 available in the City Clerk's Reading File
Proposed City of Santa Clarita Business License Schedule .
Business License Difference Schedule: Current City vs Current County Schedule
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND
RESTATING CHAPTER 5.02 OF TITLE 5 OF THE CITY
OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH
ADOPTS BY REFERENCE TITLE 7 OF THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE PERTAINING TO
BUSINESS LICENSING REGULATIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council finds as follows:
(a) The City is authorized to adopt codes by reference pursuant to Government Code
section 50022.1 and following, including those adopted by the County of Los Angeles.
(b) The City has previously adopted by reference Title 7 of the Los Angeles County
Code pertaining to business licenses.
(c) The City Council desires to ensure that the most current version of Title 7 of the
Los Angeles County Code is adopted by reference, including all subsequent amendments to such
title, except as such title may be amended by the City.
SECTION 2. Amendment to Chapter 5.02. Chapter 5.02 of Title 5 of the City of
Santa Clarita Municipal Code is amended and restated to read as follows:
"Chapter 5.02
BUSINESS LICENSES
5.02.010 Adoption of Business Licenses Code
5.02.020 General Amendments
5.02.030 Fees
5.02. 010 Adoption of Business Licenses Code
A. Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code, entitled "Business Licenses," as such title may
be amended from time to time, is adopted by reference as the business licenses code for
the city to the extent applicable to the city, except as amended _ by this code, or by any
other city ordinance or resolution that supersedes all or any portion of Title 7.
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B. At least two copies of the current provisions of Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code
will at all times be maintained and on file with the office of the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
5.02.020 General Amendments
The following amendments are made to Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code:
A. Whenever "Board of Supervisors" or "Board" is used, it means the Santa Clarita City
Council.
B, Whenever the geographical limits of the County of Los Angeles are used, it means the
geographical limits of the City of Santa Clarita, unless a different geographical area is
clearly indicated by the context.
C. Whenever "County," "County of Los Angeles," or "unincorporated territory of the
County of Los Angeles" is used, it means the City of Santa Clarita, except when referring
to the officer or department responsible for issuing a license or permit, in which case,
such officer or department will continue to mean the applicable officer or department of
the County of Los Angeles.
D. For Chapters 7.04, 7.06, 7.08, 7. 10, and 7.12, whenever "license" or "licensee" is used, it
also means and includes "permit" or "permittee."
5.02.030 Fees
All references to business license or permit "fees" in Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code,
including the fee schedule set forth in Section 7.14.010, will refer to the applicable business
license or permit fees established by city council resolution."
SECTION 3. Violation - Penalty. A violation of Chapter 5.02 constitutes a
misdemeanor and will be subject to the applicable penalties under Chapter 23.10 of the Santa
Clarita Municipal Code in addition to any other penalties or remedies that may be available.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of
this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court
of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each and
every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional
without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or
unconstitutional
SECTION 5. Publication. The City Clerk is directed to cause this ordinance to be
published in the manner required by law.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
day of , 2010.
I, Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance 10- was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the day of 2010. That thereafter, said
Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day
of 2010, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance and
was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806).
CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE
I, , City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby
certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original Ordinance 10- , adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Clarita, CA on , 2010, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this day of
2010.
City Clerk
By
Deputy City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 10 -XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE
OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR BUSINESS LICENSES
UNDER CHAPTER 5.02 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita adopted by reference Title 7 of the Los Angeles
County Code pertaining to business licensing as Chapter 5.02 of the. Santa Clarita Municipal
Code by City Ordinance No. 94-10 in 1994;
WHEREAS, as part of Ordinance No. 94-10, the City also adopted the County of
Los Angeles business license fee schedule in effect as of 1994;
WHEREAS, the City has not revised such fee schedule since that date;
WHEREAS, in 2006, Los Angeles County conducted an extensive analysis of its
services, the costs reasonably borne for providing those services, the beneficiaries of those
services, and the revenues produced by those paying fees and charges for special services
pertaining to business licensing ("County Business Licensing Fee Study"), which Fee Study is on
file with the City Clerk and incorporated by this reference;
WHEREAS, based on the County Business Licensing Fee Study, the County revised its
business licensing fee schedule in 2006, which fee schedule. is currently codified at Section
7.14.010 of Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code (the County's current business license fee
schedule); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to establish a policy of recovering the full costs reasonably
borne of providing special services of a voluntary and limited nature, such that general taxes are
not diverted from general services of a broad nature and thereby utilized to subsidize unfairly and
inequitable such special services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance 10-xx on the _ day of July 2010,
establishing its policy for implementing such Ordinance as codified in Chapter 5.02 of the. Santa
Clarita Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, under Chapter 3.32 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code it is the City's
practice to revise fees and charges after providing notice and holding a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing has been provided per Government Code
Section 6062a, oral and written presentations made and received, and the required public hearing
held; and
WHEREAS, a schedule of business Iicense fees to be paid by those requesting such
special services need to be adopted so that the City might carry into effect its policies; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council to develop a revised schedule of fees
and charges based on incrementally phasing in the County's current business license fee structure
over a period of three years; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby resolve as
follows:
SECTION 1. Fee Schedule Adoption. The schedule of business license fees and
charges as set forth in the attached Exhibit A is hereby adopted. The City Council further directs
that the applicable Los Angeles County officials, employees, and agents that are charged with
administering the City's business licensing code on behalf of the City compute, apply, and collect
such applicable fees and charges for the listed licensing services when such services are provided
by the County.
SECTION 2. Severability. If any portion of this Resolution is declared invalid, then it is
the intention of the City Council to have passed the entire Resolution and all its component parts,
and all other sections of this Resolution will remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. Repealer. All resolutions and other actions of the City Council in conflict
with the contents of this Resolution are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Resolution will go into full force and effect after 30
days from adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of July, 2010.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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MAYOR
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a
regular meeting thereof, held on the day of July, 2010, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES } ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
L. , City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby
certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original Resolution No. 10- , adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California on July , 2010, which is now on file in my
office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this _ day of 2010.
City Clerk
Deputy City Clerk
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
SACHI A. HAMAI
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, SACHI A. HAMAI, Executive Officer -Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Los Angeles, do hereby certify that the, attached is a full, true and correct
copy of the Los Angeles County Code, Title 7 — Business Licenses (Current through
Ordinance 2009-0059, passed December 22, 2009) of which is on file in the
Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles and ex
officio the governing body of all other special assessment and taxing districts,
agencies and authorities for which said Board so acts.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of the County of
Los Angeles this 19th day of May , 2010
SACHI A. HAMAI, Executive Officer -Clerk of
the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Los eles.
By
Deputy
383 KENNETH HAHN HALL OF ADMINISTRATION LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012
(213) 974-1411 FAX (213) 620-0636
Cert- County Code Title 7_051910
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LA County Code
Title 7
Business Licenses (Current through Ordinance 2009-0059, passed December 22, 2009)
Chapters:
7.FN FOOTNOTES TO TITLE 7
7.01DIV Division 1. General Licensing Procedures
7.02 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS OF TERMS
7.04 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
7.06 APPLICATIONS, RENEWALS, TRANSFERS
7.08 DENIAL OR REVOCATION CONDITIONS
7.10 HEARINGS
7.12 APPEALS
7.14 LICENSE FEES
7.15DIV Division 2. Specific Businesses
7.16 AMBULANCES
7.17 AMBULETTES
7.18 BILLIARD ROOMS
7.20 BINGO
7.22 CARD AND GAME CLUBS
7.24 CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS
7.25 CIRCUSES AND CARNIVALS
7.26 COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSES
7.28 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
7.30 DANCES
7.32 DEMONSTRATORS
7.36 ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES
7.38 ESCORT BUREAUS
7.39 To Be Determined
7.40 FIRE AND CLOSING -OUT SALES
7.42 FUNERAL ESCORTS
7.44 GROWTH CENTERS
7.46 GUN DEALERS
7.47 HEALTH CLUBS
7.48 HOG RANCHES
7.50 HOUSING
7.52 IDENTIFICATION CARD PREPARATION
7.54 MASSAGE
7.55 MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
7.56 MODEL STUDIOS
7.58 MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRERS
7.60 OUTDOOR FESTIVALS
7.62 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
7.64 PICTURE ARCADES
7.66 PINBALL MACHINES
7.70 PRIVATE SCHOOLS
7.72 PUBLIC EATING PLACES
7.74 REBOUND TUMBLING CENTERS AND OTHER AMUSEMENT DEVICES
7.76 SALE OF SECONDHAND GOODS
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7.78
SOUND AND ADVERTISING VEHICLES
7.80
TAXICABS AND WATER TAXIS
7.82
THEATERS
7.84
TRADE-IN DEALERS
7.85
VACATION CERTIFICATE BUSINESS
7.86
VALET PARKING SERVICE
7.88
VEHICLE RENTALS
7.89
NAME TO BE DETERMINED BY COUNTY COUNSEL
7.90
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESSES, TRADES AND SERVICES
7.92
ADULT BUSINESSES
7.94
BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS
7.96
To Be Determined
7.200APX
Appendix to Title 7
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Chapter 7.FN
FOOTNOTES TO TITLE 7
Sections:
7.FN.010 I Footnotes to Title 7.
Section 7.FN.010 Footnotes to Title 7.
FOOTNOTES FOR TITLE 7
1. For statutory provisions on county licensing of businesses, see Bus. and Prof. Code § 16100 et seq.
Editor's Note: Before amendment by Ord. 11729, Ch. 31 of Ord. 5860 on license fees consisted of
individual sections, as follows: 11001; 11002; 11004, 11005--11011; [11012 repealed by 11821 § 1,
1978]; 11013--11029; 11030 as amended by 11356 § 3, 1967; 11031--11091; 11092 as amended by
11282 § 2, 1976; 11093 as amended by 11498 § 2, 1976; 11094 and 11095. All this material now
appears as Section 11001 only.
Editor's Note: Before Ord. 11806 amended Ch. IV of Ord. 5860 in its entirety, the following
ordinances comprised the chapter; these ordinances are still in effect and underlie the provisions of
Ord. 11806 even though they cannot, due to changes in section numbering, be shown following
specific sections: Ords. 5958 § 12, 1952; 6223 §§ 1--3, 1953; 7153 § 1, 1957; 7159 §§ 8, 9, 1957;
Ord. 7182 §§ 1, 2, 1957; 7462 § 18, 1959; 7474 §§ 1, 2, 1959; 7479 § 1, 1959; 7545 § 2, 1959; 778 §
4, 1960; 7939 § 1, 1961; 8073 §§ 9--15, 1961; 8097 § 6, 1961; 8283 § 2, 1962; 8485 §§ 3, 4, 1963;
8593 § 1, 1968; 9714 § 15, 1969; 9807 § 8, 1969; 10217 § 10, 1971; 10578 § 1, 1972; 10932 § 1,
1974; 11058 § 1, 1974; 11209 § 1, 1975; 11228 § 1, 1975 and 11410 § 1, 1975 and 11410 § 1, 1976.
4. For constitutional provisions on bingo games, see Calif. Const., Art. IV § 19; for statutory provisions
on the same, see Penal Code § 326.5.
5. For statutory provisions on charitable solicitations, see Bus. and Prof. Code § 17510 et seq.
I
For statutory provisions on cold storage, see Health and sat. Code § 28110 et seq.
i,
For statutory provisions on local regulation of tow -car, service, see Vehicle Code § 21100.
Editor's Note: Chapter. 10 of Ord. 5860, on dances, has been updated in its entirety several times; the
following sections, at one time part of Ord. 5860, Ord. 7462, or added by other ordinances, did not
appear in Ord. 9278, but have not been repealed:
2016 as amended by 8649 § 2, 1964.
2017 added by 8905 § 1, 1965; amended by 8906 § 1, 1965.
2047--2048 amended by 6170 § 12 (part), 1953 and 7462 § 20 (part), 1959.
2054 added by 9249 § 1, 1966; amended by 9252 § 1, 1966.
2076.1 and 2077.5 added by 8874 § 2, 1965.
2078--2080 in 7462 § 20, 1959.
2084 in 5860 in 1951.
2085 amended by 7141 § 2 (part), 1957.
2086--2087 in 5860 in 1951.
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2090 amended by 7462 § 20 (part), 1959 and 8953 § 1, 1965.
2091 in 5860; amended by 7462 § 20 (part), 1959.
2093 amended by 7141 § 2 (part), 1957 and 7462 § 20 (part), 1959.
2094 amended by 7141 § 2 (part), 1957, 7462 § 20 (part), 1959 and 8649
§ 3, 1964.
2095--2101 in 5860; 2095 amended by 7462 § 20 (part), 1959.
2104 added by 6170 § 14, 1953.
2163 in 5860 in 1951.
9. For statutory provisions on licenses to sell concealed weapons, see Penal Code § 12070 et seq.
10. For statutory provisions on the feeding of garbage to swine, see Food and Agric. Code § 10901 et
seq.
11. For statutory provisions on motor vehicle repair dealers, see Bus. and Prof. Code §9880 et seq.
12. For statutory provisions on county licensing of peddlers, see Bus. and Prof. Code § 16101.
14. For statutory provisions on restaurants, see Health and Saf. Code § 28520 et seq; for provisions on
local regulation of restaurants, see Health and Saf. Code § 28693.
15. For statutory provisions on secondhand dealers, see Bus. and Prof. Code § 21600 et seq.
16. For statutory provisions allowing local authorities to license and regulate the operation of vehicles
for hire and taxi drivers, see Vehicle Code §§ 16501 and 21100; for provisions on financial
responsibility requirements for vehicles for hire, see Vehicle Code § 16500.
Editor's Note: Articles 1 and 2 of Chapter 8 of Ord. 5860, on taxicabs, were entirely amended and
updated by Ord. 11730 § 1, 1978. However, some section numbers existing before the 1978
amendment did not appear in 11730; although they were not repealed. These section numbers, as
amended, are as follows:
1507.2-- added by 7816 § 2 (part), 1960; amended by 8073 § 24, 1961 and 9714 § 15 (part), 1969.
1531.5 -- added by 7848 § 4 (part), 1960.
1531.6-- added by 7848 § 4 (part), 1960; amended by 9714 § 15 (part), 1969 and 9807 § 8 (part),
1969.
1552 -- in original Ord. 5860.
1553 -- in 5860; amended by 778 § 6 (part), 1960.
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Chapter 7.01DIV
Division 1. General Licensing Procedures
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Chapter 7.02
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS OF TERMS
Sections:
7.02.010 Short title.
7.02.020 Definitions applicable.
7.02.030 Activity.
7.02.040 Alcoholic beverage.
7.02.050 Applicant.
7.02.060 Application.
7.02.070 Article.
7.02.080 Block.
7.02.090 Board.
7.02.100 Building Code.
7.02.110 Business.
7.02.120 Certification.
7.02.130 Chapter.
7.02.140 Combustible rubbish.
7.02.150 Commission.
7.02.160 County.
7.02.170 County engineer.
7.02.180 County veterinarian.
7.02.190 Garbage.
7.02.200 Health officer.
7.02.210 Industrial waste.
7.02.220 License.
7.02.230 Market refuse.
7.02.240 Noncombustible rubbish.
7.02.250 Oath.
7.02.260 Person.
7.02.270 Proprietary club.
7.02.280 Public agency.
7.02.290 Rubbish.
7.02.300 Section.
7.02.310 Shall and may.
7.02.315 Tax collector.
7.02.320 Waste disposal facility.
7.02.330 Waste disposal industry.
7.02.340 Tenses.
7.02.350 Genders.
7.02.360 Number.
7.02.370 Interpretation as minimum requirements.
7.02.380 Reference to ordinances or statutes.
7.02.390 Severability.
Section 7.02.010 Short title.
The ordinance codified in Title 7 of this code shall be known as, and may be cited as "the license
ordinance." (Ord. 8634 § 1, 1964: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 19, 1951.)
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Section 7.02.020 Definitions applicable.
Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter shall govern the construction of
Ordinance 5860, set forth in this title. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 21, 1951.)
Section 7.02.030 Activity.
"Activity" includes a business or occupation and also every other activity for which this title requires
a license, whether such activity is a business or occupation or neither. (Ord. 7462 § 4 (part), 1959: Ord.
5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 22.5, 1951.)
Section 7.02.040 Alcoholic beverage.
"Alcoholic beverage" means and includes alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer and every liquid or solid
containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and which contains one-half of one percent or more of alcohol
by volume, and which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed or combined with
other substances. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 22, 1951.)
Section 7.02.050 Applicant.
"Applicant" means a person who has applied for, but not obtained, any license, permit, certification,
or renewal thereof, required by this title. (Ord. 5942 § 2 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 21.2,
1951.)
Section 7.02.060 Application.
"Application" means a written request made to the tax collector or other appropriate officer or body
by an applicant for any license, permit, certification, or renewal thereof, required by this title. (Ord. 5942
§ 2 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 21.4, 1951.)
Section 7.02.070 - Article.
"Article" means an article of Ordinance 5860, as originally adopted, unless some other ordinance or
statute is mentioned. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 23, 1951.)
Section 7.02.080 Block.
'Block":means both sides of a highway between one intersecting highway and the next intersecting
highway. A private street used as and appearing to be a public highway shall be considered a highway for
the purposes of this section. (Ord. 9557 § 1 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 23.5, 1951.)
Section 7.02.090 Board.
"Board" means the board of supervisors of the county of Los Angeles. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 24,
1951.)
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Section 7.02.100 Building Code. -
"Building Code" means Ordinance 2225, entitled "building code," adopted March 20, 1933. (Ord.
10233 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 24.2, 1951.)
Section 7.02.110 Business.
"Business" includes every activity for which this title requires a license, whether such activity is a
business or occupation or neither. (Ord. 7462 § 4 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 24.3, 1951.)
Section 7.02.120 Certification.
"Certification" means a written statement made by the county engineer and containing a statement
that he has examined an application for a license to operate a waste disposal facility and that, in the
opinion of the county engineer, the applicant has complied and can comply with all applicable provisions
of this title and regulations imposed pursuant to former Section 2234.7 of Ordinance 5860. The
regulations shall be stated in the certification. (Ord. 6104 § 1 (part), 1952: Ord. 5942 § 2 (part), 1952:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 24.5, 1951.)
Section 7.02.130 Chapter.
"Chapter" means a chapter of this title. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 25, 1951.)
Section 7.02.140 Combustible rubbish.
"Combustible rubbish" means all discarded combustible material including, but not limited to,
papers, rags, household bedding, excelsior or other packing materials, cartons, boxes and containers of
wood or fiber, sawdust, shavings, lumber scraps, wood or wooden articles, trees, plants, vines, and the
prunings thereof. (Ord. 5942 § 2 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 25.5, 1951.)
Section 7.02.150 Commission.
Except as specifically provided, the words "public welfare commission" and "commission" both
mean the business license commission. In .all matters relating to the licensing and monitoring of
ambulance operations and ambulance personnel, and ambulette operators, ambulette drivers and,
ambulette attendants, however, the words "public welfare commission," "commission," "business license
commission," "executive officer of the commission," "executive officer of the business license
commission," and "executive assistant of the business license commission" shall refer to and mean the
director of the department of health services of the county of Los Angeles or his/her duly authorized
designee(s). (Ord. 92-0132 § 1, 1992: Ord. 88-0181 § 1, 1988: Ord. 10675 § 1 (part), 1973: Ord. 10629 §
4, 1972: Ord. 9807 § 1, 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 25.7, 1951.)
Section 7.02.160 County.
"County" means the county of Los Angeles. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 26, 1951.)
Section 7.02.170 County engineer.
"County engineer" means the county engineer of the county of Los Angeles, or his authorized deputy,
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agent or representative. (Ord. 5942 § 2 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 26.1, 1951.)
Section 7.02.180 County veterinarian.
"County veterinarian" means the county veterinarian of the county, or his authorized deputy, agent,
representative or inspector. (Ord. 5942 § 2 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 26.7, 1951.)
Section 7.02.190 Garbage.
"Garbage" means all discarded food, animal offal, or fruit and vegetable waste resulting from the
preparation of food, or any manufactured product thereof, from, but not limited to, private dwellings,
flats, canneries, kitchens, boarding houses, apartment houses, hotels, restaurants, or other places or
institutions, public or private, where garbage is produced, or the waste or cleanings from chickens or
other fowl, rabbits or other animals, fish or other seafood that shall have been prepared for or intended to
be used as food. "Garbage" does not include market refuse or hides, fat, or bones of four -footed animals,
or grease, meat scraps, or other similar materials being transported to a rendering plant for processing.
(Ord. 5942 § 2 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 26.2, 1951.)
Section 7.02.200 Health officer.
"Health officer" means the county health officer of the county of Los Angeles, or his authorized
deputy, agent or representative. (Ord. 5942 § 2 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 26.4, 1951.)
Section 7.02.210 Industrial waste.
"Industrial waste" means any liquid, semiliquid or solid wastes from industrial or manufacturing
operations or processes, which are collected or transported by truck from the premises where they
originate to another location for disposal. Salvaged materials, such as scrap metal being hauled to a
foundry for reprocessing, waste paper being hauled to a paper mill for reuse, waste oil being hauled to an
oil reclamation plant, or market refuse being hauled to a ranch or dairy, shall not be considered as
industrial waste. (Ord. 5942 § 2 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 26.5, 1951.)
Section 7.02.220 License.
"License" means a license issued pursuant to this title, and includes the temporary license provided
for in Section 7.06.060 of this title. (Ord. 8097 § 1, 1961: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 26.6, 1951.)
Section 7.02.230 Market refuse.
"Market refuse" means waste vegetables or fruit, or the cuttings, trimmings, residue or scraps
therefrom, that have resulted from the preparation of vegetables or fruit in markets or packing houses for
public sale in markets, and shall not include meat scraps, bones or other gabage. (Ord. 5942 § 2 (part),
1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 26.8, 1951.)
Section 7.02.240 Noncombustible rubbish.
"Noncombustible rubbish" means all discarded material not included within the term "combustible
rubbish," including, but not limited to, bottles, broken glass, crockery, earthenware, tin cans, tinware,
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wire, and other articles of discarded metal, automobile tires and tubes, batteries, kegs, barrels, and metal
casks, brick, concrete and plaster left from the construction of new buildings or from the repair or
alteration of old buildings. (Ord. 5942 § 2 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 26.9, 1951.)
Section 7.02.250 Oath.
"Oath" includes affirmation. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 27, 1951.)
Section 7.02.260 Person.
"Person" means an individual, partnership, firm, or corporation. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 28, 1951.)
Section 7.02.270 Proprietary club.
"Proprietary club" means a club whose property and funds belong to a proprietor who usually
conducts it with a view to profit. The members, in consideration of the payment by them to the proprietor
of entrance fees and subscriptions, are entitled to. make such use of the premises and property, and to
exercise such other rights and privileges, as the contract between them and the proprietor justifies. A
proprietary club may, in its nature, be conducted by either an individual, a partnership, a voluntary
association, or a corporation. (Ord. 9897 § 1, 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. I Art. 2 § 28.1, 1951.)
Section 7.02.280 Public agency.
"Public agency" means the United States or any federal department or agency thereof, this state, any
other. state, or any state department or agency of either, a county, city and county, parish, city, public
corporation or public district of this state or of any other state. (Ord. 9592 § 1 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch.
1 Art. 2 § 28.2, 1951.)
Section 7.02.290 Rubbish.
"Rubbish" means combustible and noncombustible rubbish, and includes all material usually known
as rubbish, also trash, debris, lawn cuttings, tree trimmings, or any refuse or waste matter other than
garbage, manure, market refuse, or the hides, fat or bones of four -footed animals, or grease, meat scraps,
or other similar materials being transported to a rendering plant for processing. (Ord. 6330 § 1 (part),
1954: Ord. 5942 § 2 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. l Art. 2 § 28.5, 1951.)
Section 7.02.300 Section.
"Section" means a section of this title. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 30, 1951.)
Section 7.02.310 Shall and may.
"Shall" is mandatory, and "may" is permissive. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 29, 1951.)
Section 7.02.315 Tax collector.
"Tax collector" means the treasurer and tax collector of the county of Los Angeles, or his authorized
deputy, agent, or representative. (Ord. 88-0126 § 40, 1988.)
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Section 7.02.320 Waste disposal facility.
"Waste disposal facility" means any dump, transfer station, incinerator, land -reclamation project, or
other similar site or facility which is used or intended to be used for the transfer, salvage or disposal of
rubbish, garbage or industrial waste, except grading for which a permit has been obtained pursuant to
Chapter 70 of Ordinance 2225, entitled 'Building Code," adopted March 20, 1933, and set out in Title 26
of this code. (Ord. 8073 § 1 (part), 1961: Ord. 5942 § 2 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 31, 1951.)
Section 7.02.330 Waste disposal industry.
"Waste disposal industry" means the business of collecting, transporting or disposing of garbage,
rubbish or industrial waste, or the conducting, operating or maintaining a waste disposal facility. (Ord.
5942 § 2 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 32, 1951.)
Section 7.02.340 Tenses.
The present tense includes the past and future tenses. (Ord. 5860 Ch. I Art. 1 § 4, 1951.)
Section 7.02.350 Genders.
Each gender includes the other two genders. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 5, 1951.)
Section 7.02.360 Number.
The singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. § 6, 1951.)
Section 7.02.370 Interpretation as minimum requirements.
The provisions of this title shall be the minimum requirements -for the protection of the public
convenience, safety, health and general welfare. (Ord. 5942 § 1, 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 18,
1951.)
Section 7.02.380 Reference to ordinances or statutes.
Whenever any reference is made to any portion of Ordinance 5860, or of any other ordinance, or to
any statute, such reference shall apply to all amendments and additions thereto now or hereafter made.
(Ord. 5860 Ch. I Art. 1 § 2, 1951.)
Section 7.02.390 Severability.
If any provision of Ordinance 5860 and this Title 7 or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance and the application of such provision to
other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 3, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.04
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Sections:
7.04.010 License -- Required.
7.04.020 Business activity without license prohibited.
7.04.030 License -- Prerequisite to advertising certain activities.
7.04.040 Only one license required.
7.04.050 License -- Separate required for each activity.
7.04.060 Activity confined to location specified in license.
7.04.070 License -- Posting at fixed place of business.
7.04.080 License -- Carrying by itinerants.
7.04.090 License -- Issuance to corporations and persons operating under fictitious names.
7.04.100 Records and reports in English.
7.04.110 Reports -- True name and address required.
7.04.120 License -- Consent to right of entry required when.
7.04.130 Premises --Communication device restrictions.
7.04.140 Premises -- Zoning provisions applicable.
7.04.145 Premises -- Graffiti free.
7.04.150 License -- Reference to commission required when.
7.04.160 License forms -- Numbering, signing and recordkeeping -- Auditor duties.
7.04.170 License forms -- Supplied by auditor -- Distribution when completed.
7.04.180 License forms -- Information required.
7.04.190 Vehicle licenses -- Plates or stickers furnished.
7.04.200 Vehicle licenses -- Attachment of plates and decals.
7.04.210 Vehicle licenses -- Affixing stickers.
7.04.220 License -- Exhibition on request.
7.04.230 Fees and penalties -- Tax collector duties.
7.04.240 Fees and penalties -- Deposit in trust fund.
7.04.250 Tax collector's monthly report -- Contents.
7.04.260 Refunds.
7.04.270 Illegal occupations not authorized.
7.04.280 Enforcement rules and regulations -- Public welfare commission authority.
7.04.290 Deputies -- Powers and duties.
7.04.300 False statements in documents deemed misdemeanor.
7.04.310 Actions to collect license fees.
7.04.320 Violation -- Penalty.
7.04.330 Operating without license -- Deemed misdemeanor -- Penalty.
7.04.340 Operating without license -- Injunctive relief.
7.04.350 Violation of injunction -- Civil penalty.
7.04.360 Operating without a license -- Civil penalty.
7.04.370 Continuing violations.
7.04.380 Operating without a license -- Order to cease operations.
Section 7.04.010 License -- Required.
A license shall be procured immediately before the continuance under the provisions of this title, or
the commencement of any business, occupation or other activity for which this title requires a license,
from the tax collector of this county, which license shall authorize the party obtaining the same to
transact the business or engage in the activity described in such license for the period named therein in
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the county. (Ord. 7462 § 2 (part); 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 8, 1951.)
Section 7.04.020 Business activity without license prohibited.
No person shall engage in, conduct, manage or carry on any business or other activity for which a
license is required by this title if:
A. He does so without having, pursuant to the provisions of this Title 7, procured a license to do so
and paid the fee required, or
B. If such license has expired, been suspended, revoked, or denied. (Ord. 12335 § 1, 1981: Ord.
10159 § 1, 1970: Ord. 7462 § 2 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 7, 1951.)
Section 7.04.030 License -- Prerequisite to advertising certain activities.
A person shall not advertise or announce, by any means or medium, including but not confined to
pamphlets, handbills, newspapers, radio and television, any exhibition (Section 7.90.380 ), rodeo
(Section 7.90.590), traveling show (Section 7.90.620), single dance (Section 7.30.180), or outdoor
festival (Section 7.60.030), or the sale of tickets thereto, until he has acquired the required license and
such license is in full force and effect. (Ord. 12335 § 4, 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. I § 7.6, 1951.)
Section 7.04.040 Only one license required.
Where Section 7.04.020 and any other section of this title requires that every person who conducts,
manages or carries on a business or other activity first procure a license, it shall be sufficient if the real
party in interest procures such a license and, if he does so, a person who conducts, manages or carries on
such business as the employee of such real party in interest is not required to obtain an additional license
unless this title otherwise so expressly provides. (Ord. 10159 § 2, 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. I § 8.5,
1951.)
Section 7.04.050 License -- Separate required for each activity.
If a person shall engage in, conduct, manage or carry on at the same time more than one of the
activities defined and referred to in this title he shall be deemed to be engaging in, conducting, managing
and carrying on each such activity separately and apart from the other such activity, except that the total
fees for all annual licenses issued at the same time and to the same person at any one location and one
post office address, other than dance or entertainment licenses under Chapter 7.30 of this title, shall be in
the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975:
Ord. 8073 § 1 (part), 1961: Ord. 7462 § 2 (part), 1959: Ord. 6649 § 1 (part), 1955: Ord. 6586 § 1 (part),
1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 9, 1951.)
Section 7.04.060 Activity confined to location specified in license.
When a license specifies the post office address of the activity licensed the licensee may conduct
such activity only at the address specified in the license. (Ord. 8073 § 1 (part), 1961: Ord. 7462 § 2
(part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 10, 1951.)
Section 7.04.070 License -- Posting at fixed place of business.
Every person having a license under the provisions of this title and conducting, managing or carrying
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on a business or occupation at a fixed place of business, shall keep such license posted and exhibited
while in force in some conspicuous part of said place of business. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9.5 § 111, 1951.)
Section 7.04.080 License -- Carrying by itinerants.
Every person having such license and not having a fixed place of business shall carry such license
with him at all times while carrying on the business or occupation for which the same was granted. (Ord.
5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9.5 § 112, 1951.)
Section 7.04.090 License -- Issuance to corporations and persons operating under
fictitious names.
A. A license may be issued pursuant to this title to a corporation duly authorized to transact business
in this state, or to a person operating under a fictitious name who has complied with all of the provisions
of Section 2466 of the Civil Code of this state or any statute superseding or taking the place of such code
section. Otherwise, all such licenses shall be issued in the true name of the individual or individuals
applying therefor. Except as above provided, no business so licensed may operate under any false or
fictitious name.
B. A license issued to- a corporation shall designate such corporation by the exact name which
appears in the articles of incorporation of such corporation.
C. This section does not apply to escort bureaus. (Ord. 7462 § 3, 1959; Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 11,
1951.)
Section 7.04.100 Records and reports in English.
Every report and record made by the licensee, employee or agent, as required by the terms of this
title, shall be written or printed entirely in the English language in a clear and legible manner. (Ord. 5860
Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 14, 1951.)
Section 7.04.110 Reports -- True name and address required.
Every person making out any report or record required by the terms of this title, or any copy thereof,
shall sign his true name and give the true name and correct address of the licensee. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art.
1 § 15, 1951.)
Section 7.04.120 License -- Consent to right of entry required when.
If the commission finds that to enforce the provisions of this title unannounced frequent inspections
are necessary, and that obtaining an inspection warrant would frustrate the governmental purpose behind
the inspection, it may, pursuant to Sections 7.06.110, 7.06.150, 7.08.010, 7.08.100, 7.08.120 or 7.08.130,
impose as a condition that the applicant or licensee consent to entry at all reasonable times of applicant's
or licensee's place of business by the tax collector, sheriff, or any of their deputies, any peace officer, and
any other officer whose duty it is to inspect any phase of applicant's or licensee's business or occupation.
Upon presentation of proper credentials by any such officer, such applicant or licensee shall comply with
the condition imposed. (Ord. 10545 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 9592 § 1 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. I Art. I §
20, 1951.)
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Section 7.04.130 Premises --Communication device restrictions.
A person shall not permit any communication devices to be installed or used in conjunction with any
business or activity for which this title requires a license so as to interfere or hinder inspection by the tax
collector or any peace officer of such business or activity. (Ord. 92-0132 § 2, 1992: Ord. 10009 § 2
(part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 1 § 301, 1951.)
Section 7.04.140 Premises -- Zoning provisions applicable.
The tax collector shall not issue any license to carry on any business at a specific location, except a
renewal, until he receives evidence that the carrying on of such business at such location is not prohibited
by any provision of the zoning ordinance, set out at Title 22 of this code. (Ord. 10009 § 1 (part), 1970:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 17, 1951.)
Section 7.04.145 Premises -- Graffiti free.
Every person subject to this chapter shall make a promise in writing that such person will make a
reasonable effort to maintain the premises of the business free from graffiti, as defined in Section
l 3.12.020 of the County Code.
The tax collector is authorized to refuse to issue or to renew a license if an applicant refuses to make
or fails to abide by such written promise. (Ord. 94-0009 § 1, 1994.)
Section 7.04.150 License -- Reference to commission required when.
When it appears to the tax collector that license, which by the provisions of this title is to be issued
or renewed by the tax collector without an order of the commission, should not be issued or renewed, he
shall refuse to issue such license and shall immediately report the facts to the commission in writing. He
shall not thereafter issue such license until so ordered by the commission. (Ord. 9897 § 2 (part), 1969:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 40, 1951.)
Section 7.04.160 License forms -- Numbering, signing and recordkeeping -- Auditor
duties.
The auditor shall number all licenses and shall sign all those that are not in the form of a plate, tag, or
sticker. The auditor shall issue licenses to the tax collector in such quantities as the tax collector shall
require, taking a receipt therefor, and keeping such accounts as may be necessary to determine the
accountability of tax collector. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 124, 1951.)
Section 7.04.170 License forms -- Supplied by auditor -- Distribution when
completed.
A. The county auditor shall furnish the tax collector with license forms in multiple copies, together
with such supplemental plates, cards, tag and stickers as may be required.
B. The tax collector shall complete the license form by filling in all pertinent data and shall give the
original to the licensee, the duplicate to the county auditor, and retain the remaining copy or copies. (Ord.
5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 121, 1951.)
Section 7.04.180 License forms -- Information required.
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Each license, other than a license in the form of a plate or sticker, shall state the person to whom, and
the kind of business and the location for which the same is issued, and the date of issuance, the license
period for which it is issued, and the amount therefor, and shall refer to Ordinance 5860, and be signed
by the tax collector. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 122, 1951.)
Section 7.04.190 Vehicle licenses -- Plates or stickers furnished.
Whenever under the provisions of this title a license or permit is issued for the use of a vehicle, the
tax collector shall issue either a license plate or a gummed sticker for each vehicle covered. (Ord. 9630 §
5 (part), 1968: Ord. 9592 § 4 (part), 1968: Ord. 8073 § 3 (part), 1961: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 123,
1951.)
Section 7.04.200 Vehicle licenses -- Attachment of plates and decals.
The tax collector shall attach or cause to have attached to the rear of a taxicab, the licensee shall
attach to the left side of a rubbish or waste disposal vehicle, and in all other cases the licensee shall
attach to the rear of the vehicle the license plate or decal issued by the tax collector in a conspicuous
place. (Ord. 88-0126 § 1, 1988: Ord. 6822 § 3 (part), 1955: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9.5 § 114, 1951.)
Section 7.04.210 Vehicle licenses -- Affixing stickers.
A. If a sticker is issued, the licensee shall attach the sticker to the windshield of the vehicle in such
manner as to be clearly visible from outside the vehicle.
B. If, because of the presence of other stickers required by law, such sticker legally cannot be placed
on the windshield, or if there is no windshield, the licensee shall attach the sticker to the vehicle in a
conspicuous location, as near as practicable to the lower righthand corner of the windshield or of the
place where the windshield would be if there were one, and in such manner as to be clearly visible from
outside the vehicle. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9.5 § 113, 1951.)
Section 7.04.220 License -- Exhibition on request.
Every person having a license under the provisions of this title shall produce and exhibit that same
whenever requested to do so by any peace officer or by any officer authorized to issue, inspect or collect
licenses. (Ord. 91-0149 § 1, 1991: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9.5 § 115, 1951.)
Section 7.04.230 Fees and penalties -- Tax collector duties.
The tax collector shall collect the license fees and penalties under this title when he receives the
application for a license, and perform such other duties as are by this title prescribed. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1
Art. I 1 § 127, 1951.)
Section 7.04.240 Fees and penalties -- Deposit in trust fund.
The tax collector every business day shall deposit in the tax collector's trust fund in the county
treasury all license fees and penalties collected. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 129, 1951.)
Section 7.04.250 Tax collector's monthly report -- Contents.
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A. On the first business day of each month, the tax collector shall prepare a report showing in the
case of all licenses either issued, denied, or where the application has been withdrawn:
1. All penalties collected;
2. All fees collected for licenses which have.been issued;
3. All sums retained from fees paid with applications which have been denied or withdrawn.
B. The tax collector shall deposit all such sums so reported in the general fund of the county treasury.
(Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 132, 1951.)
Section 7.04.260 Refunds.
If an application for a license is withdrawn before it has been completely processed by the tax
collector and, pending action upon such application, the applicant has not engaged in the business or
activity for which the license is required, either pursuant to Section 7.06.060 or in violation of the
provisions of this title, the tax collector shall refund to the applicant 50 percent of the license fee
(excluding penalties). No refunds shall be granted when the application has been completely processed or
denied. (Ord. 11366 § 4, 1976: Ord. 9897 § 4 (part), 1969: Ord. 7462 § 12 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1
Art. 11 § 130, 1951.)
Section 7.04.270 Illegal occupations not authorized.
A license granted pursuant to this title does not permit any occupation or activity of any kind which
is prohibited by Ordinance 5860 orany any other ordinance, or by any state statute, law, rule, order or
regulation. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 16, 1951.)
Section 7.04.280 Enforcement rules and regulations -- Public welfare commission
authority.
The commission may adopt such rules and regulations as it finds are necessary and expedient to
enforce the provisions of this title. Such rules and regulations shall be. such as may be proper and
necessary for the maintenance of public order, the orderly conduct within establishments, the better
enforcement of the provisions of this title, or to assure that the businesses or activities will comport with
the public welfare. (Ord. 9962 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9630 § 7, 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 137, 1951.)
Section. 7.04.290 Deputies -- Powers and duties.
Whenever by the provisions of this title a power is granted to a public officer, or a duty imposed
upon such officer, the power may be exercised or duty performed by a deputy of the officer or by a
person authorized pursuant to law by the officer, unless it is expressly otherwise provided. (Ord. 5860
Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 1, 1951.)
Section 7.04.300 False statements in documents deemed misdemeanor.
Every person who makes any false statement in any application for a permit or license under this
title, or in any report required by this title, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 12,
1951.)
Section 7.04.310 Actions to collect license fees.
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The tax collector shall, in the name of the county of Los Angeles, as plaintiff, bring suit for the
recovery of any license fee imposed against any person required by this title to first procure a license
before engaging in any business as defined in this title; who carries on or attempts to carry on such
business without such license. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 126, 1951.)
Section 7.04.320 Violation -- Penalty.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this title or of any regulation imposed pursuant thereto
is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not exceeding $1,000.00 or by imprisonment in the
County Jail for a period.not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such
person is guilty of a separate offense for every day during any portion of which any violation of any of
the provisions of this title or of any such regulation is committed, continued or permitted by such person,.
and shall be punished therefor as provided by this title. (Ord. 93-0061U § 1, 1993: Ord. 5942 § 13 (part),
1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 13, 1951.)
Section 7.04.330 Operating without license -- Deemed misdemeanor -- Penalty.
A violation of Section 7.04.020 is a misdemeanor punishable by fine, or imprisonment in the County
Jail for a period not exceeding six months, or both. Such fine shall not be more than $1,000.00, and shall:
A. For the first violation, not be less than $500.00; and
B. For the second and any subsequent violation, be $1000.00. (Ord. 93-0061U § 2, 1993: Ord. 12335
§ 2 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 7.1, 1951.)
Section 7.04.340 Operating without license -- Injunctive relief.
Any person violating Section 7.04.020 may be enjoined from such violation by any court of
competent jurisdiction. The remedy provided by this section is cumulative to any other remedy provided
by law. (Ord. 12335 § 2 (part),. 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 7.2, 1951.)
Section 7.04.350 Violation of injunction -- Civil penalty.-
Any
enalty:
Any person who intentionally violates any injunction issued pursuant to Section 7.04.340 shall be
liable for a civil penalty payable to the county treasurer of $1,000.00 for each violation. The penalty
imposed by this section shall be in addition to any other penalties imposed by law. (Ord. 93-0061U § 3,
1993: Ord. 12335 § 2 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 7.3, 1951.)
Section 7.04.360 Operating without a license -- Civil penalty.
A. Any person who violates Section 7.04.020 shall be liable for a civil penalty recoverable in a civil
action and payable to the county treasurer:
1. In an amount not less than $500.00 for the first violation; and
2. In the amount of $1,000.00 for the second and any subsequent violation.
B. The remedies provided by this section shall be in addition to any other penalties imposed by law.
(Ord. 93-0061U § 4, 1993: Ord. 12335 § 2 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 7.4, 1951.)
Section 7.04.370 Continuing violations.
Where the conduct consisting of a violation of Section 7.04.020 or 7.04.350 is of a continuing nature,
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each day of such conduct is a separate and distinct violation. (Ord. 12335 § 3, 1981: Ord. 10545 § 1
(part), 1972: Ord. 10279 § 1, 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 7.5, 1951.)
Section 7.04.380 Operating without a license -- Order to cease operations.
A. For any business operating without a license required by this title, if the business license
commission, the treasurer and tax collector, the sheriff, the director of health services, the director of the
regional planning commission or any other county official has reasonable cause, based upon information
made available to that official, to believe that the business is operating in such a manner that it would not
qualify for the necessary license if application therefor was made, that official may do the following:
1. Post on the premises of the business and serve upon the business owner or other person who is
present at the business location and engaged in its operation a notice indicating that the business is
operating in violation of this title and that it must immediately cease all operations; and
2. If the business has not ceased all operations within 48 hours of the posting and service of such
notice, take such steps as may be necessary to immediately halt the operation of such business, including,
but not limited to, the locking and sealing of the building housing the business.
B. Imposition of any of the penalties set forth in this chapter shall not be made dependent upon the
taking of action under this section. (Ord. 93-0061 U § 5, 1993.)
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Chapter 7.06
APPLICATIONS, RENEWALS, TRANSFERS
Sections:
7.06.010 Application -- Filing.
7.06.020 Application -- Information required.
7.06.030 Application -- Ownership information for certain businesses.
7.06.040 Application -- Hearing required for certain activities.
7.06.050 Application -- Receipt for fee -- Transmittal for review.
7.06.060 Receipt constitutes temporary license when.
7.06.070 Valid license required to operate -- Businesses designated.
7.06.080 Valid license required to operate -- Where license for previous business was
revoked.
7.06.090
Granting of license not approval of conduct.
7.06.100
Application -- Requests for additional information.
7.06.110
Issuance -- Additional conditions authorized when.
7.06.120
Application.-- Reports following review.
7.06.130
Denial by department -- Notification to applicant.
7.06.140
Additional conditions -- Notification to applicant.
7.06.150
Additional conditions -- Imposed when.
7.06.160
License for charitable purpose -- Issuance conditions.
7.06.170
Term of license -- Prorating authorized when.
7.06.180
Term of licenses -- Beginning date.
7.06.190
Lost licenses -- Duplicate issuance conditions.
7.06.200
Renewals -- Application deadlines.
7.06.210
Renewals -- Fire and closing -out sales.
7.06.220
License for new location not a renewal when.
7.06.230
Renewals -- Late application permitted when.
7.06.240
Renewals -- Application after expiration.
7.06.250
Renewals -- Action upon receipt of fee.
7.06.260
Renewals -- Hearing requirements.
7.06.261
Renewals -- Hearings for certain businesses which exclude minors.
7.06.270 Transfers -- Restrictions generally.
7.06.280 Transfers -- Change of location -- Conditions.
7.06.290 Transfers -- Vehicle license plates.
7.06.300 Transfers--Partnerships--New members.
7.06.310 Transfers -- Withdrawal of partner.
7.06.07000Valid license required to operate -- Businesses designated.
Section 7.06.010 Application -- Filing.
Every person desiring a license to conduct any business, occupation or other act provided for in this
title, except as otherwise provided in this title, shall file an application with the tax collector upon a form
to be provided by the tax collector, and at such time pay the required fee and penalty, if any. (Ord. 5860
Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 43, 1951.)
Section 7.06.020 Application -- Information required.
Every application for a license required by this title shall be signed by the applicant and shall
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contain:
A. The name and address of the applicant. If the applicant is a corporation, the name shall be exactly
as set forth in its articles of incorporation. If the applicant is a partnership, the name and address of each
general partner shall be stated. If one or more of the partners is a corporation, the provisions of this
chapter as to a corporate applicant apply;
B. If the applicant is a corporation, the names and addresses of all directors and the name and address
of an officer who is duly authorized to accept the service of legal process;
C. A description of all trucks and other mechanical equipment owned by or under the control of the
applicant to be used by him in the proposed business;
D. A description of the facility proposed to be provided, including its location and a schedule of
charges proposed to be made, in cases where this title authorizes the commission to specify either
maximum or minimum charges or both;
E. If the business or activity is advertised to the public and known by a name or designation other
than the name of the applicant, such name or designation other than the name of the applicant,. such name
or designation; otherwise, a statement that the business is not so advertised or known. (Ord. 10279 § 3,
1971: Ord. 9630 § 1 (part), 1968: Ord. 8485 § 1 (part), 1963: Ord. 7462 § 6, 1959; Ord. 7159 § 1 (part),
1957: Ord. 7011 § 1, 1956: Ord. 6104 § 2 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 43.5, 1951.)
Section 7.06.030 Application -- Ownership information for certain businesses.
In addition to the information required by Section 7.06.020 , an application for a license for a hog
ranch (Section 7.48.010), also shall contain:
A. The name and address of every stockholder owning not less than 10 percent of the stock of the
corporation;
B. The name and address of every officer and director;
C. Every person having an interest of not less than 10 percent in the business or activity to be
licensed, and the amount thereof;
D. The name and address of every person having any right, title or interest in the premises, or any
part thereof equal to or greater than one-tenth of the whole, upon which the business or activity is to be
carried on. If any such person is a corporation, the same information as required of a corporate applicant.
(Ord. 11886 § 1203, 1979; Ord. 7159 § 2, 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 43.6, 1951.)
Section 7.06.040 Application -- Hearing required for certain activities.
Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.06.260 or 7.30.270 of this title, the commission or referee
shall hold a public hearing on every application for a new license required for:
1. Bookstore, Section 7.90.030;
2. Bowling alley, Section 7.90.340;
3. Game arcade, Section 7.90.430;
4. Exhibitions, Section 7.90.380;
5. Off -the -road vehicles, Section 7.90.570;
6. Rifle range, Section 7.90.250;
7. Rodeo, Section 7.90.590;
8. Public billiard room or billiard club, Section 7.18.020;
9. Escort bureau, Section 7.38.020;
10. Massage parlors, Section 7.54.010;
11. Health clubs, Section 7.47.020;
12. Card and game club, Section 7.54.030;
13. Ambulance operator, Section 7.16.030;
14. Ambulette operator, Section 7.17.020;
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15. Private patrol service and special officers, Section 7.68.030;
16. Taxicab operator, Section 7.80.030;
17. Dance, Section 7.30.110;
18. Skating rink, Section 7.30.670;
19. Model studio, Section 7.56.020;
20. Picture arcade, Section 7.64.020;
21. Entertainment, Section 7.36.040;
22. Outdoor festival, Section 7.60.030, if the license permits more than 5,000 persons to attend;
23. Growth center, Section 7.44.020;
24. Theaters, Section 7.82.010;
25. Bingo games, Section 7.20.040;
26. Circus or carnival, Section 7.25.030;
27. Vacation certificate business, Section 7.85.020;
28. Body Art Establishments, Section 7.94.020;
29. Adult business, Section 7.92.030;
30. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, 7.55.020. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 1, 2006: Ord. 2003-0067 § 1,
2003; Ord. 99-0039 § 1, 1999: Ord. 83-0017 § 1, 1983: Ord. 12338 § 1, 1981: Ord. 12230 § 1, 1980: Ord.
12207 § 1, 1980: Ord. 11356 § 2 (part), 1976: Ord. 11093 § 4 (part), 1975: Ord. 10279 § 2, 1971: Ord.
10217 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 9962 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9897 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 §
39, 1951.)
Section 7.06.050 Application -- Receipt for fee -- Transmittal for review.
Upon receipt of a license fee, the tax collector shall:
A. Issue a dated receipt to the applicant showing the location and business for a license for which
application has been made;
B. Transmit copies of the license fee referral memorandum to those officers and departments
designated in this chapter, and to any other that may be designated by the board. (Ord. 8097 § 2, 1961:
Ord. 7515 § 1 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 44, 1951.)
Section 7.06.060 Receipt constitutes temporary license when.
The receipt issued pursuant to Section 7.06.050 shall constitute a temporary license, with the
exceptions of businesses cited in Section 7.06.070, which shall expire upon the final determination of the
application or at the end of 60 days, whichever first occurs, except that if the tax collector finds, and
upon the approval of all departments and officers to whom the application was referred, that at the end of
60 days the application has not finally been acted upon through no fault of the applicant and that
expiration of the temporary license will cause unnecessary hardship to the applicant inconsistent with the
purposes and intent of this title, or that the hardship to the applicant by the denial of an extension would
be disproportionate to any benefit to the public, he may extend such temporary license for a period not to
exceed 30 days. (Ord. 8097 § 3, 1961: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 44.5, 1951.)
Section 7.06.070 Valid license required to operate -- Businesses designated.
A valid license other than the receipt described in Section 7.06.050 must be in the possession of the
applicant in advance of the operation of the following businesses or activities:
Adult business
Ambulance operator
Ambulette operator
Ambulette driver
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Ambulette attendant
Auctioneer
Billiard room
Bookstore
Card club
Close-out sale
Dance
Entertainment
Escort bureau
Exhibitions
Game arcade
Growth center
Identification card
Locksmith
Manager
Massage parlor
Massage technician
Medical marijuana dispensary
Medical marijuana dispensary manager
Model studio
Motion picture theater
Off -the -road vehicles
Outdoor festival
Pawnbroker
Peddler -- edibles
Picture arcade
Private patrol service
Public eating place
Rifle range
Rodeo
Salvage dealer
Secondhand dealer
Shooting gallery
Special officer
Taxicab driver
Taxicab operator
Trade-in dealer
Traveling show
Vacation certificate business.
(Ord. 2006-0036 § 2, 2006: Ord. 2003-0067 § 2, 2003; Ord. 91-0095. § 1, 1991: Ord. 91-0002 § 1, 1991:
Ord. 83-0017 § 2, 1983: Ord. 12338 § 2, 1981: Ord. 12146 § 3, 1980: Ord. 11356 § 2 (part), 1976: Ord.
10336 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 10279 § 4, 1971: Ord. 10217 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 10059 § 1, 1970: Ord.
10009 § 1 (part), 1970: Ord. 9962 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9807 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord. 9749 § 1, 1969; Ord.
9688 § 1, 1968: Ord. 9630 § 1 (part), 1968: Ord. 8784 § 1, 1965: Ord. 8140 § 1, 1962; Ord. 8097 § 3
(part), 1961: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 44.6, 1951.)
Section 7.06.080 Valid license required to operate -- Where license for previous
business was revoked.
A valid license other than the receipt described in Section 7.06.050 must be in the possession of the
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applicant in advance of the operation of any business or activity for which this title requires a license if
such business or activity is to be carried on at the same location as an activity the license to conduct
which was revoked within six months prior to the application, or was denied within such six months on
any ground which also would be a ground of revocation. (Ord. 9688 § 2, 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 §
44.7, 1951.)
Section 7.06.090 Granting of license not approval of conduct.
The granting or renewal of a license is not to be considered approval or condonation of any act,
conduct or condition of the applicant committed or existing prior thereto. (Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 84, 1951.)
Section 7.06. 100 Application -- Requests for additional information.
Every officer and department to which an application for a license is referred may require such
additional information and the filing of such additional forms as he deems necessary. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1
Art. 3 § 45, 1951.)
Section 7.06.110 Issuance -- Additional conditions authorized when.
If any office or department finds that the facts are such that any one or more of the provisions of 7.08
of this code relating to the denial of a license would apply if the license is issued without conditions, or
that the licensee could conduct the occupation or activity so as to be detrimental to public health, or
safety, or public welfare if the license is issued without conditions, but that conditions can be imposed
which will eliminate any ground for denial provided for in said Chapter 7.08, or, as the case may be, will
prevent the conduct of the occupation or activity so as to be detrimental to public health, or safety, or
public welfare, such offices or department shall recommend that such license be issued subject to such
conditions. Such conditions may include, but are not confined to, requirements for off-street parking and
hours of operation. The business license commission may impose any or all of the conditions so
recommended. (Ord. 9714 § 1 (part), 1969: Ord. 7462 § 7, 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 45.2, 1951.)
Section 7.06.120 Application -- Reports following review.
Every officer and department to which an application is referred shall, in writing, advise the tax
collector of all material facts necessary to determine whether the license should be granted, granted
subject to conditions, or denied, and their approval or disapproval of the application. (Ord. 7462 § 8
(part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 45.3, 1951.)
Section 7.06.130 Denial by department -- Notification to applicant.
If any officers or departments to which an application is referred advises the tax collector that the
license should be denied, he shall so notify the applicant as provided in Section 7.08.010 of this title.
(Ord. 6586 § 1 (part), 1954: Ord. 6104 § 2 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3'§ 45.7, 1951.)
Section 7.06.140 Additional conditions -- Notification to applicant.
If no officer or department to which an application is referred recommends that the license be denied,
but one or more officers or departments recommend that the license be granted subject to conditions, the
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tax collector shall so notify the applicant as provided in Section 7.08.010 of this title. (Ord. 7462 §
(part), 1959: Ord. 6822 § 1 (part), 1955: Ord. 6586 § 1 (part), 1954: Ord.5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 46, 1951.)
Section 7.06.150 Additional conditions -- Imposed when.
A. If the applicant does not request a hearing and a hearing is not required by this title, the license
shall be issued subject to the conditions recommended pursuant to Section 7.06.110. If a hearing is held
and the commission finds that the facts are such that one or more of the provisions of Chapter 7.08
relating to the denial of a license would apply if the license is issued without conditions, but that
conditions can be imposed which will eliminate any ground for denial provided for in said Chapter 7.08,
the commission shall instruct the tax collector to issue, and the tax collector shall issue, the license
subject to such conditions.
B. If a referee holds the hearing, for the purpose of this section it shall be deemed that the hearing
was held by the commission. (Ord. 10336 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 10279 § 5 (part), 1971: Ord. 9557 § 1
(part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 47, 1951.)
Section 7.06.160 License for charitable purpose -- Issuance conditions.
A. If the applicant for a license shows to the satisfaction of the tax collector, or commission, as the
case may be, by affidavit, that the activity is to be carried on exclusively for fund-raising for charitable
purposes, the tax collector shall issue a license for any business or activity described in this title, good for
not more than five days, in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate
heading.
B. This section does not apply to outdoor festivals as defined by Section 7.60.010. (Ord. 11209 § 1
(part), 1975: Ord. 9962 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 6822 § 2, 1955: Ord. 5860 Ch.
1 Art. 3 § 48, 1951.)
Section 7.06.170 Term of license -- Prorating authorized when.
All licenses provided .for in this title may be issued for any period not exceeding one year and not
less than the period for which a license fee is fixed except that if an annual license costs more than
$10.00 per year, and the applicant shows to the satisfaction of the tax collector that because the business
or occupation is of seasonal nature, or because of statutory or ordinance regulations or restrictions, or
because of termination or loss of lease, or because of acquisition by the public of the premises on which
the occupation or business is situated, or because of similar reasons, such business or occupation cannot
be carried on for the entire year, a license may be issued for such lesser period and the license fee
prorated accordingly, but the fee charged shall not be less than one-half the annual fee. (Ord. 7462 § 9
(part), 1959: Ord. 6649 § 1 (part), 1955: Ord. 6472 § 1, 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 4 § 51, 1951.)
Section 7.06.180 Term of licenses -- Beginning date.
If the date specified in either subsection A or subsection B of this section is the first of a calendar
month, the period of the license shall begin on such date. Otherwise, the period of the license shall begin
on the first of the calendar month which first follows the date specified in subsection A or B. The said
dates are:
A. In the case of a new license:
1. If the applicant already is engaging in the activity for which the license is required, the date on
which he began such activity or the date on which such activity became subject to license, whichever is
later,
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2. If the applicant has not begun such activity, the date requested in the application. If no date is
requested in the application, the date on which the license is actually granted or the day on which the
applicant commences to engage in business, whichever is earlier;
B. In the case of renewal, the expiration of the license renewed. (Ord. 7778 § 1, 1960; Ord. 7462 § 9
(part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 4 § 52, 1951.)
Section 7.06.190 Lost licenses -- Duplicate issuance conditions.
Where, from such evidence as he sees fit to require, the tax collector finds that a license, whether in
the form of a tag, plate, sticker, card or paper, or otherwise, has been lost, he shall issue a duplicate
license to the holder thereof upon payment to him of the amount set forth in Section 7.14.0 10 of this title,
under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1
Art. 6 § 75, 1951.)
Section 7.06.200 Renewals -- Application deadlines.
Every person desiring to continue in business after the expiration of the license period shall file an
application for renewal:
A. Not less than 45 business days prior to the.expiration of the license period, if to renew a license for
a waste -disposal facility;
B. Not less than 90 business days prior to the expiration of the license period, if to renew an adult
business license.
C. Not less than 30 business days prior to the expiration of the license period in all other cases. (Ord.
2003-0067 § 3, 2003: Ord. 9557 § 3 (part), 1968: Ord. 7462 § 10 (part), 1959: Ord. 6959 § 1, 1956: Ord.
5860 Ch. 1 Art. 5 § 61, 1951.)
Section 7.06.210 Renewals -- Fire and closing -out sales.
Sections 7.06.200 through 7.06.260 do not apply to licenses for fire or closing -out sales, but such
'licenses may be renewed only as provided in Chapter 7.40 of this title. (Ord. 6472 § 2, 1954: Ord. 5860
Ch. I Art. 5 § 62.6, 1951.)
Section 7.06.220 License for new location not a renewal when.
In the case of a business having a fixed location, a license for a different location is. not a renewal.
(Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 5 § 64, 1951.)
Section 7.06.230 Renewals -- Late application permitted when.
The tax collector may accept an application for a renewal after the time specified in Section
7.06.200, if filed before the expiration of the former license. The filing of such late application shall give
the applicant no greater rights than the filing of an application for a new license. (Ord. 9920 § 2 (part),
1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. I Art. 5 § 62, 1951.)
Section 7.06.240 Renewals -- Application after expiration.
The tax collector may accept an application for a renewal after the time specified in Section 7.06.200 if filed
not later than 60 days after the expiration of the former license. When an application for renewal is
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submitted pursuant to this section, the fee shall be equivalent to the renewal fee plus 25 percent thereof.
Except as otherwise provided by this section, the tax collector shall not accept an application for a renewal
of a license which has expired, or which for any other reason is not in full force and effect. The applicant
may apply for a new license if not prohibited from doing so by any other provision of this title. He shall
accompany such application with the fee required for an application for a new license. This section does not
apply to the renewal of an adult business license which was issued pursuant to Chapter 7.92. (Ord. 2003-
0067 § 4, 2003: Ord. 12362 § 1, 1981: Ord. 11366 § 2, 1976: Ord. 9920 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1
Art. 5 § 62.2, 1951.)
Section 7.06.250 Renewals -- Action upon receipt of fee.
If, upon receipt of the application for a new license filed pursuant to Section 7.06.240 and the fee
applicable thereto, no regulatory agency has indicated to the tax collector that it disapproves of such
application, the tax collector shall issue the new license. If any regulatory agency recommends denial of
such application, the tax collector shall set the matter for public hearing in accordance with Sections
7.06.040, 7.06.090 and Chapter 7.08 and Chapter 7.10 of this title. (Ord. 11366 § 3, 1976: Ord. 11093 §
5, 1975: Ord. 5860 Ch. I Art. 5 § 62.3, 1951.)
Section 7.06.260 Renewals -- Hearing requirements.
If, on any renewal application, the commission has received notice of a change of ownership or a significant
change in operation of the business which may involve noncompliance with county regulations, or if it has
received citizens' complaints regarding the operation of the business, it may set the matter for public
hearing. If such matter is set for hearing, the involved parties will be notified to appear for hearing, and any
other notice of hearing, if any, which is required in the case of an original application shall be given as in
the case of an original hearing. The filing of an accusation shall not be required. In all other cases involving
license renewals, such license shall automatically be renewed by the tax collector, effective upon expiration
of the old license, unless one of the departments or officers investigating such license has indicated that it
recommends denial of, or the imposition of conditions upon, such license, in which case such matters shall
be set for public hearing in accordance with the provisions of this title. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 5, 2003: Ord.
11093 § 4 (part), 1975: Ord. 9714 § 1 (part), 1969: Ord. 9557 § 3 (part), 1968: Ord. 6586 § 1 (part), 1963:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 5 § 63, 1951.)
Section 7.06.261 Renewals -- Hearings for certain businesses which exclude minors.
Notwithstanding Section 2.06.260, the commission shall set for public hearing applications for renewals of
licenses for escort bureaus; massage parlors; model studios; adult businesses; and further, for picture
arcades, bookstores, theaters and entertainment licenses, when the licensed activity is not customarily open
to the general public because minors are excluded as a prevailing business practice. The public hearing shall
be held in accordance with the provisions of this title. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 6, 2003: Ord. 82-0017 § 1, 1982:
Ord. 81-0032 § 1, 1981.)
Section 7.06.270 Transfers -- Restrictions generally.
Unless otherwise specifically allowed in Sections 7.06.280 through 7.06.310, no license issued pursuant to
this title may be transferred from one person to another person, or from one location to another location.
(Ord. 2003-0067 § 7, 2003: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 6 § 71, 1951.)
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Section 7.06.280 Transfers -- Change of location -- Conditions.
A. Where a license costs more than $18.00, the licensee, upon payment to the tax collector of a fee in
the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading, may transfer his
license to do business to another site upon application to the tax collector if such application is approved
by the departments which regulate the license.
B. This section does not apply where this title requires a hearing for the granting of an original
license and also requires that notice of the time and place of such hearing be given to members of the
public. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 9557 § 4 (part), 1968: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 6586 §
1 (part), 1954: Ord. 6250 § 1, 1953: Ord. 6204 § 1, 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. l Art. 6 § 76, 1951.)
Section 7.06.290 Transfers -- Vehicle license plates.
Where a license costs $9.00 or more per year per vehicle, license plates are interchangeable from one
vehicle to another used in the same business. (Ord. 6586 § 1 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 6 § 73,
1951.)
Section 7.06.300 Transfers--Partnerships--New members.
If a license is issued to a partnership and the partnership is changed by addition of new partners, the
license may be transferred to the new partnership if the new partnership makes application for such
transfer in the same manner as for a new license and pays to the tax collector a transfer fee in the amount
set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 92-0132 § 3, 1992: Ord.
11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 6 § 72, 1951.)
Section 7.06.310 Transfers -- Withdrawal of partner.
When a partner withdraws from a partnership which has a license issued pursuant to this title, within
10 days after such withdrawal, or prior thereto, the remaining partner or partners shall so notify the
commission in writing. If such is done, the license shall continue and be valid as to the remaining partner
or partners: (Ord. 10059 § 2, 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 6 § 74, 1951.)
Section 7.06.07000Valid license required to operate -- Businesses designated.
A valid license other than the receipt described in Section 7.06.050 must be in the possession of the
applicant in advance of the operation of the following businesses or activities:
Adult business
Ambulance operator
Ambulette operator
Ambulette driver
Ambulette attendant
Auctioneer
Billiard room
Bookstore
Card club
Close-out sale
Dance
Drug paraphernalia
Entertainment
Escort bureau
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Exhibitions
Game arcade
Growth center
Identification card
Locksmith
Manager
Massage parlor
Massage technician
Model studio
Motion picture theater
Off -the -road vehicles
Outdoor festival
Pawnbroker
Peddler -- edibles
Picture arcade
Private patrol service
Public eating place
Rifle range
Rodeo
Salvage dealer
Secondhand dealer
Shooting gallery
Special officer
Taxicab driver
Taxicab operator
Trade-in dealer
Traveling show
Vacation certificate business.
(Ord. 2003-0067 § 2, 2003; Ord. 91-0095 § 1, 1991: Ord. 91-0002 § 1, 1991: Ord. 83-0017 § 2, 1983: Ord.
12338 § 2, 1981: Ord. 12146 § 3, 1980: Ord. 11356 § 2 (part), 1976: Ord. 10336 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord.
10279 § 4, 1971: Ord. 10217 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 10059 § 1, 1970: Ord. 10009 § 1 (part), 1970: Ord. 9962
§ 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9807 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord. 9749 § 1, 1969; Ord. 9688 § 1, 1968: Ord. 9630 § 1 (part),
1968: Ord. 8784 § 1, 1965: Ord. 8140 § 1, 1962; Ord. 8097 § 3 (part), 1961: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 44.6,
1951.)
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Chapter 7.08
DENIAL OR REVOCATION CONDITIONS
Sections:
7.08.010 Denial or grant subject to conditions -- Notice to applicant.
7.08.020 Real party in interest -- Examination -- License denial or revocation when.
7.08.030 Real party in interest -- Notification of changes.
7.08.040 Changes of advertised name.
7.08.050 Change in corporation directors.
7.08.060 Denial or grant subject to conditions -- Findings against licensee.
7.08.070 Grounds for denial -- Activities which may involve free speech.
7.08.080 Grounds for denial -- Activities not involving free speech.
7.08.090 Denial -- Waiting period for new license.
7.08.100 Right to impose or change conditions -- Notification to licensee.
7.08.110 Right to revoke or suspend -- Execution by chairperson and penalties.
7.08.120 Conditions -- Imposition following notification.
7.08.130 Conditions -- Application to change.
7.08.140 Revocation or suspension -- Activities which may involve free speech.
7.08.150 Revocation or suspension -- Activities which do not involve free speech.
7.08.160 Revocation or suspension -- Additional grounds.
7.08.170 Revocation or suspension -- Ambulance or tow truck violations.
7.08.180 Revocation -- Notice to tax collector.
7.08.190 Revocation -- Forfeiture of fee.
7.08.200 Revocation -- Waiting period for new license.
7.08.210 Insurance or bond -- Cancellation restrictions.
7.08.220 Insurance or bond -- Notice of cancellation by licensee.
7.08.230 Insurance or bond -- Notice of cancellation by officers or employees.
7.08.240 Insurance, bond or self-insurance plan -- Effect on validity of license -- License
suspension when.
7.08.250 Insurance or bond -- Cancellation -- Notice to licensee -- License revoked when.
7.08.260 Revocation or suspension -- Return of license or plates.
7.08.270 Insurance or bond -- Filing before cancellation.
7.08.280 Wrongful use of license deemed misdemeanor when.
Section 7.08. 010 Denial or grant subject to conditions -- Notice to applicant..
Unless a hearing already has been held, before the tax collector or business license commission denies any
new or renewal license or grants any license subject to conditions, the applicant shall be so notified in
writing. The notice shall advise the applicant that, within five days after receipt of the notice, he may
request a hearing before the business license commission. If the intention is to grant the license subject to
conditions, the notice shall also specify the proposed conditions. The notice shall be given by registered or
certified mail, postage prepaid, or in the manner required for the service of summons in civil actions. This
section shall not apply to the renewal of any license made subject to conditions previously imposed or to
which the applicant has previously agreed. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 8, 2003: Ord. 9714 § 1 (part), 1968: Ord.
7462 § 10 (part), 1959: Ord. 6170 § 1, 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 82, 1951.)
Section 7.08.020 . Real party in interest -- Examination -- License denial or revocation
when.
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The business license commission, referee, tax collector, sheriff, or other appropriate officer or body
may examine under oath any applicant or licensee to determine who is the real party in interest in the
business, occupation or exhibition for which a license is sought. If the business license commission or
other body having jurisdiction is satisfied that the application is not in the interest of the person in whose
name the application is made, it may deny or revoke the license. If the business license commission or
such other body finds that the application is in the interest of one whose license has been revoked or who
has been refused a license, it may treat the application as though made by the real party in interest, and
the application shall have the same effect against any future applications as if it had been made in the
name of the real party in interest. (Ord. 10159§ 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9714 § 1 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch.
1 Art. 7 § 85, 1951.)
Section 7.08.030 Real party in interest -- Notification of changes.
Every person having a license issued pursuant to this title within five days thereafter shall notify the
tax collector in writing of any change in facts required to be stated by subsection B of Section 7.06.020
where the said subsection is applicable, and any change in facts required to be stated in an application by
Section 7.06.030, or by paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of former Section 2221 of Ord. 5860, where
applicable. (Ord. 8485 § 1 (part), 1963: Ord. 7159 § 4, 1957; Ord. 7011 § 2, 1956: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7
§ 86, 1951.)
Section 7.08.040 Changes of advertised name.
If any licensee adopts a name or designation not specified in its application for a license pursuant to
subsection E of Section 7.06.020, or changes such name or designation, within five days thereafter he
shall so notify the tax collector and the business license commission in writing. (Ord. 88-0126 § 2, 1988:
Ord. 9630 § 4, 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 86.2, 1951.)
Section 7.08.050 Change in corporation directors.
A license granted to a corporation pursuant to this title shall be valid only so long as the directors of
the corporation remain the same as shown on its application for a license or a written notice filed
pursuant to Section 7.08.030, unless pursuant to Section 7.08.030, within 30 days after any change in its
directors the licensee so notifies the tax collector in writing and at the time of so filing pays a fee in the
amount set forth in Section 7.14.010, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord.
8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 8485 § 2, 1963: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 87, 1951.)
Section 7.08.060 Denial or grant subject to conditions -- Findings against licensee.
A. If the sheriff, the director of the regional planning commission, the director of health services,
the director of animal care and control, the director of public works, the forester -fire warden, the
commission, the board, or any member thereof, or any other commission, board or officer, finds facts
because of which any license granted pursuant to this title should not be renewed, or, if renewed, should
be subject to conditions not included in the existing license, or if any application for the revocation or
modification of such license has been filed or is pending, each such officer shall so notify the treasurer
and tax collector, in writing within 10 days, giving name of the license, number of license and reason for
denial or addition of conditions.
B. The treasurer and tax collector shall develop and issue specific guidelines and procedures for
departments and officers to deny or condition a renewal license or to prepare and submit an accusation.
The treasurer and tax collector shall also implement in cooperation with the sheriff and department of
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health services a reporting format to track business license enforcement activity and provide a quarterly
summary to the board of all license enforcement activities performed by the appropriate agencies. (Ord.
97-0055 § 2, 1997: Ord. 9714 § 1 (part), 1969: Ord. 7462 § 11 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. I Art. 7 §
91.5, 1951.)
Section 7.08.070 Grounds for denial -- Activities which may involve free speech.
A. The following shall constitute grounds for denial of a license for a bookstore, exhibition, traveling show,
motion picture theater, sound or advertising vehicle, model studio, picture arcade, entertainment as defined
in Part 1 of Chapter 7.36, outdoor festivals, or growth centers:
1. The building, structure, equipment or location of such business does not comply with or fails to
meet all of the health, zoning, fire and safety requirements or standards of all the laws of the state of
California or ordinances of the county of Los Angeles applicable to such business operation;
2. The applicant, his employee, agent or manager has knowingly made any false, misleading or
fraudulent statement of material fact in the application for a license or in any report or record required to be
filed with the tax collector or commission.
B. This section does not apply to licenses for security guards as provided for in Section 7.60.280 or to
adult business licenses provided for in Chapter 7.92. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 9, 2003: Ord. 10545 § 1 (part),
1972: Ord. 10475 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 10438 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 10336 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 10217 § 2,
1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 82.7, 1951.)
Section 7.08.080 Grounds for denial -- Activities not involving free speech.
In addition to the grounds set forth in Section 7.08.070 the following shall constitute grounds for
denial of a license other than a license covered by Section 7.08.070, but including a license for a security
guard as provided for in Section 7.60.280:
A. The business is prohibited by any local or state law, statute, rule or regulation, or prohibited in the
particular location by any law, statute or rule; or
B. The business has been or is a public nuisance; or
C. The applicant is unfit to be trusted with the privileges granted by such license, or has a bad moral
character, intemperate habits, or a bad reputation for truth, honesty or integrity; or
D. The applicant, his agent or employee, or any person connected or associated with the applicant as
partner, director, officer, stockholder, associate or manager, has committed or aided or abetted in the
commission of any act or act of omission which, committed by a licensee would be a ground for
disciplinary action under this chapter; or
E. The applicant, his agent or employee, or any person connected or associated with the applicant as
partner, director, officer, stockholder, associate or manager, has been refused a license or had a license
revoked by the county, or by any other public agency as defined in Section 7.02.280 on any ground on
which the county could deny such a license, except subsection A of this section, or has been an officer,
director, member, partner or manager of any person, corporation or other business entity of whatever
form, which has been refused a license or had a license revoked by the county or by any other public
agency as defined in Section 7.02.280 on any such ground; or
F. The establishment or business will in any way be detrimental to the public interest. (Ord. 93-
0061U § 6, 1993: Ord. 10217 § 3, 1971: Ord. 9962 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9897 § 4 (part), 1969: Ord.
9807 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord. 9749 § 3 (part), 1969: Ord. 9630 § 3, 1968: Ord. 9592 § 2, 1968: Ord. 9431 §
2 (part), 1967: Ord. 6170 § 2, 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 83, 1951.)
Section 7.08.090 Denial -- Waiting period for new license.
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less than one year after such denial for a license for the same activity at the same location unless that
application affirmatively shows, and the tax collector finds, that the grounds upon which the first
application was denied no longer exist. (Ord. 9920 § 3 (part), 1969: Ord. 8073 § 2, 1961: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1
Art. 7 § 84.5, 1951.)
Section 7.08.100 Right to impose or change conditions -- Notification to licensee.
If at any time it appears to the business license commission that there are grounds for revocation of a
license, or that the occupation or activity licensed is being conducted so as to be detrimental to public
health, safety or public welfare, but that such grounds or such conduct could be eliminated by the imposition
of conditions, or of additional conditions, or by the amendment of any existing conditions to such license, it
may notify the licensee in writing that it intends to impose or amend such conditions, and that the licensee
may, within five days after receipt of such notice, request, in writing, a hearing. This section does not apply
to any adult business license issued pursuant to Chapter 7.92. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 10, 2003: Ord. 9714 § 1
(part), 1969: Ord. 7462 § 11 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 91.5, 1951.)
Section 7.08.110 Right to revoke or suspend -- Execution by chairperson and
penalties.
A. Every license granted under this title or any section thereof is granted and accepted by all parties
with the express understanding that the commission may hold a public hearing, notice of the time and
place of which shall be given to the licensee, and that if, after such hearing the commission finds that any
grounds of revocation exist, the commission may revoke or suspend such license, and that if the facts or
conditions constituting the grounds of revocation are an immediate threat to the public peace, health or
safety, the commission, pending such hearing, may suspend such license for not more than 60 days.
B. The commission chairperson is authorized to execute an order immediately suspending a
business license pending the next meeting of the full commission, when the chairperson determines that
the sheriff, the forester -fire warden, the director of the department of health services, the building and
safety division of the department of public works, or the director of the department of animal care and
control has brought an accusation against the business - pursuant to Section 7.10.2 10' containing
allegations that the business is operating in violation of one or more state, county or other local
regulations and as a result of the violation an imminent threat to public peace, health or safety exists.
C. Operation of a business or engaging in business activity in violation of an order issued pursuant
to subsection A or B of this section revoking or suspending a license shall constitute a violation of
Section 7.04.020 and shall be punishable as provided in Sections 7.04.320, 7.04.330 and 7.04.360. Any
person violating such order may also be civilly enjoined from such violation as provided in Section
7.04.340 and shall be subject to the civil penalties provided under Section 7.04.350. (Ord. 97-0055 § 3,
1997: Ord. 9962 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9714 § 1 (part), 1969: Ord. 6833 § 1, 1955: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7
§ 91, 1951.)
Section 7.08.120 Conditions -- Imposition following notification.
If, after receipt of notice pursuant to Section 7.08.100, the licensee does not request a hearing, or, if after a
hearing the. business license commission finds facts as specified in Section 7.08.100, it may impose
conditions or amend existing conditions as justified by the facts found. Such new conditions or amendments
may include, but are not confined to, requirements for off-street parking and hours of operation. This section
does not apply to any adult business license issued pursuant to Chapter 7.92. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 11, 2003:
Ord. 9714 § 1 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. .1 Art. 7 § 91.6, 1951.)
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Section 7.08.130 Conditions -- Application to change.
If a licensee applies in writing to the business license commission for a change in the conditions to
which his license is subject, the business license commission may grant such application, based upon the
facts found by such body. (Ord_. 9714 § 3 (part), 1969: Ord. 7462 § 11 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art.
7 § 91.7, 1951.)
Section 7.08.140 Revocation or suspension -- Activities which may' involve free
speech.
A. After a hearing as provided in Chapter 7.10 of this title, the commission may suspend or revoke a license
for a bookstore, exhibition, traveling show, motion picture theater, sound or advertising vehicle, model
studio, picture arcade, entertainment as defined in Part 1 of Chapter 7.36, outdoor festival, or growth center
if it finds that one or more of the following conditions exist:
1. The building, structure, equipment or location of such business does not comply with or fails to
meet all of the health, zoning, fire and safety requirements or standards of all the laws of the state of
California or ordinances of the county of Los Angeles applicable to such business operation;
2. The licensee, his employee, agent or manager has been convicted in a court of competent
jurisdiction of:
a. Any violation of any statute, Ordinance 5860, or any other ordinance arising from any act
performed in the exercise of any rights granted by the license the revocation of which is under
consideration, or
b. Any offense involving the maintenance of a nuisance caused by any act performed in the
exercise of any rights granted by the license the revocation of which is under consideration;
3. The licensee, his employee, agent or manager has knowingly made any false, misleading or
fraudulent statement of material fact in the application for a license, or in any report or record required to be
filed with the tax collector or commission;
4. The licensee has violated any rule or regulation adopted the commission relating to the
licensee's business;
5. The licensee has failed or refused to notify the tax collector of any change in facts as required
by Section 7.08.030 within five days after such change.
B. This section does not apply to a license for a security guard as provided for in Section 7.60.280 or
to an adult business license as provided for in Chapter 7.92. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 12, 2003: Ord. 10545 § I
(part), 1972: Ord. 10475 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 10438 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 10217 § 4, 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch.
I Art. 7 § 91.9, 1951.)
Section 7.08.150 Revocation or suspension -- Activities which do not involve free
speech.
After a hearing as provided in Chapter 7.10 of this title, the commission may suspend or revoke a
license, other than a license covered by Section 7.08.140 but including a license for a security guard as
provided for in Section 7.60.280, if it finds that any licensee, his agent or employee or any person
connected or associated with the licensee as partner, director, officer, stockholder, general manager, or
person who is exercising managerial authority of or on behalf of the licensee has:
A. Knowingly made any false, misleading or fraudulent statement of a material fact in an application
for a license, or in any report or record required to be filed with any governmental agency; or
B. Violated any provision of Ordinance 5860, or any other ordinance, or of any statute relating to his
permitted activity; or
C. Been convicted of a felony or any crime involving theft, embezzlement or moral turpitude; or
D. Committed any act constituting dishonesty or fraud; or
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E. A bad moral character, intemperate habits, or a bad reputation for truth, honesty or integrity; or
F. Committed any unlawful, false, fraudulent deception or dangerous act while conducting a licensed
business; or
G. Published, uttered or disseminated any false, deceptive or misleading statements or advertisements
in connection with the operation of a licensed business; or
H. Violated any rule 'or regulation adopted by any governmental agency relating to the licensee's
business; or
I. Wilfully failed to comply with the terms of any contract made as part of the exercise of the
licensed business; or
J. Conducted the licensed business in a manner contrary to the peace, health, safety, and the general
welfare of the public; or
K. Demonstrated that he is unfit to be trusted with the privileges granted by such a license; or
L. Failed or refused to notify the tax collector of any change in facts as required by Section 7.08.030
within five days after such change. (Ord. 10217 § 5 (part), 1971: Ord. 9962 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9897 §
4 (part), 1969: Ord. 9807 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord. 9749 § 3 (part), 1969: Ord. 9630 § 5 (part), 1968; Ord.
9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 12 (part), 1959: Ord. 7011 § 3, 1956; Ord. 5942 § 13 (part), 1952:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 92, 1951.)
Section 7.08.160 Revocation or suspension -- Additional grounds.
In addition to the grounds stated in Sections 7.08.140 and 7.08.150, after a hearing as provided in
Chapter 7.10, the commission may suspend or revoke a license if it finds that any licensee, his agent or
employee, general manager, or person who is exercising managerial authority of or on behalf of the
licensee has violated any condition or restriction of the license. (Ord. 10438 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 10279
§ 6 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860.Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 92.11 1951.) ,
Section 7.08.170 Revocation or suspension -- Ambulance or tow truck violations.
A. In addition to the grounds stated in any other section of this title, the commission, after a hearing
as provided in Chapter 7.10, shall suspend for a period of not less than 10 days nor more than 60 days a
tow truck operator license granted pursuant to Section 7.28.030 or an ambulance operator license granted
pursuant to Section 7.16.030 if it finds that any such licensee, his agent or employee, general manager, or
person who is exercising managerial authority of or on behalf of the licensee has acted as a runner or
capper as prohibited by Sections 6151 and 6152 of the California Business and Professions Code.
B. In addition to the grounds stated in any other section of this title, the commission, after a hearing
as provided in Chapter 7.10 of this title, shall revoke a tow truck operator license granted pursuant to
Section 7.28.030 or an ambulance operator license granted pursuant to Section 7.16.030 if it finds that
any such licensee, his agent or employee, general manager, or person who is exercising managerial
authority of or on behalf of the licensee or any combination of such persons has acted as a runner or
capper as prohibited by Sections 6151 and 6152 of the California Business and Professions Code more
than once in any 12 -month period. (Ord. 11018 § 1, 1974: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 92.2, 1951.)
Section 7.08.180 Revocation -- Notice to tax collector.
The executive officer of the business license commission shall give notice of such revocation to the
tax collector. (Ord. 9714 § 53 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 94, 1951.)
Section 7.08.190 Revocation -- Forfeiture of fee.
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On revocation of the license, no part of the money in the hands of the tax collector shall be returned,
but the license fee shall be forfeited to the county. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 93, 1951.)
Section 7.08.200 Revocation -- Waiting period for new license.
When a license of any person is revoked for cause, no similar license shall be granted to the same person
within one year after such revocation, except for an activity listed in Section 7.08.140. (Ord. 2003-0067 §
13, 2003: Ord. 10545 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 9920 § 3 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 95, 1951.)
Section 7.08.210 Insurance or bond -- Cancellation restrictions.
A policy of insurance or a bond or undertaking required by this title shall not be accepted unless it
either is not subject to cancellation or it provides that it shall not be cancelled until 30 days after the
insurer or surety gives notice thereof to the tax collector. (Ord. 89-0085 § 1, 1989: Ord. 10279 § 6 (part),
1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 95.6, 1951.)
Section 7.08.220 Insurance or bond -- Notice of cancellation by licensee.
Within three days after a licensee first learns that a bond, undertaking or policy of insurance required
as a condition of his license will be or has been cancelled, such licensee shall so notify, in writing, the tax
collector. (Ord. 10336 § 2, 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 95.7, 1951.)
Section 7.08.230 Insurance or bond -- Notice of cancellation by officers or
employees.
If any county officer, employee or department is informed of any change or cancellation of any
insurance policy, undertaking or bond required by this title, such officer, employee or department
immediately shall so inform the executive officer of the commission, the tax collector and the sheriff of
such change or cancellation. (Ord. 10279 § 6 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 95.8, 1951.)
Section 7.08.240 Insurance, bond or self-insurance plan -- Effect on validity of
license -- License suspension when.
A. Whenever this title requires the licensee or applicant for any license to procure, post or maintain
in effect any bond, undertaking, deposit, surety, policy of insurance or approved self-insurance plan, any
license so issued is good only while such bond, undertaking, deposit, surety, policy of insurance or
approved self-insurance plan is in full force and effect. Such license shall be automatically suspended
without notice if at any time such bond, undertaking, deposit, surety or policy of insurance is not in full
force and effect, or at any such time as a self-insurance plan approved by the business license
commission fails to meet the requirements as set forth in Section 7.80.241 . (Ord. 89-0086 § 5, 1989:
Ord. 7159 § 5 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. l Art. 7 § 96, 1951.)
Section 7.08.250 Insurance or bond -- Cancellation -- Notice to licensee -- License
revoked when.
The tax collector shall notify the licensee in writing of any suspension pursuant to Section 7.08.240 .
Within five days thereafter, the licensee may request in writing a hearing before the business license
commission or other appropriate tribunal. The business license commission or other appropriate tribunal
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shall hold a hearing as provided in this chapter and Section 7.06.090, and, as indicated by the evidence
received at such hearing, revoke such license or terminate the suspension and restore the license. If the
licensee does not request a hearing, the license is automatically revoked at the expiration of five days
after notification of suspension. (Ord. 9714 § 3 (part), 1969: Ord. 7159 § 5 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. I
Art. 7 § 98, 1951.)
Section 7.08.260 Revocation or suspension -- Return of license or plates.
Whenever a license is suspended or revoked, either the tax collector or the sheriff shall take into his
possession any license, license plates or similar evidence of a license which has been suspended or
revoked. The holder thereof shall surrender the same upon request. The sheriff shall deliver any license,
license plates or similar evidence of a license received by him to the tax collector. (Ord. 9714 § 3 (part),
1969: Ord. 9557 § 4 (part), 1968: Ord. 7159 § 5 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 98.5, 1951.)
Section 7.08.270 Insurance or bond -- Filing before cancellation.
If a new bond, undertaking, deposit, surety or policy of insurance acceptable to the business license
commission is filed before cancellation or expiration of the old one becomes effective, then the license
will continue in full force. (Ord. 9714 § 3 (part), 1969: Ord. 7159 § 5 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7
§ 97, 1951.)
Section 7.08.280 Wrongful use of license deemed misdemeanor when.
Any person who does any of the following is guilty of a misdemeanor:
A. Displays or causes or permits to be displayed or has in his possession any canceled, revoked,
suspended, fictitious or fraudulently altered license, or any document simulating a license or purporting
to be or to have been issued as license;
B. Lends his license to any other person or knowingly permits the use thereof by another;
C. Displays or represents any license not issued to him as being his license;
D. Fails or refuses to surrender to the sheriff or tax collector, upon his lawful demand, any license
which has been suspended, revoked or canceled;
E. Permits any unlawful use of a license issued by him;
F. Photographs, photostats, duplicates or in any way reproduces any license or facsimile thereof in
such a manner that it could be mistaken for a valid license, or displays or has in his possession any such
photograph, photostat, duplicate, .reproduction or facsimile, unless authorized by the provisions of this
title. (Ord. 10475 § 2, 1972: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 98.6, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.10
HEARINGS
Sections:
7.10.010 Business license commission authority.
7.10.020 Referee -- Appointment authorized when.
7.10.030 Referee -- Compensation.
7.10.040 Referee -- For cases in Fifth Supervisorial District.
7.10.050 Fifth District matters -- Referred to commission.
7.10.060 Fifth District matters -- Assumption by business license commission.
7.10.070 Request for hearing by commission -- Procedure generally.
7.10.080 Hearing by commission -- Time.
7.10.090 Hearing by commission -- Notice to applicant.
7.10.100 Hearing by commission -- Time for notice.
7.10.110 Hearing by commission -- Public notice requirements -- For certain businesses.
7.10.120 Public notice requirements -- Contents required.
7.10.130 Public notice requirements -- Publication -- Costs.
7.10.140 Hearing by commission -- Protest filing.
7.10.150 Conduct of hearing -- Procedure generally:
7.10.160 Conduct of hearing -- Records of testimony.
7.10.170 Decision after hearing -- Order.
7.10.180 License granted -- Notice to tax collector.
7.10.190 Decision after hearing — Notice to applicant.
7.10.200 Hearing rules -- Applicability.
7.10.210 Accusations -- Contents.
7.10.220 Accusations -- Service upon respondent..
7.10.230 Notice of defense -- Form and filing.
7.10.240 Accusations -- Amendments -- Before submission for decision.
7.10.250 Accusations -- Amendments -- After submission.
7.10.260 Notice of hearing.
7.10.270 Subpoenas -- Issuance conditions.
7.10.280 Ignoring subpoena or refusing to swear or answer deemed misdemeanor.
7.10.290 Evidence -- Rules applicable.
7.10.300 Evidence -- From private parties.
7.10.310 Decision -- Official notice.
7.10.320 Hearing by referee -- Report requirements.
7.10.330 Voting on decision in contested cases.
7.10.340 Commission action on referee's decision --Time for decision.
7.10.350 Respondent -- Effect of failure to appeal.
7.10.360 Findings.
7.10.370 Decision -- Form, contents and distibution.
7.10.380 Decision -- Effective date.
7.10.390 Decision — Effect of appeal.
7.10.400 Hearing procedures --Ambulance operator and ambulance vehicles--Ambulette
operators, drivers and attendants.
Section 7.10.010 Business license commission authority.
The business license commission, except as provided in Section 7.10.020 , and except on appeal,
shall hold all hearings, otherwise required by this title, to determine whether to grant, deny, modify,
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suspend or revoke licenses, including information cards as provided for in Section 7.24.040. (Ord. 9714 §
3, 1969: Ord. 9678 § 1, 1968: Ord. 9557 § 4 (part), 1968: Ord. 8649 § 1, 1964: Ord. 8454 § 1 (part),
1963: Ord. 8269 § 1, 1962: Ord. 8221 § 1, 1962: Ord. 8173 § 1, 1962: Ord. 8140 § 2, 1962: Ord. 7462 §
12 (part), 1959: Ord.. 6170 § 3 (part), 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9 § 99, 1951.)
Section 7.10.020 Referee -- Appointment authorized when.
Whenever any hearing before the business license commission is provided for by this title, the
business license commission may appoint a referee to take testimony and to report his findings to the
commission. A member of the commission or the executive officer of the commission may serve as
referee. (Ord. 11093 § 4 (part), 1969: Ord. 9714 § 5 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9 § 102, 1951.)
Section 7.10.030 Referee -- Compensation.
If the business license commission appoints a county officer or county employee to act as referee, all
time spent as a referee shall be considered as time spent by such officer or employee at performing the
duties of his position. His compensation for performing both the duties of his position and as referee
shall be at the rate of compensation provided for by Ordinance 6222, entitled "the salary ordinance of the
county of Los Angeles," adopted May 28, 1953, and set out at Title 6 of this code. (Ord. 9714 § 5 (part),
1969: Ord. 8698 § 1, 1964: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9 § 103, 1951.)
Section 7.10.040 Referee -- For cases in Fifth Supervisorial District.
If the member of the business License commission who resides in the Fifth Supervisorial District is
able and willing to so serve, such member shall serve as referee for cases arising in the Fifth District.
(Ord. 9749 § 4 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. I Art. 9 § 103.1, 1951.)
Section 7.10.050 Fifth District matters -- Referred to commission.
The member of the commission appointed as referee by Section 7.10.040 may refer any matter under
his jurisdiction to the business license commission, either before he has held a hearing or afterwards, in
which case the business license commission shall proceed as if Section 7.10.040 had not been adopted.
(Ord. 9749 § 4 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9 § 103.2, 1951.)
Section 7.10.060 Fifth District matters -- Assumption by business license
commission.
The business license commission by majority vote, before the member of the commission appointed
referee by Section 7.10.040 has held a hearing, may determine to itself hear the matter in which case the
business license commission shall proceed as if Section 7.10.040 had not been adopted, except that the
business license commission shall hold the hearing in Lancaster. (Ord. 9749 § 4 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860
Ch. 1 Art. 9 § 103.3, 1951.)
Section 7.10.070 Request for hearing by commission -- Procedure generally.
Any person who is dissatisfied with the recommendation of the referee, at any time prior to action
thereon by the business license commission, may file with the business license commission a request in
writing that his application be heard by the business license commission as a whole at its next regular
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meeting. (Ord. 9714 § 6 (part), 1969: Ord. 8221 § 2 (part), 1962: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9 § 103.4, 1951.)
Section 7.10.080 Hearing by commission -- Time.
If an applicant files a request pursuant to Section 7.10.070, the business license commission at its
next regular meeting shall conduct the hearing as if no hearing officer had been appointed. (Ord. 8221 §
2 (part), 1962: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9 § 103.6, 1951.)
Section 7.10.090 Hearing by commission -- Notice to applicant.
If an applicant files a request in person pursuant to Section 7.10.070, the business license
commission, when he so ,files, shall inform him of the date, time and place of the next meeting.
Otherwise, on the day on which the request is received or on the next business day the business license
commission shall notify him in writing by first class mail of the date, time and place of the hearing. (Ord.
8221 § 2 (part), 1962: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9 § 103.5, 1951.)
Section 7.10.100 Hearing by commission -- Time for notice.
Whenever a hearing is provided for by this title and notice of the hearing is to be given to any person,
such notice shall be given not less than five days before such hearing, either by registered or certified
mail, postage prepaid, or in the manner required for the service of summons in civil actions. (Ord. 10009
§ 1 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9 § 101, 1951.)
Section 7.10.110 Hearing by commission -- Public notice requirements -- For certain
businesses.
In addition to the notice required by Section 7.10.100, not less than five days before a hearing on an
application for a license for a public billiard room, billiard club, bookstore, bowling alley, card club,
entertainment, growth center, off -the -road vehicles, (Section 7.90.570), outdoor festival, traveling show,
motion picture theater, massage parlor, skating rink, model studio, figure studio, picture arcade, adult
business or dance (except a dance for which pursuant to Section 7.30.210 a fee is not required), the business
license commission shall:
A. Serve notice of the time and place of such hearing on the applicant and upon all persons whose
names and addresses appear upon the latest available assessment roll as owners of the whole or any portion
of the property on the block where the business is to be operated; and
B. Post such notice on the public street or highway in at least five places on the block where it is
proposed to conduct, maintain or operate such business. The notice shall be entitled "Notice of Hearing to
Conduct a (activity)," which shall be printed in letters not less than one inch in height. (Ord. 2003-0067 §
14, 2003: Ord. 10336 § 3 (part), 1971: Ord. 10279 § 7 (part), 1971: Ord. 10217 § 5, 1971: Ord. 10009 § 1
(part), 1970: Ord. 9557 § 5 (part), 1968; Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9 § 101.1, 1951.)
Section 7.10.120 Public notice requirements -- Contents required.
All notices required by Section 7.10.110 shall state the time and place of the hearing and also state:
"Any person having objections to the granting of the license may at any time prior to the date above
named, file with the Business License Commission his objections in writing giving his reasons therefor;
and he may appear at the time and place of the hearing and be heard relative thereto." (Ord. 9557 § 5
(part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9 § 10 1.2, 1951.)
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Section 7.10.130 Public notice requirements -- Publication -- Costs.
A copy of any notice posted as required by Section 7. 10.110 shall be published three times prior to
the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation circulated within the district in which the location is
situated. In addition to the filing fee, the applicant shall pay for such publications and printing. (Ord.
9557 § 5 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9 § 101.3, 1951.)
Section 7.10.140 Hearing by commission -- Protest filing.
Any person interested, at any time after the filing of an application subject to the provisions of
Section 7.10.110, may file written protests or letters against the granting of such license, and the business
license commission or hearing officer, as the case, may be, in considering the application shall give
consideration to all such protests so filed. (Ord. 9557 § 5 (part) 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9 § 101.4,
1951.)
Section 7.10.150 Conduct of hearing -- Procedure generally.
At the time set for the hearing or at the date to which the hearing may be continued by the business license
commission or other body having jurisdiction, the referee or such other body shall hear the applicant or
licensee, who may present any facts to show why the license should be granted or should not be revoked,
and shall hear, also, testimony and other statements from other persons who may attend the hearing and
present facts to show why the license should or should not be granted or revoked. The referee, or such other
body, may place any witness, including the licensee, under oath. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 15, 2003: Ord. 9714 § 6
(part), 1969: Ord. 8221 § 2 (part), 1962: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9 § 104, 1951.)
Section 7.10.160 Conduct of hearing -- Records of testimony.
At every hearing the business license commission, referee, and license appeals board, by shorthand,
stenotype, recording device, or otherwise, shall keep a full, true and correct record of all oral testimony at
such hearing. (Ord. 9714 § 6 (part), 1969: Ord. 8221 § 3 (part), 1962: Ord. 6170. § 3 (part), 1953: Ord.
5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9 § 105.2, 1951.)
Section 7.10.170 Decision after hearing -- Order.
At the close of the hearing or at any time within 30 days thereafter, the business license commission, or
other body having jurisdiction, shall determine from the facts produced at the hearing, or from the report of
the referee, and from any other facts in its possession, whether the license should be granted, granted subject
to conditions, modified, or revoked, and shall make its order accordingly. Except in cases involving
businesses covered by Sections 7.08.070 and 7.08.140, it may make its order conditional upon the licensee
or applicant doing or not doing any act, either personally or through his servants or agents, which the
business license commission or such other body deems necessary for the public good. This section does not
apply to action on any adult business license issued pursuant to Chapter 7.92. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 16, 2003;
Ord. 9714 § 6 (part), 1969: Ord. 8221 § 2 (part), 1962: Ord. 7462 § 12 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9 §
105, 1951.)
Section 7.10.180 License granted -- Notice to tax collector.
If either the business license commission or the license appeals board grants a license:
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A. If no person at the hearing objected to the granting of such license and no person at or prior to the
hearing filed any written protest to the granting of such license, it immediately shall notify the tax
collector of its action;
B. If any person at the hearing protested the granting of the license, or at or before the hearing a
written objection to the granting of the license was filed after the expiration of the time for filing a notice
of appeal has expired, it shall notify the tax collector of its action. (Ord. 6586 § 1 (part), 1954: Ord. 6170
§ 3 (part), 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. I Art. 9 § 105.4, 1951.)
Section 7.10.190 Decision after hearing — Notice to applicant.
Unless the business license commission or license appeals officer announces its decision at the close of
the hearing, it shall notify the applicant or licensee thereof by first class registered mail, postage prepaid,
return receipt requested. (Ord. 2005-0074 § 1, 2005: Ord. 9714 § 6 (part), 1969: Ord. 6170 § 3 (part), 1953:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9 § 106, 1951.)
Section 7.10.200 Hearing rules -- Applicability.
Except as otherwise provided in this title, all hearings under this title will be conducted utilizing the
rules and regulations set forth in Sections 7.10.210 through 7.10.380 of this chapter. (Ord. 9431 § 2
(part), 1967: Ord. 9278 § 3 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 135, 1951.)
Section 7.10.210 Accusations -- Contents.
A hearing to determine whether an existing license should be revoked, suspended, limited or conditioned
shall be initiated by filing an accusation. The accusation shall be. a written statement of charges which shall
set forth in ordinary and concise language the acts or omissions with which the respondent is charged, to the
end that the respondent will be able to prepare his defense. It shall specify the statutes and rules which the
respondent is alleged to have violated, but shall not consist merely of charges phrased in the language of
such statutes and rules, with which the respondent must show compliance by producing proof at the hearing;
and, in addition any particular matters which have come to the attention of the initiating party and which
would authorize a denial of the license sought. The accusation shall be verified unless made by a public
officer acting in his official capacity. The verification may be on information and belief. (Ord. 2003-0067 §
17, 2003: Ord. 10279 § 7 (part), 1971: Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 135.1, 1951.)
Section 7.10.220 Accusations -- Service upon respondent.
A. Upon the filing of an accusation against an existing license, the commission shall serve a copy
thereof upon the respondent.
B. The accusation may be served on the respondent personally, or by certified or registered mail.
C. Service may be proved in a manner authorized in civil actions. Service by certified or registered
mail shall be effective on the date of mailing if a certified letter containing the accusation is mailed,
postage prepaid and addressed to the respondent at the latest address on file with the commission.
D. Where a respondent files a notice of defense, or otherwise appears in a proceeding, all objections
to the validity of service shall be deemed waived.
E. The copy of the accusation shall include or be accompanied by a statement that respondent may
request a hearing by filing a notice of defense as provided in this chapter within 10 days after service
upon him of the accusation, and that failure to do so will constitute a waiver of his right to a hearing. The
commission shall include with the accusation a postcard or other form, entitled "Notice of Defense,"
which, when signed by or on behalf of the respondent and returned to the commission, will acknowledge
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service of the accusation and constitute a notice of defense. (Ord. 10279 § 7 (part), 1971: Ord. 9714 § 6
(part), 1969: Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. I Art. 11 § 135.3, 1951.)
Section 7.10.230 Notice of defense -- Form and filing.
A. Within 10 days after service upon him of the accusation against an existing license, the respondent
may file with the commission one or more notices of defense in which he may:
.1. Request a hearing;
2. Object to the accusation upon the ground that it does not state acts or omissions upon which
the commission may proceed;
3. Object to the form of the accusation on the ground that it is so indefinite or uncertain that he
cannot identify the transaction or prepare his defense;
4. Admit the accusation in whole or in part.
B. The respondent shall be entitled to a hearing on the merits if he files a notice of defense within 10
days, and any such notice shall be deemed a specific denial of all parts of the accusation not expressly
admitted. Failure to file such notice shall constitute an admission of the truth of the allegations of the
accusation and a waiver of respondent's rights to a hearing, but the commission in its discretion may
nevertheless grant a hearing. Unless objection is taken as provided in this section, all objections to the
form of the accusation shall be deemed waived.
C. The notice of defense shall be in writing signed by or on behalf of the respondent, and shall state
his mailing address. It need not be verified or follow any particular form. (Ord. 10279 § 7 (part), 1971:
Ord. 9920 § 3 (part), 1969: Ord. 9714 § 6 (part), 1969: Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art.
11 § 13 5.4, 1951.)
Section 7.10.240 Accusations -- Amendments -- Before submission for decision.
At any time before the matter is submitted for decision; the commission may file or permit the filing
of an amended or supplemental accusation. All parties shall be notified thereof. If the amended or
supplemental accusation presents new charges, the commission shall afford respondent a reasonable
opportunity to prepare a defense thereto. Any new charges shall be deemed controverted, and any
objections to the amended or supplemental accusation may be made orally and shall be noted in the
record. (Ord. 9714 § 6 (part), 1969: Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 135.5, 1951.)
Section 7.10.250 Accusations -- Amendments -- After submission.
The commission may order amendment of the accusation after submission of the case for decision.
Each party shall be given notice of the intended amendment and opportunity to show that he will be
prejudiced thereby unless the case is reopened to permit the introduction of additional evidence in his
behalf. If such prejudice is shown, the commission shall reopen the case to permit the introduction of
additional evidence. (Ord 9714 § 6 (part), 1969: Ord. 9431 § 2.(part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 §
135.11, 1951.)
Section 7.10.260 Notice of hearing.
The commission shall deliver or mail a notice of hearing to all parties at least five days prior to the
hearing. The hearing shall not be prior to the expiration of the time within which the respondent is
entitled to file a notice of defense. The respondent may file a written waiver of time and request an
immediate hearing. The notice to respondent shall be substantially in the following form, but may include
other information:
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"You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the (Commission or referee as appropriate) at
, on the day of , 19, at the hour of , upon the charges made in the accusation served upon you. You may
be present at the hearing, may be, but need not, represented by counsel, and may present any relevant
evidence, and will be given full opportunity to cross-examine all witnesses testifying against you. You
may request the issuance of subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of
books, documents or other things by applying to the Commission."
The commission shall determine the time and place of hearing. (Ord. 9714 § 6 (part), 1969: Ord. 9431 §
2 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 13 5.6, 1951.)
Section 7.10.270 Subpoenas -- Issuance conditions.
A. The commission is authorized and empowered to summon witnesses for hearing by requesting the
clerk of the board of supervisors to issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of such witnesses at a time
and place specified.
B. The clerk of the board, or the business license commission, may summon witnesses for hearings at
the request of any party to a proceeding under this title. A party to a proceeding under this title desiring
the issuance of a subpoena accompanied by an affidavit specifying the name and address of the proposed
witness and setting forth in full detail the materiality of his testimony. If the party seeks a subpoena duces
tecum, the affidavit shall specify in addition the exact matters or things desired to be produced, and set
forth in the full detail the materiality thereof to the issues involved in the case, and state that the witness
has the desired matters or things in his possession or under his control. The requirement for an affidavit
shall not apply in the case of public officers acting in their official capacities as such. (Ord. 9714 § 6
(part), 1969: Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 135.7, 1951.)
Section 7.10.280 Ignoring subpoena or refusing to swear or answer deemed
misdemeanor.
It shall be a misdemeanor to wilfully ignore a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum issued pursuant to
this title, or for any person present at any hearing in obedience to a subpoena or otherwise to wilfully
refuse to be sworn or wilfully refuse to answer any material or proper question directed to him, except
where such testimony is otherwise privileged. (Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 §
135.8, 1951.)
Section 7.10.290 Evidence -- Rules applicable. .
Hearings need not be conducted according to technical rules relating to evidence and witnesses. Oral
evidence shall be taken only on oath or affirmation, and each party shall have the right to call and
examine witnesses, to introduce exhibits, to cross-examine opposing witnesses on any matter relevant to
the issues even though the matter was not covered in the direct examination, to impeach any witness
regardless of which party called him to testify, and to rebut the evidence against him. If respondent does
not testify in his own behalf, he may be called and examined as if under cross-examination. The rules of
privilege shall be effective to the same extent that they are now or hereafter may be recognized in civil
actions. Irrelevant and unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded. (Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord.
5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 13 5.9, 1951.)
Section 7.10.300 Evidence -- From private parties.
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The commission shall receive and consider all competent evidence introduced by any person who
does not represent the county if such evidence tends to prove a valid ground for denying or revoking a
license, imposing conditions thereon or refusing to remove conditions therefrom, even if such ground is
not within the accusation or statement of issues, and may consider such ground. (Ord. 9749 § 6, 1969:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 135.9.1, 1951.)
Section 7.10.310 Decision -- Official notice.
In reaching a decision, official notice may be taken, either before or after submission of the case for
decision of any fact which may be judicially noticed by the courts of this state. (Ord. 9431 § 2 (part),
1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 13 5.10, 1951.)
Section 7.10.320 Hearing by referee -- Report requirements.
If a contested case is heard by a referee alone, he shall, within three days, submit a written report to
the business license commission. Such report shall contain a brief summary of the evidence considered,
and shall state the examiner's conclusions and recommendations. The report shall contain a proposed
decision, in such form that it may be adopted by the business license commission as its decision in the
case. All referee's reports shall be filed by the business license commission as a public record. A copy of
each proposed decision so filed shall then be mailed to each party by the executive officer of the business
license commission. (Ord. 9714 § 6 (part), 1969: Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 §
135.13, 1951.)
Section 7.10.330 Voting on decision in contested cases.
Where a contested case is heard before the commission itself, no member thereof who did not hear
the evidence or who had not read the record or proceedings shall vote on the decision. (Ord. 9714 § 6
(part), 1969: Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 135.12, 1951.)
Section 7.10.340 Commission action on referee's decision --Time for decision.
Within 30 days of receipt of the referee's report and recommendation, the business license
commission shall make a decision based on its consideration of such report and recommendation. The
commission may accept or reject the proposed decision of the referee, in part or in its entirety, or may
increase or reduce any proposed penalty, or may make such other decision in conformance with the
provisions of this title as its deems appropriate. (Ord. 92-0132 § 5, 1992.)
Section 7.10.350 . Respondent -- Effect of failure to appeal.
If the respondent fails to file a notice of defense or fails to appear at the hearing, such failure shall
constitute an admission of all of the allegations of the accusation. The commission may take action based
upon the respondent's implied and express admissions or upon other evidence. The commission or referee
also may act without taking evidence if the express or implied admissions of the respondent are sufficient
to sustain the action taken. (Ord. 9920 § 3 (part), 1969: Ord. 9714 § 6 (part), 1969: Ord. 9431 § 2 (part),
1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 13 5.17, 1951.)
Section 7.10.360 Findings.
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Written findings of fact are not required unless requested at the hearing by a party thereto. The
findings, if any, may be stated in the language of the pleadings or by reference thereto. (Ord. 9848 § 2,
1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 135.15.5, 1951.)
Section 7.10.370 Decision -- Form, contents and distibution.
The decision of the commission or referee shall be in writing, and shall contain a determination of
the issue presented and the penalty, if any. Copies of the decision shall be delivered to the respondents or
their attorneys or other representatives by manual delivery, or sent to them by certified or registered mail,
unless such decision is announced at the conclusion of the hearing. (Ord. 9848 § 1, 1969: Ord. 9714 § 6
(part), 1969: Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 I § 13 5.15, 1951.)
Section 7.10.380 Decision -- Effective date.
The decision shall become effective 15 days after such decision is announced at the conclusion of the
hearing or it is delivered or mailed to respondent unless a reconsideration is ordered within that time, or
the board or commission orders that the decision shall become effective sooner, or a stay of execution is
granted. (Ord. 9431 § 2(part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 I § 13 5.16, 1951.)
Section 7.10.390 Decision — Effect of appeal.
The filing of an appeal to the license appeals officer from any decision of the business license
commission which grants, denies or revokes a license shall not operate to stay such decision of the
business license commission unless so ordered by the license appeals officer upon a showing a good
cause by affidavit, pending a hearing by the license appeals officer; however, the filing of an appeal to
the license appeals officer from a decision of the business license commission which suspends, modifies
or conditions a license shall operate to stay such decision of the business license commission. (Ord. 2005-
0074 § 2, 2005: Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 9278 § 3 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 136,
1951.)
Section 7.10.400 Hearing procedures --Ambulance operator and ambulance vehicles-
-Ambulette operators, drivers and attendants.
The hearing rules or procedures described in Sections 7.10.030, 7.10.040, 7.10.050, 7.10.060,
7.10.070, 7.10.080, 7.10.090, 7.10.110, 7.10.120, 7.10.130, 7.10.140, and 7.10.330 of this chapter shall
have no application to any hearing conducted by the director of the county department of health services
or his/her duly authorized designee(s) regarding licensure of an ambulance or an ambulance operator, or
an ambulette operator, ambulette driver, or ambulette attendant under this title. Whenever any hearing
before the department of health services is provided for by this title, the director of the department of
health services may appoint a referee to take testimony and to report his/her findings to the director of the
department of health services. (Ord. 92-0132 § 6, 1992: Ord. 91-0002 § 2, 1991: Ord. 88-0181 § 2, 1988.)
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Chapter 7.12
APPEALS
Sections:
7.12.010 License appeals officer.
7.12.020 Notice of appeal — Form and filing.
7.12.030 License appeals officer — Notice, authorized actions and hearings.
7.12.040 Notice of appeal — Deposit of estimated costs.
7.12.050 Notice of appeal — Accounting for funds.
7.12.060 Deposits — Deficiencies and refunds.
7.12.070 Hearing on appeal -- Notice and conduct.
7.12.080 Notice of appeal -- Deposit of estimated costs.
7.12.090 Deposits -- Accounting for funds.
7.12.100 Deposits -- Deficiencies and refunds.
7.12.110 Transmission of evidence.
7.12.120 License appeals board --Actions authorized --Time for action.
Section 7.12.010 License appeals officer.
The license appeals officer shall be the Chief Administrative Officer or his or her designee. (Ord. 2005-
0074 § 3, 2005: Ord. 6170 § 4 (part), 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. I Art. 9.5 § 107, 1951.)
Section 7.12.020 Notice of appeal — Form and filing.
Any person dissatisfied with any decision of the business license commission may, within 15 days
after such decision is announced at the conclusion of the hearing, or otherwise within 15 days of receipt
by the applicant or licensee of written notice of the decision, file with the executive assistant of the
business license commission a notice of appeal to the license appeals officer. The notice shall be signed
by the appellant or by his attorney, and shall be sufficient if it states in substance that the appellant
appeals from a specified decision or a particular part thereof and states briefly the grounds upon which
the appeal is taken. (Ord. 2005-0074 § 4, 2005.)
Section 7.12.030 License appeals officer — Notice, authorized actions and
hearings.
A. Within five days of receipt of the transcript or transcripts of all hearings held by the business
license commission on the matter resulting in the decision from which the appeal is taken, the executive
assistant of the business license commission shall transmit to the license appeals officer a copy of the
notice of appeal fled pursuant to Section 7.12.030, all exhibits introduced in evidence before the
business license commission, and one original and two copies of the transcript or transcripts of all
testimony.
B. Within 30 days of receipt of the documents and transcripts required by Subsection A, above, the
license appeals officer shall:
1. Take such action as, in his or her opinion, is indicated by such evidence; or
2. Refer the matter back with instructions to the business license commission for further
proceedings; or
3. Schedule the matter for hearing.
C. Any action taken by the license appeals officer shall be in writing with appropriate notice to the
business license commission. The executive assistant of the business license commission shall provide
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notice of such action to the appellant, applicant or licensee and all interested county departments.
D. In no case, however, shall any license be conditioned, modified, suspended or revoked by the
license appeals officer unless the licensee shall have been granted a hearing before the license appeals
officer.
E. If the license appeals officer grants a hearing, the executive assistant of the business license
commission shall give not less than 10 days' written notice of the date, time and place of such hearing to
the appellant, the applicant or licensee, and the sheriff. The license appeals officer at a hearing upon
appeal may permit the introduction of, and consider, additional evidence, or such officer may at his or
her option consider only the transcript of proceedings before the business license commission, together
with any exhibits received in evidence during such proceedings. In either case, the license appeals officer
may at his or her option hear and consider additional argument and points and authorities of law, and
may require parties to submit such argument and points and authorities of law prior to rendering any
decision. (Ord. 2005-0074 § 5, 2005.)
Section 7.12.040 Notice of appeal — Deposit of estimated costs.
With every notice of appeal filed pursuant to this chapter, the appellant shall deposit with the
executive assistant of the business license commission an amount which the executive assistant estimates
to be ample to cover the cost of one original and two copies of the transcript or transcripts of all hearings
held by the business, license commission on the matter resulting in the decision from which the appeal is
taken. For the purpose of this section, the costs shall be assumed to be the amount provided by law as
fees of the county clerk for preparing such transcripts. (Ord. 2005-0074 § 6, 2005.)
Section 7.12.050 Notice of appeal — Accounting for funds.
The executive assistant of the business license commission shall keep a permanent and accurate
account of all deposits received on appeal from the business license commission, giving the name of the
appellant upon whose account the same was deposited, the date and amount thereof, together with the
number of the case to which they relate. (Ord. 2005-0074 § 7, 2005.)
Section 7.12.060 Deposits — Deficiencies and refunds.
If the actual cost of the transcripts is more than the amount deposited by the appellant, such appellant
shall be notified and shall deposit the deficiency with the executive assistant of the business license
commission; if less, the executive assistant of the business license commission shall refund the difference
to the appellant. (Ord. 2005-0074 § 8, 2005.)
Section 7.12.070 Hearing on appeal -- Notice and conduct.
Upon receipt by the executive officer of the business license commission of the notice of appeal, he
shall take action in accordance with Section 7.12.110. If the license appeals board, pursuant to Section
7.1`2.120, grants a hearing, the executive officer of the business license commission shall give not less
than 10 days' written notice of the date, time and place of such hearing, also stating whether or not
additional evidence may be introduced, to the appellant, the applicant or licensee, and the sheriff. The
license appeals board at a hearing upon appeal may permit the introduction of, and consider, additional
evidence, or it may at its option consider only the transcript of proceedings before the business license
commission, together with any exhibits received in evidence during such proceedings. In either case, the
license appeals board may hear and consider additional argument and points and authorities of law, and
may require parties before it to submit such argument and points and authorities of law prior to rendering
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any decision. (Ord. 9761 § 2, 1969: Ord. 9278 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 6170 § 4 (part), 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch.
1 Art. 9.5 § 109.3, 1951.)
Section 7.12.080 Notice of appeal -- Deposit of estimated costs.
With every notice of appeal pursuant to this chapter and Sections 7.04.070. 7.04.080 and 7.04.200
through 7.04.210, the appellant shall deposit with the executive assistant of the business license
commission an amount which the executive assistant estimates to be ample to cover the cost of one
original and two copies of the transcript or transcripts of all hearings held by the business license
commission on the matter resulting in the decision from which the appeal is taken. For the purpose of this
section, the costs shall be assumed to be the amount provided by law as fees of the county clerk for
preparing such transcripts. (Ord. 9278 § 2 (part); 1967: Ord. 6170 § 4 (part), 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art.
9.5 § 109.5, 1951.)
Section 7.12.090 Deposits -- Accounting for funds.
The executive assistant of the business licenses commission shall keep a permanent and accurate
account of all deposits received on appeal from the business licenses commission, giving the name of the
appellant upon whose account the same was deposited, the date and amount thereof, together with the
number of the case to which they relate. (Ord. 9278 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 6170 § 4 (part), 1953: Ord.
5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9.5 § 109.6, 1951.)
Section 7.12.100 Deposits -- Deficiencies and refunds.
If the actual cost of the transcripts as defined in Section 7.12.180 is more than the amount deposited
by the appellant, such appellant shall deposit the deficiency; if less, the executive assistant of the
business license commission shall deposit the deficiency; if less, the executive assistant of the business
license commission shall refund and difference to the appellant. (Ord. 9278 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 6170 §
4 (part), 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9.5 §.109.7, 1951.)
Section 7.12.110 Transmission of evidence.
Within five days of receipt of the transcript or transcripts of all hearings held by the business license
commission on the matter resulting in the decision from which the appeal is taken, the business license
commission shall transmit to the license appeals board a copy of the notice of appeal filed pursuant to
Section 7.12.060, all exhibits introduced in evidence before the business license commission, and one
original and two copies of the transcript or transcripts of all testimony. (Ord. 92-0132 § 7, 1992: Ord.
9278 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 6170 § 4 (part), 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9.5 § 109.9, 1951.)
Section 7.12.120 License appeals board --Actions authorized --Time for action.
A. Within 30 days of receipt of the documents and transcripts required by Section 7.12.110, the
license appeals board shall:
1. Take such action as, in its opinion, is indicated by such evidence; or
2. Refer the matter back with instructions to the business license commission for further
proceedings; or
3. Set the matter for hearing before itself in accordance with Section 7.12.070.
B. Any action taken by the license appeals board pursuant to Section 7.12.120 A shall be in writing
with appropriate notice to the business license commission. The business license commission shall
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provide notice of such action to the appellant, applicant or licensee and all interested county departments.
C. In no case, however, shall any license be conditioned, modified, suspended or revoked by the
license appeals board unless the licensee shall have been given an opportunity to appear in person before
the license appeals board to present argument and/or points and authorities of law. (Ord. 92-0132 § 8,
1992: Ord. 9278 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 6170 § 4 (part), 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 9.5 § 110, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.14
LICENSE FEES
Sections:
7.14.010 Fee schedule.
7.14.020 Exemptions from license fee -- Blind persons.
7.14.030 Refunds.
7.14.040 Transferability of ambulance and ambulette vehicle license.
7.14.050 Transferability of ambulance and ambulette operator permit.
Section 7.14.010 Fee schedule.
The license fees required to be paid to perform, carry on, conduct or engage in any businesses,
occupations or activities set forth in this Title 7, the license ordinance codified in this title, are as stated
in this chapter.
FEES
First
Year
Annual
Renewal
ACCUPRESSURE ESTABLISHMENT
$2,268.00
$ 354.00
ACCUPRESSURIST
351.00
234.00
ADULT BUSINESS
1. Bookstore
2,228.00
1,712.00
2. Cabaret
1,981.00
1,712.00
3. Hotel
a. 5 to 10 units
317.00
200.00
b. 11 to 15.
317.00
129.00
c. 16 or more units
378.00
246.00
4. Motel
340.00
223.00
5. Motion picture arcade
1,988.00
1,712.00
6. Motion picture theater
1,836.00
1,552.00
7. Theater
1,836.00
1,552.00
AMBULANCE OPERATOR
1,435.39
244.34
AMBULANCE
373.86
339.55
AMBULETTE OPERATOR
1,435.39
244.34
AMBULETTE
361.72
327.41
APARTMENT HOUSE OR HOTEL
1. If from 5 to 10 families, inclusive, can be housed.
259.00
185.00
2. If from 11 to 15 families, inclusive, can be housed.
282.00
200.00
3. If over 15 families can be housed.
340.00
223.00
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First
Year
Annual
Renewal
BILLIARD ROOM OR CLUB
2,092.00
358.00
BINGO
1. ingo games.
50.00
50.00
2. Bingo manager.
50.00
50.00
3. Bingo equipment su lier.
1,522.00
80.00
BODY ART ESTABLISHMENT
2,254.00
213.00
BODY ART TECHNICIAN
252.00
208.00
BOARDING HOUSE
282.00
200.00
BOOKSTORE other than adult
1,799.00
175.00
BOTTLE WASHING
194.00
60.00
BOTTLE WORKS
194.00
131.00
BOWLING ALLEY
1,914.00
323.00
CARD OR GAME CLUB
2,177.00
207.00
CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS
2.00
2.00
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Not more than five days.
2.00
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CLOSING-OUT SALE
1. First 60 days.
168.00
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2. 30 days' renewal.
60.00
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COIN-OPERATED GAME
For each game.
201.00
131.00
COIN-OPERATED PHONOGRAPH
For each phonograph.
201.00
131.00
COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSE
363.00
175.00
CORPORATION DIRECTORS CHANGE
1. With business license commission hearing.
1,620.00
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2. Without business license commission hearing.
252.00
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First
Year
Annual
Renewal
DANCES
1. All dances except for a single special dance, taxi dance
hall, or youth or charity dance.
1,771.00
223.00
2. Special dance (single).
1,806.00
152.00
3. Taxi dance hall.
1,774.00
177.00
4. Youth or charity dance.
No fee
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DEMONSTRATOR
168.00
60.00
DUPLICATE LICENSES
91.00
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ENTERTAINMENT
1. Class I or Class III without dance license.
1,981.00
406.00
{
2. Class I or Class III if applied for concurrently with dance
license.
621.00
406.00
3. Charity.
No fee
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ESCORT BUREAU
1,864.00
1,590.00
EXHIBITION
1,808.00
275.00
EXPLOSIVES
555.00
293.00
FERTILIZER PLANT
363.00
175.00
FILLING STATION
361.00
252.00
FOUNDRY
340.00
223.00
FUNERAL ESCORT
1. Business.
175.00
131.00
2. Employee.
175.00
131.00
GAME ARCADE
1,777.00
251.00
GASOLINE AND OIL TANK TRUCKS
307.00
200.00
GUN DEALER
739.00
279.00
HAY, GRAIN AND FEED DEALER
309.00
200.00
HEALTH CLUB
1,750.00
1 251.00
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First
Year
Annual
Renewal
HEALTH SPA
1,750.00
251.00
HOG RANCH
445.00
175.00
HORSE MEAT
194.00
60.00
HOTEL
5 to 10 units
317.00
200.00
11 to 15 units
317.00
129.00
16 or more units
378.00
246.00
IDENTIFICATION CARD
168.00
60.00
LAUNDERETTE
265.00
185.00
LIVERY STABLE
340.00
223.00
LOCKSMITH AND ITINERANT LOCKSMITH
201.00
131.00
LUMBERYARD
447.00
246.00
MANAGER --ENTERTAINMENT, GAME, MODEL STUDIO,
PICTURE ARCADE, OR ADULT BUSINESS
175.00
131.00
MASSAGE PARLOR
2,254.00
213.00
MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
2,254.00
213.00
MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY MANAGER
252.00
203.00
MASSAGE TECHNICIAN
252.00
208.00
MODEL STUDIO
1,752.00
1,593.00
MOTEL
340.00
223.00
MOTORCYCLE CONTEST
1. First day.
363.00
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2. Each additional day.
175.00
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MOTOR VEHICLE
1. Rental.
201.00
131.00
2. Repair.
a. Body and fender.
475.00
275.00
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Year
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b. Painting.
475.00
275.00
c. Licensed repairer.
475.00
275.00
NURSERY(plant)
194.00
131.00
OFF -THE -ROAD VEHICLE
1,574.00
177.00
OIL TOOL EXCHANGE
207.00
144.00
OUTDOOR FESTIVAL
1. Religious worship.
No fee
----
2. All others.
a. First day.
1,866.00
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b. Each additional day.
278.00
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PARTNERSHIP CHANGE
1. With business license commission hearing.
1,613.00
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2. Without business license commission hearing.
252.00
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PAWNBROKER
377.00
157.00
PEDDLER
I. Commercial motor vehicles.
168.00
131.00
2. Special events.
168.00
131.00
PICNIC PARK
317.00
200.00
PICTURE ARCADE
1,775.00
129.00
PONY RIDE
194.00
131.00
POULTRY DEALER
194.00
131.00
PROMOTER charitable
1,502.00
60.00
PUBLIC EATING PLACES
1. Public eating establishments.
431.00
223.00
2. Food establishments.
424.00
223.00
REBOUND TUMBLING CENTER
529.00
175.00
RENDERING PLANT
194.00
60.00
RIDES mechanical
318.00
200.00
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First
Year
Annual
Renewal
RIFLE RANGE
1,862.00
226.00
RODEO
1. First day.
1,808.00
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2. Each additional day.
204.00
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SALVAGE COLLECTOR
1. Regular -- for each vehicle.
202.00
158.00
2. Charity-- for each vehicle.
2.00
2.00
SALVAGE DEALER
458.00
250.00
1. Regular.
2.00
2.00
2. Charity.
SAWMILL
447.00
175.00
SCHOOL, PRIVATE
1,846.00
246.00
SECONDHAND DEALER
I. Re ular.
343.00
232.00
2. Charity.
2.00
2.00
SEPARATE ACTIVITIES
The fee for the activity requiring the highest license fee
established in Section 7.14.010, plus $168.00 each for every
other license, or $60.00 for every other renewal of a license.
SHOOTING GALLERY
270.00
129.00
SITE TRANSFER
Amount of
license fee.
annual renewal
SKATING RINK
1,659.00
269.00
SOLICITOR
I. Charitable.
No fee
----
2. Company rinci al .
175.00
131.00
3. Individual -- nota principal.
175.00
131.00
SOUND TRUCK
L Commercial.
168.00
60.00
2. Noncommercial.
168.00
60.00
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(Ord. 2006-0036 § 3, 2006: Ord. 2003-0067 § 19, 2003: Ord. 2002-0073 § 1, 2002: Ord. 99-0039 § 2, 1999:
Ord. 94-0071 § 1, 1994: Ord. 94-0046 § 1, 1994; Ord. 93-0062 § 1, 1993: Ord. 92-0132 § 9, 1992; Ord. 92-
0057 § 1, 1992: Ord. 91-0085 § 1, 1991: Ord. 91-0002 § 3, 1991; Ord. 90-0065 § 1, 1990: Ord. 89-0108 § 1,
FEES
First
Year
Annual
Renewal
SWIMMING POOL -- PUBLIC
194.00
60.00
TAXI DANCER AND TAXI DANCER INSTRUCTOR
168.00
60.00
TAXICAB
1. Driver.
a. Regular fee.
175.00
131.00
b. If the applicant submits with his application a valid,
unrevoked, current taxicab driver' s license, certificate, or
permit approved by the sheriff and issued by a city.
168.00
131.00
2. Operator.
a. Regular fee.
1,526.00
155.00
b. For the first cab.
168.00
131.00
c. For each additional cab.
168.00
131.00
d. Application to modify own license without
commission hearing.
168.00
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e. Application to modify with commission hearing.
1,495.00
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THEATER motion picture and live, other than adult
1,829.00
246.00
TOW TRUCK
168.00
131.00
TRADE-IN DEALER
317.00
227.00
TRAVELING SHOW OR CIRCUS
1. First day.
1,831.00
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2. Each additional day.
204.00
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3. Carnival game booth.
329.00
201.00
VACATION CERTIFICATE BUSINESS
1,495.00
60.00
In addition to license fees set forth in Section 7.85.050.
VALET PARKING SERVICE
175.00
131.00
WATER TAXI
1. Operator.
1,556.00
185.00
2. Boat.
a. First boat.
175.00
131.00
b. Each additional boat.
175.00
60.00
WEED ERADICATOR
237.00
129.00
(Ord. 2006-0036 § 3, 2006: Ord. 2003-0067 § 19, 2003: Ord. 2002-0073 § 1, 2002: Ord. 99-0039 § 2, 1999:
Ord. 94-0071 § 1, 1994: Ord. 94-0046 § 1, 1994; Ord. 93-0062 § 1, 1993: Ord. 92-0132 § 9, 1992; Ord. 92-
0057 § 1, 1992: Ord. 91-0085 § 1, 1991: Ord. 91-0002 § 3, 1991; Ord. 90-0065 § 1, 1990: Ord. 89-0108 § 1,
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1989: Ord. 88-0184 § 6, 1988; Ord. 88-0181 § 3, 1988; Ord. 88-0107 § 1, 1988: Ord. 88-0051 § 1, 1988;
Ord. 87-0068 § 1, 1987: Ord. 86-0211 § 1, 1986; Ord. 86-0098U § 1, 1986: Ord. 85-0150 § 1, 1985: Ord.
85-0110U § 1, 1985: Ord. 84-0100 § 1, 1984: Ord. 84-0098U § 1, 1984: Ord. 83-0201 § 1, 1983: Ord. 83-
0053 § 1, 1983: Ord. 82-0121 § 2, 1982; Ord. 82-0078 § 1, 1982: Ord. 12362 § 2, 1981: Ord. 12338 § 3,
1981; Ord. 12230 § 4, 1980: Ord. 12156 § 1, 1980: Ord. 12146 § 4, 1980; Ord. 11929 § 1, 1979: Ord. 11822
§ 2, 1978; Ord. 11729 § 1, 1978: Ord. 11560 § 1, 1977: Ord. 11366 § 1, 1976: Ord. 11209 § 2, 1975: Ord.
5860 Ch. 31 § 11001, 1975.)
Section 7.14.020 Exemptions from license fee -- Blind persons.
In addition to those licenses which Section 16102 of the Business and Professions Code, or any other
law of this state, requires be issued without fee, the tax collector shall issue without fee a license to any
blind person who otherwise would be entitled to such license if such person files with the tax collector a
certificate by a licensed physician and surgeon or by the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation of the
Department of Education of the state of California that he is a blind person as those words are used in
this section. As used in this section, a "blind person" means a person having not more than 10 percent
visual acuity in the better eye with correction. (Ord. 6586 § 2 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 134,
1951.)
Section 7.14.030 Refunds.
A. The county auditor may refund to the licensee all moneys collected by the tax collector because of
excess, erroneous or double payment if the licensee files a proper claim.
B. Whenever license fees are reduced during the calendar year and are made retroactive because the
board of supervisors finds that the higher fee was not legally justified, and whenever the applicant has
paid prior to the beginning of the license period and subsequent to such payment the fee has been
reduced, the auditor shall make refunds as follows:
On the presentation of a refund claim, prepared in duplicate, approved by the tax collector and
accompanied by the licensee, the auditor shall:
1. Transmit to the tax collector a warrant for the newly established fee; and
2. Remit the remainder to the licensee. (Ord. 6303 § 1 (part), 1953: Ord. 5958 § 4, 1952: Ord.
5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 133, 1951.)
Section 7.14.040 Transferability of ambulance and ambulette vehicle license.
Notwithstanding Sections 7.06.280 and 7.06.290 of this code, the annual ambulance or ambulette
vehicle license purchased under the provisions of this chapter is transferable to a new vehicle in the
operator's ambulance or ambulette fleet if the new vehicle replaces an old vehicle, no longer in service,
for which the license was originally issued. If the new ambulance or ambulette vehicle is an addition to
the operator's existing ambulance or ambulette fleet, then a new license for the vehicle must be
purchased. (Ord. 96-0068 § 1, 1996: Ord. 88-0181 § 4, 1988.)
Section 7.14.050 Transferability of ambulance and ambulette operator permit.
The director of the department of health services shall be notified in writing of any request to transfer
an ambulance operator's license or ambulette operator's license from the current licensee to another
person, partnership, corporation, or other entity at least 30 days prior to the proposed effective date of
such transfer. Upon receipt of such notification, the director may require the processing of a new
application, including a full license application fee, for a license transfer. Notice of a requirement for a
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new application must be sent by certified mail to the license transferee from the director within 15 days
from the receipt by the director of the transfer notice.
Following receipt of an application for a transfer of ownership of the license, the director may
conduct a public hearing to determine if the applicant meets all requirements of this title. (Ord. 96-0067 §
1, 1996.)
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Division 2. Specific Businesses
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Chapter 7.16
AMBULANCES
Sections:
7.16.005 Legislative intent.
7.16.010 Definitions.
7.16.020 Rules and regulations.
7.16.030 Licenses -- Required.
7.16.040 Vehicle license -- Other documentation -- Required.
7.16.041 License exemptions.
7.16.042 Waiver by director of licensure conditions under specified circumstances.
7.16.050 Ambulance operator license -- Application.
7.16.051 Ambulance operator license required -- Special events.
7.16.060 Ambulance operator -- Hearing required.
7.16.070 Licenses -- Application referred for review -- Ambulance operator.
7.16.080 Ambulance operator license -- Finding of necessity.
7.16.085 Ambulance operator -- Access to books and records.
7.16.090 Ambulance operator -- Service requirements.
7.16.100 Ambulance operator -- Prohibited acts.
7.16.105 License probation, suspension, or revocation.
7.16.110 Ambulance operator -- Ambulette license not required when.
7.16.120 Ambulette operator -- Prohibited acts.
7.16.125 Fines for operating an ambulance in Los Angeles County without an ambulance
operator's license.
7.16.130 Licensing for private or nonprofit hospitals' or physicians' ambulances.
7.16.140 Driver's and attendant's certificates -- Required.
7.16.150 Driver's and attendant's license -- Exceptions for certain attendants.
7.16.160 Driver's and attendant's certificates -- Carrying for inspection.
7.16.170 Ambulance -- Both driver and attendant required.
7.16.180 Insurance.
7.16.190
Insurance -- Indemnification.
7.16.200
Workers' Compensation insurance required.
7.16.210
Ambulance -- Mechanical requirements.
7.16.215
Ambulance -- Design requirements.
7.16.220
Ambulance -- Inspection prerequisite to license issuance.
7.16.225
Ambulance -- Inspection of medical equipment and supplies.
7.16.240
Vehicle -- Odometer test.
7.16.280
Rate schedule for ambulances.
7.16.290
Rates for multiple loads.
7.16.310
Special charges.
7.16.330
Total charges computation.
7.16.340
Modification of rates.
7.16.341
Period base rate review.
7.16.345
Ambulance response times.
Section 7.16.005
Legislative intent.
A. It is the board's intent in amending this chapter to undertake the prescribed functions and
responsibilities of a local government entity concerning ambulance services as authorized by the state of
California pursuant to, among other authority, Health and Safety Code Sections 1443 and 1797, et seq.,
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Welfare and Institutions Code Section 17000, Vehicle Code Section 2512, and case law.
B. It is the board's further intent in enacting this chapter to exercise the full extent available to it
under the laws of the state of California its discretion and authority to regulate emergency ambulance
services and emergency ambulance rates throughout all the unincorporated and incorporated areas of the
county of Los Angeles, except in an incorporated area where such authority is expressly delegated,
provided, or reserved to a city by county contract or by law. (Ord. 88-0181 § 5, 1988.)
Section 7.16.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms are defined and shall be construed as set forth in this
section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
A. "Advanced life support (ALS)" means special services designed to provide definitive prehospital
emergency medical care, including, but not limited to, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, cardiac
monitoring, cardiac defibrillation, advanced airway management, intravenous therapy, administration of
specified drugs and other medicinal preparations, and other specified techniques and procedures
administered by authorized personnel under the direct supervision of a base hospital as part of a local
EMS system at the scene of an emergency, during transport to an acute care hospital, during interfacility
transfer, and while in the emergency department of an acute care hospital until responsibility is assumed
by the emergency or other medical staff of the hospital.
B. "Ambulance" means a motor vehicle specially constructed, modified, equipped, or arranged for
the purpose of transporting sick, injured, convalescent, infirm, or otherwise incapacitated persons,
authorized by the state as an emergency vehicle, and used, or having the potential for being used, in
emergency service to the public. A helicopter or air ambulance is not a motor vehicle for the purpose of
this chapter.
C. "Ambulance attendant" means any person other than the ambulance driver who is employed to
accompany an ambulance driver while transporting any person needing medical attention or services.
D. "Ambulance driver" means any person who drives an ambulance in which is transported any
person needing medical attention or services is transported.
E. "Ambulance operator" means any person or entity who for any monetary or other consideration,
or as an incident to any other occupation, transports in one or more ambulances one or more persons
needing medical attention or services.
F. "Ambulance services" means the transportation of any person for monetary or other
consideration in an ambulance.
G. "Basic life support (BLS)" means emergency first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
procedures which, as a minimum, include recognizing respiratory and cardiac arrest and starting the
proper application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation to maintain life without invasive techniques until the
victim may be transported or until advanced life support is available.
H. "Code 2" means a request for ambulance transport which is urgent and is nonemergency and
which cannot be scheduled more than one hour in advance.
I. "Code 3" means the authorized use of red lights and siren during a response or transport.
J. "Critical care transport" or "critical care transport provider" means any transport or person who
transports a patient from one health care facility, trauma center, or acute care facility to another where
the skill level required in the care of that patient during transport exceeds the basic life-support,
Emergency Medical Technician - 1 (EMT -1) level and scope of training.
K. "Emergency call" means a request for an ambulance where an individual has a need for
immediate medical attention, or where the potential for such need is perceived by emergency medical
personnel or a public safety agency.
L. "Local EMS agency" means the county of Los Angeles department of health services, designated
by the board as the local EMS agency pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 1797, et seq.
M. "Nonemergency call" means a request for the transport of a stretcher patient to or from a medical
facility in a licensed ambulance and which is neither an emergency call nor a critical care transport.
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N. "Response time" means the interval of time between the moment the basic items of dispatched
information have been obtained by an operator to the moment the operator' s ambulance arrives at the
scene of pickup. Response time for nonemergency or scheduled calls, or both, shall be within 90 minutes
of the time of the call or the scheduled pickup, whichever applies.
O. "Special events" means any situation where a previously announced event or activity creates a
need to have one or more ambulances present because of risks of physical harm to participants in the
event or activity, or to others in attendance there, or to both such groups. (Ord. 2003-0058 § 2, 2003.)
Section 7.16.020 Rules and regulations.
The department of health services in consultation with any other department, agency or body which
the board of supervisors designates, may establish and adopt such rules and regulations on the type of
ambulance, the type of equipment used, the condition of vehicles, the allowable special charge rates, and
any other aspects of ambulance operations, which the director of the department of health services finds
is necessary for the preservation of the health and safety of the patients of any ambulance operator and
those using the highways. (Ord. 88-0181 § 7, 1988: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part),
1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1022, 1951.)
Section 7.16.030 Licenses -- Required.
Every ambulance operator shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in the amount
set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this code under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 91-0002 § 4, 1991: Ord.
83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1003, 1951.)
Section 7.16.040 Vehicle license -- Other documentation -- Required.
Every ambulance used for transporting any person needing medical attention or services, which
person entered or was placed in such ambulance at any location (1) in the incorporated or unincorporated
area of the county for emergency medical attention or emergency services as a result of a 9-1-1 response,
or (2) in the unincorporated area of the county for nonemergency transportation services, shall have and
conspicuously display on the left rear portion of such vehicle a county seal issued by the local EMS
agency.
Ambulance vehicles are also required to carry the following documents:
A. Original or facsimile of California Department of Motor Vehicles Registration;
B. Insurance identification card;
C. Original or facsimile of county business license or temporary authorization;
D. Copy of California Highway Patrol (CHP) inspection sheet; and
E. Original CHP ambulance identification certificate. For new fleet vehicles, a copy of the CHP
inspection sheet shall serve as the temporary operating authorization for 30 days following the date of
inspection by the CHP.
Failure to provide current vehicle documentation upon request to local EMS agency representatives
shall result in the ambulance immediately being taken out of service at the conclusion of the call until
such time as current documentation is placed in the ambulance. Company shall provide documentation of
current information to the local EMS agency no later than 5:00 p.m. the next business day.
Critical care transport vehicles, staffed at the paramedic (EMT -P) advanced life support level and
which pick up patients at any location in Los Angeles County, must have a county license and otherwise
meet the requirements of this section. (Ord. 96-0067 § 3, 1996: Ord. 88-0181 § 8, 1988: Ord. 83-0017 § 3
(part), 1983: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1003.1, 1951.)
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Section 7.16.041 License exemptions.
No ambulance operator and no ambulance vehicle license is required where the ambulance operator
is a governmental agency. (Ord. 91-0002 § 5, 1991: Ord. 88-0181 § 9, 1988: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part),
1983.)
Section 7.16.042 Waiver by director of licensure conditions under specified
circumstances.
The director of the department of health services may waive in writing any one or more of the
licensure procedures or conditions defined in Sections 7.16.020, 7.16.050, 7.16.060, 7.16.070, and
7.16.080, and grant a license to an ambulance operator, if the director finds that adherence to such
procedure(s) or condition(s) will either prevent or delay the securing by the county of cost-effective and
efficient emergency ambulance services which the director has determined are immediately needed to
serve county residents. As a requirement to the waiver of any such procedure or condition, however,
dither a county contract for the provision of emergency ambulance services to county residents must be
executed by the operator and by the board or the director must find that the ambulance operator provides
special events services only. (Ord. 96-0067 § 4, 1996: Ord. 89-0096 § 1, 1989.)
Section 7.16.050 Ambulance operator license -- Application.
Every application for an ambulance operator's license shall be signed by the applicant and filed with
the local EMS agency. In addition to the requirements of Section 7.06.020 of this title, the application
shall contain the following information:
A. Evidence of Applicant's Financial Capability.
1. Financial statements: current and pro forma profit and loss statements, depreciation schedule,
and current balance sheet. The depreciation schedule shall include a list of vehicles to be used. The
balance sheet shall show evidence that the applicant has sufficient liquid assets to sustain the operation
during a start-up period of at least six months.
2. Data shall be submitted showing the estimated average cost of operating one trip and the
number of trips per day a vehicle must be run to be profitable; the costs per trip should be itemized. The
use of break -even -type formulas may be used to show the economic feasibility of the proposed operation;
B. Evidence from the applicant that the person(s) holding licenses for the operation of the type of
vehicle and in the area for which application is being made are inadequately serving the public.
Except as expressly provided below, this evidence shall include written statements or other evidence
of either inadequate response times or inadequate care by existing providers.
For purposes of demonstrating that the response times or care of existing providers are inadequate,
the applicant may rely on facts provided by the local EMS agency to the extent the local EMS agency
chooses to disclose such facts.
In the event that the number of current county -licensed ambulance operators, excluding ambulance
operators approved to provide special event services only, is nine or less, an applicant may, in lieu of
demonstrating either inadequate response times or inadequate care by existing operators, furnish
information showing only how the applicant's operations will enhance the level of service to the
community. For the sole purpose of calculating the number of current county -licensed ambulance
operators under this subparagraph, two or more corporate ambulance operators whose controlling shares
of stock have been acquired by the same person, and which continue to operate under the same individual
corporate names as were listed in their county licenses prior to such stock acquisition, shall be considered
as one ambulance operator.
The applicant, except for those operators providing special events services only, must agree to
respond to requests for service within the following county response time standards:
1. Emergency calls: Maximum response times:
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Urban: all census tracts with a population density of 100 or more persons per square mile; or census
tracts and enumeration districts without census tracts which have a population density of 100 or more
persons per square mile: eight minutes.
Rural: all census tracts with a population density of 10 to 99 persons per square mile; or census tracts and
enumeration districts without census tracts which have a population density of 10 to 99 persons per
square mile: 20 minutes.
Wilderness: census tracts and enumeration districts without census tracts which have a population
density of less than 10 persons per square mile: as quickly as possible.
In accordance with Section 7.16.345 of this chapter, the director of the department of health services
may waive in writing one or more of these response time requirements for any operator for a prescribed
period. However, any change in the maximum response times defined in Section 7.16.050 will require a
new agreement waiver.
2. Critical care transport and nonemergency calls: Maximum response time: 90 minutes of the
time of the call or the scheduled time of pickup, whichever applies;
C. Testimony (written or verbal, or both) presented in support of the application from responsibly
positioned people, institutions, or users of the service;
D. Evidence that the applicant's company has technically qualified management. This evidence shall
include the manager's resume showing type and duration of transportation experience, including at least
five years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation or management of a basic life support
or advanced life support service;
E. Areas within which the applicant proposes to operate;
F. The number and type, age, condition, and patient capacity of each ambulance proposed to be
operated by the applicant, and a description of the premises which are to serve as the base of operations;
G. Kind and amount of automobile liability, public liability, professional liability, Workers'
Compensation, and other insurance of the applicant;
H. The color scheme and insignia to be used to designate the ambulance(s) of the applicant;
I. Evidence concerning applicant's adherence to rules and regulations.
1. Identification of all licenses and franchises held during past 10 years,
2. Disclosure of whether the applicant or the principals of the applicant have ever been
investigated by any governmental agency and disclosure of the nature of the investigation, and
3. Disclosure of whether the applicant or the principals of the applicant have ever had licenses
revoked or whether any of them has been convicted of any misdemeanor or felony;
J. An objective "business plan" or "statement of work" demonstrating that the granting of a county
license would enhance the current system and level of service in the community; and
K. Such further information as either the sheriff or the local EMS agency may require.
Neither the local EMS agency nor any applicant for an exclusive emergency ambulance or advanced
life support operating area under provisions of Health and Safety Code Sections 1797, et seq., is required
to adhere to the procedures defined in this code for application for and granting of any such exclusive
operating area, unless the local EMS agency chooses to impose one or more of these procedures as part
of the process for selecting a grantee for an exclusive operating area. (Ord. 98-0006 § 1, 1998: Ord. 96-
0067 § 5, 1996: Ord. 88-0181 § 10, 1988: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1004, 1951.)
Section 7.16.051 Ambulance operator license required -- Special events.
Every application for an ambulance operator's license for special events services shall be signed by
the applicant and filed with the local EMS agency. In addition to the requirements of Section 7.06.020 of
this title, the application shall contain the following information:
A. Applicant agrees to provide special events services only;
B. Testimony (written or verbal, or both) presented in support of the application from responsibly
positioned people, institutions, or users of the service is optional;
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C. Evidence that the applicant's company has technically qualified management. This evidence shall
include the manager's resume showing type and duration of transportation experience, including at least
five years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation or management of a basic life support
or advanced life support service;
D. The number and type, age, condition, and patient capacity of each ambulance proposed to be
operated by the applicant, and a description and address of the premises which are to serve as the base of
operations;
E. Kind and amount of automobile liability, public liability, professional liability, Workers'
Compensation, and other insurance of the applicant;
F. The color scheme and insignia to be used to designate the ambulance(s) of the applicant;
G. Evidence concerning the applicant's adherence to rules and regulations, including the following
information:
1. Identification of all licenses and franchises held during the past ten years,
2. Disclosure of whether the applicant or the principals of the applicant have ever been
investigated by any governmental agency and disclosure of the nature of the investigation, and
3. Disclosure of whether applicant or the principals of the applicant have ever had licenses
revoked or whether they have been convicted of any misdemeanor or felony; and
H. Such further information as the local EMS agency may require.
Ambulance operators providing services for special events only, and who do not respond to calls
from the general public, are exempt from 24-hour availability as a licensing prerequisite.
A special events operator shall notify the director of the department of health services or his or her
designee, at least seven days prior to providing standby services for any special event in Los Angeles
County, of the location and duration of such services.
Rates for special events ambulance services shall be determined by agreement between the events
promotor and the special event ambulance operator. Rates charged to the general public for special
events transport shall not exceed the general public rates specified in Section 7.16.180 and Section
7.16.3 10 of this chapter. (Ord. 96-0067 § 6, 1996.)
Section 7.16.060 Ambulance operator -- Hearing required.
A license required of an ambulance operator shall not be granted until the department of health
services or other agency designated by the director of that department holds a public hearing, notice of
the time and place of which shall be given to the applicant as provided in Section 7.10.100 of this title.
Notice of the time and place of the public hearing shall be sent to all licensed ambulance operators. (Ord.
96-0067 § 7, 1996: Ord. 88-0181 § 11, 1988: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1003.7, 1951.)
Section 7.16.070 Licenses -- Application referred for review -- Ambulance operator.
Every application for an ambulance operator's license shall be referred to the sheriff, the department
of health services, the department of agricultural commissioner/weights and measures, and any other
officer, department, or body that the board designates. (Ord. 96-0067 § 8, 1996: Ord. 88-0181 § 12, 1988:
Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1004.1, 1951.)
Section 7.16.080 Ambulance operator license -- Finding of necessity.
Except as provided by Sections 7.06.200 through 7.06.260 of this title, the director of the department
of health services shall determine whether or not public convenience, safety, and necessity requires the
issuance of an ambulance operator's license. To establish public convenience, safety, or necessity for
purposes of this section, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the director of the
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department of health services that it has complied with each of the following requirements:
A. The applicant has complied with all provisions of this title.
B. The applicant is, under normal conditions, serving or likely to serve the public adequately.
C. The applicant has submitted a "business plan" or "statement of work" which demonstrates that
the applicant will provide ambulance services which will enhance the current system and the level of
services.
D. The applicant is a fit and proper person to have an ambulance operator's license.
The requirements of this section shall be inapplicable to the selection process for the award of an
exclusive operating area, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 1797, et seq., unless the director
of the department of health services chooses to impose one or more of these requirements as part of such
selection process. (Ord. 98-0006 § 2, 1998: Ord. 96-0067 § 9, 1996: Ord. 88-0181 § 14, 1988: Ord. 83-
0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1005, 1951.)
Section 7.16.085 Ambulance operator -- Access to books and records.
Every ambulance operator licensee shall provide the director of the department of health services or
his designee with reasonable access to the operator's books and records including, but not limited to
financial, dispatch, and personnel records, for the purpose of determining whether the operator is in
compliance with this chapter and whether the operator's personnel are in compliance with state law and
regulations. (Ord. 88-0181 § 15, 1988.)
Section 7.16.090 Ambulance operator -- Service requirements.
Every ambulance operator, except an ambulance operator providing special events services only,
shall provide emergency ambulance service on a continuous 24 -hour -per -day basis, and shall
immediately advise the department of health services, the sheriff, and the Los Angeles County fire
department, and, if applicable, the ambulance operator's local city communication center, of any
disruption in the availability of such service and the reasons therefor. (Ord. 96-0067 § 10, 1996: Ord. 83-
0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1020, 1951.)
Section 7.16.100 Ambulance operator -- Prohibited acts.
No ambulance operator shall:
A. Fail to dispatch an ambulance within a reasonable time in response to an emergency call from a
public agency or authorized emergency transportation operator for that geographical area, unless such
entity is immediately advised of a delay in responding to a call;
B. Fail, neglect, or refuse to disclose to any entity requesting an emergency response that an
ambulance is not available, if indeed an ambulance or appropriate staffing therefor is not then available;
C. Fail, neglect, or delay to provide prompt transportation of the patient to the most accessible and
appropriate medical facility in accordance with state law and with department of health services policies
in an emergency case;
D. Use a scanner or radio monitoring device for the purposes of responding to an emergency call
when not authorized or requested to respond to that call by the appropriate public safety agency;
E. Use a red light and siren (i.e., Code 3 operation) for response to calls received as
nonemergencies;
F. Permit the operation of an ambulance in any manner contrary to the provisions of this title or any
rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto and any section of the California Vehicle Code, Titles 13 and
22 of the California Code of Regulations, and the statutes, rules, and regulations of the medicare and
medi-cal programs;
G.. Perform the services of a paramedic advanced life support, critical care transport provider unless
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that operator has first been approved as a paramedic advanced life support, critical care transport
provider by the local EMS agency;
H. Fail to respond to emergency and nonemergency calls within the time parameters set forth in
Section 7.16.050 of this chapter, except as may otherwise be. specified either in a county contract with the
operator or in other sections of this chapter;
I. Provide paramedic advanced life support, critical care transport services to any person or
institution under any circumstances without a contract with the county for the provision of such services;
and
J. Respond to any emergency call that would normally be considered an emergency 9-1-1 call for
the authorized emergency transportation operator for that geographical area, unless the call is from either
a public entity or such authorized emergency transportation operator requesting backup services. If, upon
arrival at the scene of pickup in response to a call for nonemergency services, and after assessment of the
patient it is determined that a higher level of prehospital care intervention is needed, the appropriate 9-1-
1 dispatching agency shall be notified immediately. (Ord. 96-0067 § 10, 1996: Ord. 88-0181 § 16, 1988:
Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1021, 1951.)
Section 7.16.105 License probation, suspension, or revocation.
A. The director of the department of health services may place on probation, suspend, or revoke an
ambulance operator license for failure by the licensee to comply, and maintain compliance with, or for
violation of, any applicable provisions, standards, or requirements of state statute or regulation, of this
code, or of any regulations promulgated hereunder. Probation or suspension of a license is not a
condition precedent to revocation of a license.
B. Before probation, the director of the department of health services shall give written notice to the
licensee. Said notice shall:
1. Specify the reasons for which the probation action is to be taken. Such reasons shall include,
but are not limited to:
a. Violations of this title,
b. Failure to make, keep, and provide records required by this section (including records of
current CHP inspections),
c. Provision of unlicensed vehicles or personnel, and
d. Failure to pay required fees;
2. Set forth the term of the probation period not to exceed 120 days;
3. Request a plan of correction for the violation(s) specifying the reasons the action is being
taken; and
4. Be served on the licensee, either by delivery to its principal place of business or to its
designated agent for service of such notices, if any.
C. Before suspension or revocation, the director of health services shall give written notice to the
licensee. Said notice shall:
1. Specify the reasons for which the action is to be taken. Such reasons include, but are not
limited to:
narcotics,
title,
a. Violations of this section or the California Codes,
b. Failure to maintain insurance coverage as defined in Sections 7.16.180 and 7.16.200,
c. Failure to maintain Workers' Compensation insurance,
d. Repeated and continuous minor violations,
e. Conviction of a felony by the licensee,
f. Conviction of an offense related to the use, sale, possession, or transportation of
g. Aiding or abetting an unlicensed or uncertified person to evade the provisions of this
h. Presenting a threat to public health and safety by using unlicensed or uncertified
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personnel,
i. Failure to provide services as defined in the operator's business plan or statement of
work;
2. Set forth a hearing date, of not more than 15 county working days nor less than seven county
working days after the date of delivery of the notice to the licensee;
3. Specify the date, time, and place of the hearing; and
4. Be served on the licensee, either by delivery to its principal place of business or to its
designated agent for service of such notices, if any.
D. If the licensee, subsequent to service of such a probation, suspension, or revocation notice under
this section, remedies some or all of the conditions to which the notice refers, the director of the
department of health services may rescind the probation, suspension, or revocation at any time.
E. At the hearing, the department of health services has the burden of proof and may present
evidence as to why such action should be taken and to answer the evidence presented by the licensee.
F. The director of the department of health services may reduce the period of time for hearing under
a suspension or revocation notice to no less than 24 hours when the director makes written preliminary
findings that such action is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. When, as a result
of such an emergency proceeding, a license is suspended or revoked, the licensee may request an
additional hearing at which the licensee will have the burden of establishing renewed compliance
justifying reinstatement of the license.. Such additional hearing will be commenced within five days of
the licensee's written request to the director. The request for, and the scheduling of, an additional hearing
shall not stay operation of the suspension or revocation order.
G. Hearings conducted pursuant to this section shall be conducted before an impartial hearing
officer designated by the director of the department of health services who is not an employee of the
department. At the conclusion of said hearing, the hearing officer shall expeditiously prepare a written
summary of the evidence and proposed findings and conclusions for consideration by the director.
H. The director of the department of health services shall issue a written decision within 15 county
working days after conclusion of the hearing.
Except as may be specifically provided by this section or by other provisions of this title, the hearing
and appeal rules and regulations reflected in Chapters 7.10 and 7.12 of this title are applicable to the
license suspension or revocation proceedings referenced in this section. (Ord. 96-0067 § 11, 1996: Ord.
88-0181 § 17, 1988.)
Section 7.16.110 Ambulance operator -- Ambulette license not required when.
A licensed ambulance operator may provide service rendered by an ambulette operator without the
necessity of an additional license. (Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1019, 1951.)
Section 7.16.120 Ambulette operator -- Prohibited acts.
No ambulette operator shall permit the operation of any ambulette in any manner contrary to the
provisions of this title or any rule or regulation adopted thereto. (Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860
Ch. 4 § 1021.2, 1951.)
Section 7.16.125 Fines for operating an ambulance in Los Angeles County without
an ambulance operator's license.
A. Any person who provides ambulance services without an ambulance operator's license shall be
fined $1,000.00 per occurrence.
B. Before such a fine shall be imposed, the director of the department of health services shall give
written notice to the ambulance operator of the intention to impose the fine. Said notice shall:
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1. Specify the occurrences for which the fine(s) are to be imposed;
2. Set forth a hearing date of not more than 15 county working days nor less than seven county
working days after the date of delivery of the notice to the licensee;
3. Specify the date, time, and place of the hearing;
4. Be served on the licensee either by delivery to its principal place of business or to its
designated agent for service of such notices, if any.
C. At the hearing, the director of the department of health services has the burden of proving the
occurrence(s) for which a fine should be imposed.
D. Hearings conducted pursuant to this section shall be conducted before a hearing officer designated
by the director. At the conclusion of the said hearing, the hearing officer shall expeditiously prepare a
written summary of the evidence and proposed findings and conclusions for consideration by the
director.
E. The director of the department of health services shall issue a written decision within 15 days after
conclusion of the hearing. The fines provisions of this section supersede those of Section 7.04.360 of this
code with respect to ambulance operator licensing. (Ord. 88-0181 § 18, 1988.)
Section 7.16.130 Licensing for private or nonprofit hospitals' or physicians'
ambulances.
A. The department of health services shall not issue an ambulance operator's license to any privately
owned emergency hospital, any privately owned urgent care center, or any private hospital, nonprofit
hospital, or physician group.
B. Provided, however, that the department of health services may make individual exceptions to this
limitation if a waiver of the provision is requested. Granting of a request for waiver would be based on a
finding that the public convenience and necessity requires issuance of the ambulance operator's license,
pursuant to Section 7.16.080 of this chapter. (Ord. 88-0181 § 19, 1988: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983:
Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1021.1, 1951.)
Section 7.16.140 Driver's and attendant's certificates -- Required.
A. Every ambulance driver shall possess a valid California Ambulance Driver's Certificate.
B. Every ambulance driver and every ambulance attendant shall possess a valid Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) IA or EMT -P (Paramedic) certificate. (Ord. 91-0002 § 7, 1991: Ord. 88-0181 § 20,
1988: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1021.1, 1951.)
Section 7.16.150 Driver's and attendant's license -- Exceptions for certain attendants.
Any person who is licensed by the state -of California as a physician or registered nurse employed as
an ambulance attendant shall not be required to have Emergency Medical Technician certification. (Ord.
83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1006.1, 1951.)
Section 7.16.160 Driver's and attendant's certificates -- Carrying for inspection.
A. Every ambulance driver and every ambulance attendant shall carry during ambulance service
working hours the following documents. Ambulance drivers and attendants shall produce such
documents for inspection upon request to the director of the department of health services or his or her
designee.
1. Current California driver's license (driver);
2. Current California ambulance driver's license (driver);
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3. Current California medical examination report (DL -51) (driver);
4. Current state of California Emergency Medical Technician- 1(EMT-1) certification card or
current Emergency Medical Technician -Paramedic (EMT -P) license (both driver and attendant);
5. Current Emergency Medical Technician -P (EMT -P) Los Angeles County accreditation
certification card -- EMT -P's only (both driver and attendant).
Failure to provide current licenses and certifications to a local EMS agency representative upon
request shall result in a citation issued to the operator (via the employee). The operator shall also be
notified by telephone. The employee shall be removed from service until he or she has all current
licenses and certifications in his or her possession. The operator or the employee shall provide
documentation of the employee's current certifications to the EMS agency within five days of the
issuance date of the citation.
B. Every ambulance operator shall be responsible for promulgating and enforcing employee rules to
ensure compliance with this section. An ambulance operator failing to promulgate or to enforce
employee rules hereunder shall be subject to appropriate penalties and fines defined in Chapter 7.04.
(Ord. 96-0067 § 12, 1996: Ord. 91-0002 § 8, 1991: Ord. 88-0181 § 21, 1988: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part),
1983: Ord. 11806 § I (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1007, 1951.)
Section 7.16.170 Ambulance -- Both driver and attendant required.
No ambulance operator, ambulance driver, or ambulance attendant shall transport any sick, injured,
convalescent, infirm, or otherwise incapacitated person in any ambulance unless there is present in such
ambulance an ambulance driver and an ambulance attendant who are appropriately licensed and certified
in accordance with the requirements of Section 7.16.140. (Ord. 91-0002 § 9, 1991: Ord. 83-0017 § 3
(part), 1983: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1007.1, 1951.)
Section 7.16.180 Insurance.
A. Every applicant for an ambulance operator's license shall obtain and maintain in full force and
effect liability insurance, including, but not limited to, comprehensive general liability and
comprehensive auto liability, each with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 per
occurrence, and professional liability, with a limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 per claim. Such
insurance shall be primary to and not contributing with any other insurance covering or maintained by the
county. The general and auto insurance policies shall name the county of Los Angeles as an additional
insured. A deductible greater than $5,000.00 per occurrence may be allowed with the approval of the
county risk manager. Such insurance shall be provided by insurer(s) satisfactory to the county risk
manager. Evidence of such insurance shall be attached to the application and shall provide that the local
EMS agency is to be given written notice at least 30 days in advance of any modification or termination
of any such insurance.
B. The minimum limits and forms of coverage of such liability insurance shall be subject to review
and adjustment by the county risk manager at the county's sole option. (Ord. 96-0067 § 13, 1996: Ord.
88-0181 § 22, 1988: Ord. 86-0102U § 1, 1986: Ord. 83-0201 § 2, 1983: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983:
Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1011, 1951.)
Section 7.16.190 Insurance -- Indemnification.
As a condition of the license, the licensee agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the county
of Los Angeles, its agents, officers, and employees from and against any and all liability, expenses,
including defense costs and legal fees, and claims for damages of any nature whatsoever, including but
not limited to, bodily injury, death, personal injury, or property damages arising from or connected with
the licensee's activities. Such indemnification shall not apply to claims for damages arising from acts or
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omissions of other contractors, its subcontractors, its agents, officers, and employees. (Ord. 88-0181
23, 1988: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1011, 1951.)
Section 7.16.200 Workers' Compensation insurance required.
The department of health services shall not grant any ambulance operator's license unless the
applicant files with the department of health services a policy of Workers' Compensation insurance or a
certificate of consent to self -insure issued by the State Director of Industrial Relations, applicable to all
employees of the applicant. The licensee shall thereafter maintain in full force and effect such coverage
during the term of the license. Certificates or copies evidencing such coverage shall be provided to and
maintained by the department of health services and shall provide that the local EMS agency is to be
given written notice at least 30 days in advance of any modification or termination of any such insurance.
(Ord. 96-0067 § 14, 1996: Ord. 88-0181 § 24, 1988: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part),
1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1012, 1951.)
Section 7.16.210 Ambulance -- Mechanical requirements.
The director of the department of health services or his or her duly authorized designee shall not
grant or issue an ambulance vehicle license for any ambulance which at the time of application is more
than eight years old as defined by the initial date the vehicle was first put into service, provided that the
date is not greater than one year from the date of its manufacture.
However, the director of the department of health services or his or her duly authorized designee may
make individual exceptions to the eight-year-old age limitation where the public convenience and
necessity would be served, provided that the vehicle meets all other inspection requirements for
licensure. (Ord. 96-0067 § 15, 1996: Ord. 88-0181 § 25, 1988: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 11806
§ 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1014, 1951.)
Section 7.16.215 Ambulance -- Design requirements.
A. Ambulance design, equipment, and ancillary equipment shall meet CHP and other local
equipment and feature specifications.
B. The patient compartment of an ambulance shall, at a minimum, have:
1. An interior height from floor to ceiling of not less than 60 inches;
2. Aisle width from the edge of the squad bench to the frame of the cot of not less than 11
inches;
3. Interior patient length (measured at floor level) of not less than 116 inches; and
4. A rear loading doorway vertical clearance of not less than 46 inches.
C. Interior storage configuration shall be at the operator's discretion.
D. Provided, however, that the director of the department of health services or his or her designee
may make individual exceptions to these limitations if a waiver is requested. Granting of a request for
waiver would be based on a finding that public convenience and safety requires issuance of the
ambulance vehicle license. (Ord. 96-0067 § 16, 1996.)
Section 7.16.220 Ambulance -- Inspection prerequisite to license issuance.
The director of the department of health services shall not issue any ambulance license until it has
verified with the California Highway Patrol that the ambulance has been inspected and that it complies
with all of the safety regulations of the State Department of Motor Vehicles and of the California
Highway Patrol. The director of the department of health services shall further assure that the ambulance
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meets all pertinent requirements imposed by this title before issuing a license for the vehicle. (Ord. 88-
0181 § 26, 1988: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1015,
1951.)
Section 7.16.225 Ambulance -- Inspection of medical equipment and supplies.
The director of the department of health services or his/her designee(s) shall have the right, at any
time, to conduct vehicular inspections of any and all ambulances operated by any licensed ambulance
operator to determine whether proper and sufficient medical equipment and medical supplies exist for the
level of emergency care provided by the licensed ambulance operator. (Ord. 88-0181 § 27, 1988.)
Section 7.16.240 Vehicle -- Odometer test.
Every ambulance operator making any charges based on mileage shall have the odometer of each
ambulance tested and certified annually by the department of agricultural commissioner/weights and
measures in accordance with the procedures of that department as defined in county code Chapter 2.40.
In the event that the department of agricultural commissioner/weights and measures does not have the
testing equipment available at the time an operator applies for a new or replacement vehicle license,
operator shall register the vehicle with the department of agricultural commissioner/weights and
measures and may obtain a temporary operating authorization from the local EMS agency pending testing
by that department. The operator must, however, provide the local EMS agency with a copy of the device
registration certificate issued for that vehicle and a certificate of accuracy from a state certified testing
agency. Final license approval will be held pending testing and certification by the department of
agricultural commissioner/weights and measures. For renewal licenses, the operator shall have the
odometer tested by the department of agricultural commissioner/weights and measures. A copy of the
current paid device registration certificate shall be submitted at the time of license renewal.
Ambulance operators licensed by the county, whose primary location is outside of Los Angeles
County, must comply with the odometer testing requirements of the county of origin, and must provide
the local EMS agency with a current copy of that county's certification at time of application for a new
ambulance vehicle license, replacement vehicle status, or ambulance license renewal. If the county of
origin does not require odometer testing by county, the ambulance operator shall provide a copy of
certificate from a state certified agency documenting the accuracy of each vehicle odometer.
Special events only operators, who do not charge for mileage, are exempt from the odometer testing
requirement. (Ord. 96-0067 § 17, 1996: Ord. 88-0181 § 29, 1988: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord.
11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1018, 1951.)
Section 7.16.280 Rate schedule for ambulances. }
A. An ambulance operator shall charge no more than the following rates for one patient:
1.
Response to call with equipment and personnel at an
advanced life support (ALS) level,
$1,232.50
2.
Response to call with equipment and personnel at a
basic life support (BLS) level,
$863.25
3.
Code 3 used during response or transport, per
incident,
$118.00
4.
Code 2 used during response or transport per incident,
$46.50
5.
Mileage Rate. Each mile or fraction thereof,
$17.00
6.
Waiting Time. For each 15 -minute period or fraction
$46.50
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B. This section does not apply to a contract between the ambulance operator and the county where
different rates or payment mechanisms are specified. (Ord. 2003-0058 § 3, 2003: Ord. 94-0038 § 1, 1994:
Ord. 91-0071 § 2, 1991: Ord. 90-0088 § 1, 1990: Ord. 89-0092 § 2, 1989: Ord. 88-0170 § 1, 1988: Ord. 87-
0131U § 1, 1987: Ord. 86-0111 § 1, 1986: Ord. 85-0171 § 1, 1985: Ord. 85-012OU § 1, 1985: Ord. 83-0201
§ 3, 1983: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 82-0105 § 1, 1982: Ord. 12077 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 11993
§ 1, 1979; Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1008, 1951.)
* Editor' s note: Fee changes in this section include changes made by the director of health services due to increases in the Consumer Price
Index and are effective July 1, 2010.
Section 7.16.290 Rates for multiple loads.
A. For multiple loads from the same point of origin to the same destination, an ambulance operator
shall charge one-half of the base rate and one-half of the mileage rate for each additional patient. The
total charges shall then be divided equally among the patients.
B. For multiple loads with either different points of origin or destinations, an ambulance operator
shall charge one-half the base rate and one-half the mileage rate for each additional patient. The total
charges shall be computed and proportionately prorated among the patients.
C. This section does not apply to a contract between an ambulance operator and the county where
different rates or payment mechanisms are specified. (Ord. 88-0170 § 2, 1988: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part),
1983: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1009, 1951.)
Section 7.16.310 Special charges.
*A. An ambulance operator shall charge no more than the following rates for special ancillary
services:
1.
thereof after the first 15 minutes of waiting time at the
$76.50
2.
request of the person hiring the ambulance
$59.25
7.
Standby Time. The base rate for the prescribed level
$44.50
4.
of service and, in addition, for each 15 -minute period
$83.00
5.
or fraction thereof after the first 15 minutes of standby
$29.75
6.
time,
$176.50
B. This section does not apply to a contract between the ambulance operator and the county where
different rates or payment mechanisms are specified. (Ord. 2003-0058 § 3, 2003: Ord. 94-0038 § 1, 1994:
Ord. 91-0071 § 2, 1991: Ord. 90-0088 § 1, 1990: Ord. 89-0092 § 2, 1989: Ord. 88-0170 § 1, 1988: Ord. 87-
0131U § 1, 1987: Ord. 86-0111 § 1, 1986: Ord. 85-0171 § 1, 1985: Ord. 85-012OU § 1, 1985: Ord. 83-0201
§ 3, 1983: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 82-0105 § 1, 1982: Ord. 12077 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 11993
§ 1, 1979; Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1008, 1951.)
* Editor' s note: Fee changes in this section include changes made by the director of health services due to increases in the Consumer Price
Index and are effective July 1, 2010.
Section 7.16.290 Rates for multiple loads.
A. For multiple loads from the same point of origin to the same destination, an ambulance operator
shall charge one-half of the base rate and one-half of the mileage rate for each additional patient. The
total charges shall then be divided equally among the patients.
B. For multiple loads with either different points of origin or destinations, an ambulance operator
shall charge one-half the base rate and one-half the mileage rate for each additional patient. The total
charges shall be computed and proportionately prorated among the patients.
C. This section does not apply to a contract between an ambulance operator and the county where
different rates or payment mechanisms are specified. (Ord. 88-0170 § 2, 1988: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part),
1983: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1009, 1951.)
Section 7.16.310 Special charges.
*A. An ambulance operator shall charge no more than the following rates for special ancillary
services:
1.
Request for service after 7:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m, of
the next day will be subject to an additional maximum
charge of
$76.50
2.
Persons requiring oxygen shall be subject to an additional
maximum charge per tank or fraction thereof, of
$59.25
3.
Backboard, splints, KED
$46.25
4.
Tractions lints
$83.00
5.
Transport— noncompany staff medical personnel— first
one-half hour
$29.75
6.
Neonatal transport
$176.50
7.
Ice packs
$24.75
8.
Bandages, dressing
$24.75
9.
Oxygen cannuWmask
$24.75
10.
Cervical collar
$41.75
11.
Obstetrical kit
$45.25
12.
Burn kit
$45.25
13.
Nurse critical care transport— per hour
$210.75
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14.
Volume ventilator
$159.00
15.
Respiratory therapist for the first three hours, and $105.75
per hour after the first three hours
$240.00
16.
Pulse oximeter
$80.25
17.
Infusion pump (per line)
$80.25
18. Helicopter support response: An operator may charge all service and supply charges
that would apply if the call was a land-based response; and
19. Where other special services are requested or needed by any patient or authorized
representative thereof, a reasonable charge commensurate with the cost of furnishing such special service
may be made, provided that the ambulance operator shall file with the director of the department of health
services a schedule of each special service proposed and the charge therefore, which charge shall be
effective unless modified, restricted, or denied by the director of the department of health services. Special
services are defined as services provided to a patient that are unique and individual to a specific patient' s
needs, and are performed on a limited basis.
Charges for special services provided to patients that are new services, but will become an
industry standard, must be reviewed and a rate commensurate with the service developed prior to ambulance
operators charging such rate to the general public. Such rates shall not be charged to patients until approved
by the board of supervisors.
B. This section does not apply to a contract between an ambulance operator and the county where
different rates or payment mechanisms are specified: (Ord. 2003-0058 § 4, 2003: Ord. 96-0067 § 18, 1996:
Ord. 94-0038 § 2, 1994: Ord. 91-0071 § 3, 1991: Ord. 90-0088 § 2, 1990: Ord. 89-0092 § 3, 1989: Ord.
88-0181 § 33, 1988; Ord. 88-0170 § 3, 1988: Ord. 87-0131 U § 2, 1987: Ord. 86-0111 § 2, 1986: Ord.
85-0120U § 2, 1985: Ord. 83-0201 § 4, 1983: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 82-0105 § 3, 1982: Ord.
12077 § I (part), 1980: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1010, 1951.)
* Editor' s note: Fee changes in this section include changes made by the director of health services due to increases in the Consumer Price Index
and are effective July 1, 2010.
Section 7.16.330 Total charges computation.
The total charges shall be the sum of the appropriate base rate plus the mileage rate applied to the
distance actually traveled, plus the time rate applied to requested waiting or standby time, plus any
special charges which apply. Ambulance operators who choose to use computer-based mileage
calculations to provide consistency in mileage billing in lieu of the distance recorded by the ambulance
vehicle driver, shall request authorization from the local EMS agency prior to implementation of such a
program. As part of the authorization process, the operator shall provide the local EMS agency with a
quality assurance program that details the operator's plan for periodic reviews of both the computer
mileage assisted calculations and the data entry process to insure that the patient is not overcharged. The
local EMS agency will approve or reject use of a computer-based mileage calculation program within 30
days of receipt of a request for approval. All rates, including computer-based mileage charges, are to be
computed from the time the ambulance arrives for hire until the ambulance is discharged by the patient or
his or her authorized representative. (Ord. 96-0067 § 20, 1996: Ord. 83-0017 § 3 (part), 1983: Ord. 11806
§ 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1025, 1951.)
Section 7.16.340 Modification of rates.
The maximum rates chargeable to the general public as set forth in Sections 7.16.280 and 7.16.3 10 of this chapter shall
be adjusted effective July 1, 1992, and on July 1st of each year thereafter, to reflect changes in the value of the dollar.
For each of the one year periods respectively beginning July 1, 1992 and July 1, 1993 such adjustments shall be made by
multiplying the base amounts by the percentage change in the transportation portion of the Consumer Price Index for All
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Urban Consumers, Western Region, as compiled and reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the 12 -month period
ending with the last day of the prior month of February. Beginning July 1, 1994, and on each July 1 thereafter, such
adjustments shall be determined by multiplying the base amounts by the average of the percentage changes of the
transportation portion and of the medical portion of the Consumer Price index for All Urban Consumers, Western
Region, as compiled and reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the 12 -month period ending with the last day of
the prior month of February. The result so determined shall be rounded to the nearest $0.25 and added or subtracted, as
appropriate, to the rate. The director of the department of health services shall initiate implementation of these rate
changes by notifying in writing each licensed private ambulance operator in Los Angeles County thereof, and any other
individual or agency requesting such notification from the director. Such notice shall be sent by first class mail no later
than June 15 of the prior period. (Ord. 94-0038 § 3, 1994: Ord. 91-0071 § 4, 1991: Ord. 88-0170 § 4, 1988: Ord. 83-
0017 § (part), 1983: Ord. 11806 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 4 § 1017, 1951.)
Section 7.16.341 Period base rate review.
The maximum base rates for ALS and BLS services, as reflected in Section 7.16.280, shall be reviewed
in accordance with the following procedures, and adjusted, if appropriate, effective first on January 1,
2005 and later, also if appropriate, on January 1 of every other year thereafter.
On or about July 1 of the year prior to the January 1 adjustment date, the director of the department
of health services shall review the ALS and BLS ambulance rates of all other counties in California to
determine the average rates for these services in effect for these counties as of the review date. If the Los
Angeles County rates are equal to or above average, no adjustment to the Los Angeles County Code rates
will be. made under this provision. If one or both of the Los Angeles County rates are less than the
average, then an appropriate adjustment to the rate or rates shall be made to bring it (them) to the
average. Any required adjustment shall be rounded to the nearest $0.25.
The director of the department of health services shall initiate implementation of these rate
adjustments by notifying in writing each licensed private ambulance operator in Los Angeles County
thereof, and any other individual or agency who has requested such notification from the director. Such
notice shall be sent by first class mail no later than December 15 of the prior rate period.
Nothing herein is intended to prevent licensed ambulance operators from demonstrating that ALS
and BLS rates in Los Angeles County fail to provide operators with a reasonable rate of return on their
investment. A licensed operator at any time may submit to the director of the department of health
services its cost and revenue data, and other pertinent documentation which the director may require for
this purpose.
If this information evidences to the director' s satisfaction that the ALS rate or BLS rate, or both, fail to
provide the operator with a reasonable rate of return, the director shall propose a different base rate
structure to the board of supervisors for consideration. (Ord. 2003-0058 § 5, 2003.)
Section 7.16.345 Ambulance response times.
Licensed ambulance operators shall meet in 90 percent or more of all ambulance runs during any
calendar quarter the maximum response times defined in Section 7.16.050 of this chapter. The director of
the department of health services may waive in writing one or more of these response time requirements
for any operator for a prescribed period. In determining whether to grant any such waiver, the director
must find that one or more of the following geographical or other special or unusual conditions for the
area for which the waiver is sought prevented the operator from satisfying the response time
requirement(s):
A. Physical isolation of the area;
B. Topographical conditions;
C. Road conditions;
D. Adverse weather conditions. (Ord. 88-0181 § 34, 1988.)
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Chapter 7.17
AMBULETTES
Sections:
7.17.010
Definitions.
7.17.020
License -- Required -- Fee.
7.17.030
License -- Exemptions.
7.17.040
License -- Application -- Information required.
7.17.050
License -- Application'-- Hearing required.
7.17.060.
License -- Issuance conditions.
7.17.070
Litter vans and wheelchair vans.
7.17.071
Vehicle permit -- Required.
7.17.080
Rate schedule for ambulettes.
7.17.081
Special charges.
7.17.090
Vehicles -- Odometer test.
7.17.100
License -- Exemption for ambulance operators.
7.17.105
License probation, suspension, or revocation.
7.17.106
Failure to obtain license.
7.17.109
Ambulette staffing.
7.17.110
Insurance.
7.17.120
Indemnification and liability limitations.
7.17.130
Workers' Compensation insurance required.
7.17.140
Unlawful acts by ambulette operators or attendants.
7.17.151
Ambulette driver and ambulette attendant requirements.
7.17.170
Driver's and attendant's license.
7.17.230
Vehicles -- Operation when license suspended prohibited.
Section 7.17.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms are defined and shall be construed as hereinafter
set forth, unless the context clearly means otherwise:
A. "Ambulette" means a motor vehicle specially constructed, modified, equipped, or arranged for
the purpose of transporting sick, injured, invalid, convalescent, infirm, or otherwise incapacitated persons
whose medical condition requires transportation services but does not require emergency services or
equipment during transport.
B. "Ambulette attendant" means any person who is employed to accompany an ambulette driver
while transporting in an ambulette from any location in the unincorporated area of the county any person
whose medical condition requires nonemergency medical transportation.
C. "Ambulette driver" means any person who drives an ambulette in which is transported, from any
location in the unincorporated area of the county, any person whose medical condition requires
nonemergency medical transportation.
D. "Ambulette operator" means any person who for any monetary or other consideration, or as an
incident to any other occupation, transports in one or more ambulettes from any location in the
unincorporated areas of the county one or more persons whose medical condition requires nonemergency
transportation.
E. "Litter van" means a vehicle which is modified, equipped, and used for the purpose of providing
nonemergency medical transportation for those patients with stable medical conditions who require the
use of a litter or gurney and which is not routinely equipped with the medical equipment or personnel
required for the specialized care provided in an ambulance. Both a driver and an attendant are required
on any transport requiring the use of a litter van.
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F. "Litter van patient" means a patient whose medical condition is such that the patient may be
transported by a litter van. Patients in this category are patients who must be transported in a prone
position because the patient is unable to sit for the period of time needed for transport, and requires a
gurney and more space than is available in passenger cars, taxicabs, or other forms of public
transportation; and do not require the special services, equipment, and personnel of an ambulance
because the patient is in a stable condition and does not need constant observation.
G. "Local EMS agency" means the county of Los Angeles department of health services, designated
by the board as the local EMS agency pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 1797, et seq.
H. "Medical transport van" means an ambulette which is modified, equipped, and used for the
purpose of providing nonemergency medical transportation for those patients with stable medical
conditions who require transportation to or from medical facilities, and who cannot use a standard
passenger vehicle, taxicab, or other public transportation.
I. "Wheelchair van" means an ambulette used for nonemergency transportation of patients in stable
medical condition who require the use of a wheelchair. (Ord. 96-0068 § 2, 1996: Ord. 83-0017 § 4 (part),
1983.),
Section 7.17.020 License -- Required -- Fee.
Every ambulette operator shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set
forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title. (Ord. 96-0068 § 3, 1996: Ord. 83-0017 § 4 (part), 1983.)
Section 7.17.030 License -- Exemptions.
No ambulette operator license is required where the ambulette operator is a public agency. (Ord. 96-
0068 § 4, 1996: Ord. 83-0017 § 4 (part), 1983.)
Section 7.17.040 License -- Application -- Information required.
Every application for an ambulette operator's license shall be signed by the applicant and filed with
the local EMS agency. In addition to the requirements of Section 7.06.020 of this title, the application
shall contain the following information:
A. The financial status of the applicant, including the amount of all unpaid judgments against the
applicant and the nature of the transactions or acts giving rise to said judgments;
B. Areas within which the applicant proposes to operate;
C. The number and type, age, condition, and patient capacity of each ambulette proposed to be
operated by the applicant, and a description of the premises which are to serve as the base of operations;
D. Kind and amount of automobile liability, public liability, product, and professional liability,
Worker's Compensation, and other insurance of the applicant;
E. The color scheme and insignia to be used to designate the ambulettes of the applicant;
F. The experience of the applicant in the transportation and care of sick, convalescent, or injured
persons; and
G. Schedule of rates proposed to be charged by the applicant, where not otherwise prescribed by
this chapter;
H. Such further information as either the sheriff or the local EMS agency may require. (Ord. 96-
0068 § 5, 1996: Ord. 83-0017 § 4 (part), 1983.)
Section 7.17.050 License -- Application -- Hearing required.
Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.06.260, the director of the department of health services
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shall hold a public hearing on every application for an ambulette operator's license required by this
chapter, and shall give notice of such hearing as provided in Section 7.10.100 of this code. (Ord. 92-0132
§ 10, 1992: Ord. 83-0017 § 4 (part), 1983.)
Section 7.17.060 License -- Issuance conditions.
Except as provided by Sections 7.06.200 through 7.06.260 of this title, the director of the department
of health services shall determine whether or not public convenience, necessity, and safety, require the
issuance of an ambulette operator's license, and may take into consideration all facts as he or she may
deem pertinent and proper, which shall include whether or not:
A. The applicant has complied with all of the provisions of the title;
B. The applicant is financially responsible and under efficient management;
C. The applicant is, under normal conditions, serving or likely to serve the public adequately;
D. The applicant has presented evidence sufficient to justify that public health, safety, welfare, and
convenience warrant operation of the ambulette service within the specified operating area;
E. The applicant is a fit and proper person to have an ambulette operator's license. (Ord. 96-0068 §
6, 1996: Ord. 92-0132 § 11, 1992: Ord. 83-0017 § 4 (part), 1983.)
Section 7.17.070 Litter vans and wheelchair vans.
Every litter van and wheelchair van, whether transporting Medi -Cal beneficiaries or not, shall be
operated and equipped to comply with the applicable standards promulgated pursuant to Section 14136
of the Welfare and Institutions Code of the state of California. (Ord. 83-0017 § 4(part), 1983.)
Section 7.17.071 Vehicle permit -- Required.
Every ambulette, including ambulettes described as medical transportation vans, wheelchair vans, or
litter vans, used for transporting any person, which person entered or was placed in such ambulette at any
location in the unincorporated area of the county, shall have and conspicuously display on the left rear
portion of such vehicle a county seal issued by the local EMS agency. In addition, a copy of the vehicle
license or temporary county authorization obtained under the provisions of this chapter shall be carried
on the vehicle at all times. (Ord. 96-0068 § 7, 1996: Ord. 83-0201 § 5, 1983.)
Section 7.17.080 Rate schedule for ambulettes.
A. An ambulette operator shall charge no more than the following rates:
1. Response to Call -- Nonlitter Case:
One patient, $36.50,
Two patients, each patient, $22.75,
Three patients, each patient, $19.25,
Four patients or more, each patient, $14.00;
2. Response to Call -- Litter Patient:
One patient, $70.25,
Two patients, each patient, $38.50;
3. Wheelchair Use: For the use of a wheelchair, $5.50;
4. Waiting Time: for each 15 -minute period or fraction thereof after the first 15 minutes of
waiting time at the request of the person hiring the ambulette, $8.00;
5. Mileage Rate: Each mile or fraction thereof, $3.50, from pickup point to destination for each
patient transported.
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B. This section does not apply to a contract with the county. (Ord. 96-0068 § 9, 1996: Ord. 83-020. 1
§ 7, 1983: Ord. 83-0017 § 4 (part), 1983.)
Section 7.17.081 Special charges.
A. Requests for service after 7:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m. of the next day, may be subject to an
additional charge of $16.75.
B. Where other special services are requested by any patient or authorized representative thereof, a
reasonable charge commensurate with the cost of furnishing such special service may be made; provided,
that the ambulette operator shall file with the director of the department of health services a schedule of
each special service proposed and the charge therefor in accordance with subsection G of Section
7.17.040, which charges shall be effective unless modified, restricted, or denied by the director of the
department of health services.
C. This section does not apply to a contract with the county. (Ord. 96-0068 § 10, 1996: Ord. 92-
0132 § 12, 1992: Ord. 83-0201 § 8, 1983.)
Section 7.17.090 Vehicles -- Odometer test.
Every ambulette operator making any charges based on mileage shall have the odometer of each
ambulette tested and certified annually by the department of agricultural commissioner/weights and
measures in accordance with the procedures of that department as defined in Chapter 2.40. In the event
that the department of agricultural commissioner/weights and measures does not have the testing
equipment available at the time an operator applies for a new or replacement vehicle license, the operator
shall register the vehicle with the department of agricultural commissioner/ weights and measures and
may obtain a temporary operating authorization from the local EMS agency pending testing by that
department. The operator must, however, provide the local EMS agency with a copy of the device
registration certificate issued for that vehicle and a certificate of accuracy from a state certified testing
agency. Final license approval will be held pending testing and certification by the department of
agricultural commissioner/weights and measures. For renewal licenses, the operator shall have odometer
retested by the department of agricultural commissioner/weights and measures. A copy of the current
paid device registration certificate shall be submitted at the time of license renewal.
Ambulette operators licensed by the county, whose primary location is outside of Los Angeles
County, must comply with the odometer testing requirements of the county of origin, and must provide
the local EMS agency with a current copy of that county's certification at time of application for a new
ambulette vehicle license, replacement vehicle status, or ambulette license renewal. If the county of
origin does not require odometer testing, the operator shall provide a copy of certificate from a state
certified agency documenting the accuracy of each vehicle odometer. (Ord. 96-0068 § 11, 1996.)
Section 7.17.100 License -- Exemption for ambulance operators.
A licensed ambulance operator may provide the service rendered by an ambulette operator without
the necessity of an additional license. (Ord. 83-0017 § 4 (part), 1983.)
Section 7.17.105 License probation, suspension, or revocation.
A. The director of the department of health services may place on probation, suspend, or revoke an
ambulette operator's license for failure by the licensee to comply, and maintain compliance with, or for
violation of, any applicable provisions, standards, or requirements of state statute or regulation, of this
code, or of any regulations promulgated hereunder. Prior probation or suspension of a license is not a
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requirement for revocation of a license.
B. Before probation, the director of the department of health services shall give written notice to the
licensee. Said notice shall:
1. Specify the reasons for which the action is to be taken. Reasons shall include, but are not
limited to:
a. Violations of this chapter which may not directly relate to public health and safety,
b. Failure to make, keep, and provide records required by this section or by county contract,
c. Providing unlicensed vehicles or noncertificated or unlicensed personnel,
d. Failure to pay required fees;
2. Set forth the term of the probation period not to exceed 120 days wherein the licensee has
one or more minor violations;
3. Request a plan of correction for the violation(s), and specify the reasons the probation action
is being taken; and
4. Be served on the licensee, either by delivery to its principal place of business or to its
designated agent for service of such notices, if any.
If the licensee, subsequent to service of such a probation notice under this subsection, remedies some
or all of the conditions to which the notice refers, the director of the department of health services may
rescind the probation period at any time.
The licensee may request a public hearing. -However, the licensee has the burden of proof and may
present evidence as to why such action should not be taken and to answer the evidence presented by the
director of health services.
Hearings conducted pursuant to this subsection shall be conducted before an impartial hearing officer
designated by the director of the department of health services who is not an employee of the department
of health services. At the conclusion of said hearing, the hearing officer shall expeditiously prepare a
written summary of the evidence and proposed findings and conclusions for consideration by the
director.
The director of the department of health services shall issue a written decision within 15 county
working days after the conclusion of the hearing.
C. Before suspension or revocation, the director of health services shall give written notice to the
licensee. Said notice shall:
1. Specify the reasons for which the action is to be taken. Such reasons shall include, but are
not limited to:
a. Violations of this chapter or of the California Code which are directly related to public
health and safety,
b. Failure to maintain insurance coverage as defined in Section 7.17.110,
c. Failure to maintain Workers' Compensation insurance as defined in Section 7.17.130,
d. Repeated and continuous minor violations,
e. Conviction of a felony by the licensee,
f. Conviction of a criminal offense related to the use, sale, possession, or transportation of
narcotics,
g. Aiding -abetting an unlicensed or uncertified person to evade the provisions of this title,
h. Using unlicensed ambulettes or unlicensed or noncertificated personnel;
2. Set forth a hearing date, of not more than 15 county working days nor less than seven county
working days after the date of delivery of the notice to the licensee;
3. Specify the date, time, and place of the hearing; and
4. Be served on the licensee, either by delivery to its principal place of business or to its
designated agent for service of such notices, if any.
D. If the licensee, subsequent to service of such a suspension or revocation notice under this section,
remedies some or all of the conditions to which the notice refers, the director of the department of health
services may rescind a suspension or revocation at any time.
E. At the hearing, the local EMS agency has the burden of proof and may present evidence as to
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why such action should be taken and may answer the evidence presented by the licensee.
F. The director of the department of health services may reduce the period of time for hearing under
a suspension or revocation notice to no less than 24 hours when the director makes written preliminary
findings that such action is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. When, as a result
of such an emergency proceeding, a license is suspended or revoked, the licensee may request an
additional hearing at which the licensee will have the burden of establishing renewed compliance
justifying reinstatement of the license. Such additional hearing will be commenced within five days of
the licensee's written request of the director. The request for, and the scheduling of, an additional hearing
shall not stay operation of the suspension or revocation order.
G. Hearings conducted pursuant to this section shall be conducted before an impartial hearing
officer designated by the director of the department of health services who is not an employee of the
department of health services. At the conclusion of said hearing, the hearing officer shall expeditiously
prepare a written summary of the evidence and proposed findings and conclusion for consideration by the
director.
H. The director of the department of health services shall issue a written decision within 15 county
working days after the conclusion of the hearing.
Except as may be specifically provided by this section or by other provisions of this chapter, the
hearing and appeal rules and regulations reflected in Chapters 7.10 and 7.12 of this title are applicable to
the license suspension or revocation proceedings referenced in this section. (Ord. 96-0068 § 12, 1996.)
Section 7.17.106 Failure to obtain license.
An operator's failure to appropriately secure and maintain a county ambulette operator's business
license or any other business license required by this chapter, may result in the penalties or fines defined
in Chapter 7.04 of this title. In addition, the county may immediately suspend or terminate all county
contracts with any such operator, if applicable. (Ord. 96-0068 § 13, 1996.)
Section 7.17.109 Ambulette staffing.
No ambulette operator, ambulette driver, or ambulette attendant shall transport any litter van patient
unless there is present in the litter van an ambulette driver and an ambulette attendant, both of whom are
appropriately licensed and certified in accordance with the requirements of Sections 7.17.151 and
7.17.170. Ambulettes transporting patients who are semiambulatory or in wheelchairs must be staffed
with a minimum of one ambulette driver licensed and certified in accordance with the requirements of
Sections 7.17.151 and 7.17.170. (Ord. 96-0068 § 14, 1996.)
Section 7.17.110 Insurance.
A. Every applicant for an ambulette operator's license shall obtain and maintain in full force and
effect liability insurance, including, but not limited to, comprehensive general liability and
comprehensive auto liability, each with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 per
occurrence. Such insurance shall be primary to and not contributing with any other insurance covering or
maintained by the county and shall name the county of Los Angeles as an additional insured. A
deductible greater than $5,000.00 per occurrence may be allowed with the approval of. the county risk
manager. Such insurance shall be provided by insurer(s) satisfactory to the county of Los Angeles.
Evidence of such insurance satisfactory to the county shall be attached to the application and shall
provide that the local EMS agency is to be given written notice at least 30 days in advance of any
modification or termination of such insurance.
B. The minimum limits and forms of coverage of such liability insurance shall be subject to review
and adjustment by the county risk manager at his or her sole option. (Ord. 96-0068 § 15, 1996: Ord. 92-
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0132 § 14, 1992: Ord. 86-0103U § 1, 1986: Ord. 83-0201 § 9, 1983; Ord. 83-0017 § 4 (part), 1983.)
Section 7.17.120 Indemnification and liability limitations.
As a condition of the license, the licensee agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the county
of Los Angeles, its agents, officers and employees from and against any and all liability, expense,
including defense costs and legal fees, and claims for damages of any nature whatsoever, including but
not limited to, bodily injury, death, personal injury, or property damage arising from or connected with
the licensee's activities. (Ord. 83-0017 § 4 (part), 1983.)
Section 7.17.130 Workers' Compensation insurance required.
The director of the department of health services shall not grant any ambulette operator's license
unless the applicant files with the local EMS agency a policy of Workers' Compensation insurance, or a
certificate of consent to self -insure issued by the State Director of Industrial Relations, applicable to all
employees of the applicant. The licensee shall thereafter maintain in full force and effect such coverage
during the term of the license. Certificates or copies evidencing such coverage shall be provided to and
maintained by the local EMS agency and shall provide that the local EMS agency be given written
notices at least 30 days in advance of any modifications or termination of any such insurance. (Ord. 96-
0068 § 16, 1996: Ord. 92-0132 § 15, 1992: Ord. 83-0017 § 4 (part), 1983.)
Section 7.17.140 Unlawful acts by ambulette operators or attendants.
No ambulette operator, driver or attendant shall give or receive, directly or indirectly, or cause to be
given or received, any rebates, commissions or reserve rebates to any person or persons, or groups of any
nature, except as provided herein. (Ord. 83-0017 § 4 (part), 1983.)
Section 7.17.151 Ambulette driver and ambulette attendant requirements.
Every ambulette driver and ambulette attendant shall meet the applicable standards established
pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code 14136 relating to persons providing nonemergency medical
services; and
A. Possess a valid Class B or Class C California driver's license or California ambulance driver's
license; and
B. Possess a current California Medical Examination Report (DL -51), if license is a Class A or
Class B license; and
C. Possess an American Red Cross community first aid and safety certificate or equivalent; or
higher certification; and
D. Possess a current county of Los Angeles ambulette personnel identification card issued by the
county local EMS agency. An identification card shall be valid for two years from the date of issuance.
Persons certificated or licensed at the EMT -1 level or higher shall not be required to possess an
ambulette identification card. (Ord. 96-0068 § 18, 1996.)
Section 7.17.170 Driver's and attendant's license.
A. Every ambulette driver and ambulette attendant shall maintain the applicable certificate(s) and
license(s) required by Section 7.17.151 in full force and effect and carry such certificate(s) and license(s)
at all times while engaged in the activity for which a certificate or license is required by this chapter.
B. Every ambulette driver and ambulette attendant shall obtain an identification card with an
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attached photograph from the local EMS agency, unless such ambulette driver or ambulette attendant is
currently certified at the EMT -1 level or higher. Such identification card shall be carried by the driver
and by the attendant at all times while serving on an ambulette. The local EMS agency shall collect a fee
for each identification card in an amount sufficient to offset its costs in preparing same.
C. Every ambulette operator shall be responsible for promulgating and enforcing employee rules
and complying with this section. An ambulette operator failing to promulgate or to enforce employee
rules and regulations hereunder shall be subject to the penalties and fines of Chapter 7.04, and to
disciplinary action under Section 7.17.105. (Ord. 96-0068 § 20, 1996: Ord. 92-0132 § 17, 1992: Ord. 83-
0201 § 10 (part), 1983.)
Section 7.17.230 Vehicles -- Operation when license suspended prohibited.
A person shall not operate any ambulette at any time after notification by the local EMS agency of
the suspension of the operator or ambulette vehicle license duly issued under this title. (Ord. 96-0068 §
21, 1996: Ord. 92-0132 § 21, 1992: Ord. 83-0201 § 11 (part), 1983.)
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Chapter 7.18
BILLIARD ROOMS
Sections:
7.18.010
Definitions.
7.18.020
License -- Required.
7.18.030
License -- Application -- Contents.
7.18.040
License -- Application -- Public hearing required.
7.18.050
License -- Grounds for denying issuance.
7.18.060
License -- Applicable to specific location -- Transfers.
7.18.070
Rules and regulations.
7.18.080
Premises -- Visibility of interior.
7.18.090
Premises -- Hours of operation.
7.18.100
Premises -- Admission restrictions -- Persons under 18 years of age.
7.18.110
Premises -- Persons under 18 years of age prohibited -- Exception.
7.18.120
Premises -- Admission restrictions -- Disorderly persons.
Section 7.18.010
Definitions.
A. "Billiard' club" means a proprietary club where billiards, bagatelle or pool is played, or in which
any billiard, bagatelle or pool table is kept and persons are permitted to play or do play thereon, whether
any compensation or reward is charged for the use of such table or not. "Billiard club" does not include a
place having not more than one coin-operated pool or billiard table, which table is maintained as an
incident to some other type of business or activity.
B. "Public billiard room" means any place open to the public where billiards, bagatelle or pool is
played, or in which any billiard, bagatelle or pool table is kept and persons are permitted to play or do
play thereon, whether any compensation or reward is charged for the use of such table or not. "Public
billiard room" does not include a place having not more than one coin-operated pool or billiard table,
which table is maintained as an incident to some other type of business or activity. (Ord. 9897 § 6 (part),
1969: Ord. 8769 § 1, 1965; Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 4 §§ 441 and 441.5, 1951.)
Section 7.18.020 License -- Required
Every person managing or conducting a public billiard room or billiard club shall first procure a
license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title. (Ord. 11209
§ 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 9897 § 7 (part), 1969: Ord. 8608 § 2, 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860
Ch. 2 Art. 4 § 442, 1951.)
Section 7.18.030 License -- Application -- Contents.
In an application for a license to manage or conduct a public billiard room or a billiard club, the
applicant shall state the exact location of the place where the public billiard room or billiard club is to be
located. (Ord. 9897 § 7 (part), 1969: Ord. 9807 § 5 (part), 1969: Ord. 7515 § 1 (part), 1959: Ord. 7462 §
15 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 4 § 445, 1951.)
Section 7.18.040 License -- Application -- Public hearing required.
Except as provided in Section 7.06.260, the business license commission shall hold a public hearing
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on every application for a license required by this chapter and shall give notice of such hearing as
required by Sections 7.10.100, 7.10.110, 7.10.120 and 7.10.130 of this title. (Ord. 9714 § 9 (part), 1969:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 4 § 446, 1951.)
Section 7.18.050 License -- Grounds for denying issuance.
If the commission finds that the applicant for a license for a billiard room or billiard club is not of
good moral character or is an unfit person to manage or conduct such establishment, or that by reason of
the place where such establishment is to be located the conducting or carrying on thereof would be
detrimental to the public health, the public order or the public morals, or any other ground of denial
exists, it shall notify the tax collector not to issue the license until instructed to do so by it or by the
license appeals board, and shall notify, in writing, the applicant of its action. (Ord. 9897 § 7 (part), 1969:
Ord. 9714 § 9 (part), 1969: Ord. 7462 § 15 (part), 1959: Ord. 6170 § 5 (part), 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art.
4 § 447, 1951.)
Section 7.18.060 License -- Applicable to specific location -- Transfers.
Any license issued to conduct a public billiard room or billiard club shall authorize such public
billiard room or billiard club to be conducted only at the place described in the application and by the
person by whom such application is made, except that the commission may, by order entered on its
minutes and certified to the tax collector, authorize a transfer of such license from one place to another.
(Ord. 9897 § 7 (part), 1969: Ord. 7462 § 15 (part), 1959: Ord. 6170 § 5 (part), 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art.
4 § 450, 1951.)
Section 7.18.070 Rules and regulations.
The business license commission may adopt such rules and regulations as it finds are necessary and
expedient to enforce the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 8601 § 2, 1964: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 4 § 455,
1951.)
Section 7.18.080 Premises -- Visibility of interior.
A person shall not maintain any public billiard room, billiard club, or similar place of business
containing billiard or pool tables to which the public is invited, unless the entire interior of such public
billiard room, billiard club, or similar business, except restrooms, is visible from the entrance to the
premises of which said public billiard room, billiard club or similar business is a part. (Ord. 9897 § 7
(part), 1969: Ord. 7462 § 15 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 4 § 457, 1951.)
Section 7.18.090 Premises -- Hours of operation.
No owner, manager, proprietor or other person having charge of any public billiard room or billiard
club shall keep the same open or allow or permit the same to be kept open or allow or permit any game to
be played therein from 2:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. of any day, or allow or permit any person except such
owner, manager, proprietor or person in charge thereof, or the servants regularly employed in and about
the same, to be or remain therein between the hours aforesaid. (Ord. 9897 § 7 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch.
2 Art. 4 § 451, 1951.)
Section 7.18.100 Premises -- Admission restrictions -- Persons under 18.years of
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age.
The owner, manager, proprietor or other person in charge of any public billiard room or billiard club
shall not allow or permit any person under the age of 18 years to be, remain in, enter or visit such place
unless:
A. Such minor is accompanied by one of his parents or by his guardian; or
B. Such parent or guardian personally presents a written consent to the owner, manager, proprietor or
such other person in charge, and alcoholic beverages are neither sold nor served in such place, and such
place has no license to sell, dispense or serve alcoholic beverages. The written consent shall be in the
manner and form approved by the commission. (Ord. 9897 § 7 (part), 1969: Ord. 9630 § 8 (part), 1968:
Ord. 8601 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7462 § 15 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 4 § 453, 1951.)
Section 7.18. 110 Premises -- Persons under 18 years of age prohibited -- Exception.
A person under the age of 18 years shall not be, remain in, enter or visit any public billiard room or
billiard club except where the owner, manager, proprietor or other person in charge thereof is permitted
by Section 7.18. 100 to allow him to enter. (Ord. 9897 § 7 (part), 1969: Ord. 9630 § 8 (part), 1968: Ord.
8601 § I (part), 1964: Ord. 7462 § 15 (part), 1959.)
Section 7.18.120 Premises -- Admission restrictions -- Disorderly persons.
No owner, manager, proprietor or other person in charge of any public billiard room or billiard club
shall allow or permit any intoxicated, quarreling or disorderly person or persons to be or remain in such a
place. (Ord. 9897 § 7 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 4 § 452, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.20
BINGO
Sections:
7.20.009PART Part 1. General Provisions and Licensing
7.20.010
Definitions.
7.20.020
Games permitted when -- Statutory authority.
7.20.030
License -- Eligible organizations.
7.20.040
License -- Required.
7.20.050
License -- Procedure generally.
7.20.060
License -- Filing of application.
7.20.070
License -- Fee -- Amount.
7.20.080
License -- Fee -- Receipt and transmittal of memorandum for review.
7.20.090
License -- Reports on application.
7.20.100
License -- Application -- Additional information required when.
7.20.110
License -- Notification of denial.
7.20.120
License -- Application -- Hearing required.
7.20.130
License -- Application -- Notice of hearing.
7.20.140
License -- Issuance -- By commission order.
7.20.150
License -- Imposition of conditions.
7.20.160
License -- Contents.
7.20.170
Licenses -- Notification of changes in application information.
7.20.179PART Part 2. Bingo Manager
7.20.180
Required on premises.
7.20.190
License -- Application.
7.20.200
Compensation restriction.
7.20.210
Applicability of Sections 7.20.220 through 7.20.270.
7.20.220
License -- Fee.
7.20.230
Bond or other security required.
7.20.240
Requirements of bond.
7.20.250
Term of bond.
7.20.260
Action on bond.
7.20.270
Savings and loan certificates.
7.20.280
License -- Issuance conditions.
7.20.290
Games open to public.
7.20.300
Hours of operation.
7.20.310
Admission fees prohibited.
7.20.320
Attendance limited to occupancy capacity.
7.20.330
Participant must be present.
7.20.340
Posting of license.
7.20.350
Costs, prizes and rules -- Posting required.
7.20.360
Financial interest in licensee only.
7.20.370
Exclusive operation by licensee.
7.20.380
Location restrictions.
7.20.390
Identification of staff.
7.20.399PART Part 3. Conduct of Games
7.20.400
Members operating and staffing games.
7.20.410
Use of credit prohibited.
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7.20.420
Proceeds -- Counting procedures.
7.20.430
Proceeds -- Use restrictions.
7.20.440
Prizes -- Maximum.
7.20.450
Prizes -- Recordkeeping.
7.20.460
Profits to be kept in separate fund or account.
7.20.470
Accounting requirements -- Inspection authorized when.
7.20.480
Receipt of profit deemed misdemeanor when -- Penalty.
7.20.490
Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
7.20.500
Intoxicated persons not to participate.
7.20.510
Minors not to participate.
7.20.520
Enforcement -- Cooperation with sheriff.
7.20.529PART Part 4. Bingo Equipment Supplier
7.20.530
License -- Required.
7.20.540
License -- Fee.
Section 7.20.009PART Part 1. General Provisions and Licensing
Section 7.20.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
A. "Bingo" means a game of chance in which prizes are awarded on the basis of designated numbers
or symbols on a card which conforms to numbers or symbols selected at random.
B. "Eligible organization" means:
1. Labor, agricultural or horticultural organizations other than cooperative organizations
described in Revenue and Taxation Code Section 24404 or Section 24405;
2. Fraternal beneficiary societies, orders, or organizations:
a. Operating under the lodge system or for the exclusive benefit of the members of a
fraternity itself operating under the lodge system, and
b. Providing for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefit to the members of such
society, order or organization or their dependents;
3. Corporations, community chests or trusts, organized and operated exclusively for religious,
charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary or educational purposes, or for the prevention of
cruelty to children or animals, no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private
shareholder or individual, and no substantial part of the activities of which is carrying on propaganda, or
otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and which does not participate in or intervene in (including
the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public
office. An organization is not organized exclusively for exempt purposes listed above unless its assets are
irrevocably dedicated to one or more purposes listed in this section. Dedication of assets requires that in
the event of dissolution of an organization or the impossibility of performing the specific organizational
purposes, the assets would continue to be devoted to exempt purposes. Assets shall be deemed
irrevocably dedicated to exempt purposes if the articles of organization provide that upon dissolution the
assets will be distributed to an organization which is exempt under this section or Section (c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code (26 USCS § 501(c)(3)) or to the federal government, or to a state or local
government for public purposes; or by a provision in the articles of organization, satisfactory to the
franchise tax board; that the property will be distributed in trust for exempt purposes; or by establishing
that the assets are irrevocably dedicated to exempt purposes by operation of law. The irrevocable
dedication requirement shall not be a sole basis for revocation of an exempt determination made by the
franchise tax board prior to the effective date of the amendment codified herein;
4. Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, or boards of trade, not organized
for profit and no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or
individual;
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5.Civil leagues or organizations not organized for profit but operated exclusively for the promotion of
social welfare, or local organizations exclusively for the promotion of social welfare, or local
organizations of employees, the membership of which is limited to the employees of a designated person
or persons in a particular municipality, and the net earnings of which are devoted exclusively to
charitable, educational, or recreational purposes. An organization is not organized exclusively for exempt
purposes listed above unless its assets are irrevocably dedicated to one or more purposes listed in this
section;
6. Clubs organized and operated exclusively for pleasure, recreation, and other nonprofitable
purposes, no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private shareholder;
7. Domestic fraternal societies, orders or associations, operating under the lodge system, the net
earnings of which are devoted to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, educational and fraternal
purposes, and which do not provide for the payment of life, sick, accident or other benefits. For the
purposes of this section, the term "domestic" means created or organized in the United States or under
the law of the United States or of any state or territory;
8. Mobile home park associations and senior citizen organizations. (Ord. 11822 § I (part), 1978:
Ord. 11498 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 1 § 3504, 1951.)
Section 7.20.020 Games permitted when -- Statutory authority.
Bingo games for charitable purposes are hereby authorized pursuant to Section 19, Article IV of the
California Constitution, and Section 326.5 of the Penal Code, and in accordance with the provisions of
this chapter. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11498 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 1 § 3501,
1951.)
Section 7.20.030 License -- Eligible organizations.
Eligible organizations may apply to the county for a license to conduct bingo games in the county
under the provisions of Section 326.5 of the California Penal Code and the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11498 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 1 § 3502, 1951.)
Section 7.20.040 License -- Required.
No person or organization shall engage in, carry on, maintain, conduct or cause to be engaged in,
carried on, maintained or conducted a bingo game in the county of Los Angeles without first having
secured a license in accordance with the requirements of this chapter, nor without complying with the
regulations contained herein pertaining to the operation of bingo games. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978:
Ord. 11488 § I (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 1 § 3503, 1951.)
Section 7.20.050 License -- Procedure generally.
The application procedure provided for in this chapter shall be followed with regard to licenses
sought pursuant to this chapter, and the provisions of Chapter 7.06 of this title shall not apply. (Ord.
11822 § I (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art.2 § 3511, 1951.)
Section 7.20.060 License -- Filing of application.
Every organization desiring a license pursuant to this chapter shall file an application with the tax
collector upon a form to be provided by the tax collector, and at such time pay the required fee and
penalty, if any. The application shall be filed at least 60 days prior to the conduct of any bingo game(s),
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and shall specify:
A. The name, address and telephone number of the local applicant organization, the nature of the
organization, and a statement that applicant is an eligible organization as defined by Section 7.20.010 of
this chapter;
B. The names and addresses of all officers and directors of the eligible organization;
C. A list of the names of all members of the applicant organization who will operate and staff bingo
games, and the date they became members;
D. A detailed schedule of the date(s), hours, location(s) and occupancy capacity of such location(s)
of each bingo game to be held;
E. A detailed description of the record system to account for the receipts, prizes, expenses and profits
of each bingo game;
F. The location and signatures of the special bank account(s) required by Section 7.20.460;
G. The specific charitable purpose(s) which the bingo proceeds will benefit;
H. Whether the maximum number of players at any time will be less than 100;
I. A statement that the applicant agrees to conduct bingo games in strict accordance with the
provisions of Section 326.5 of the Penal Code and this chapter, as they may be amended from time to
time, and agrees that the license to conduct bingo games may be revoked upon violation of any of such
provisions;
J. The address to which notice, when required, is to be sent or mailed, and the names of any
individual or individuals, in addition to those set forth elsewhere in the application, who are authorized to
accept service of process on behalf of the licensee;
K. Whether the application is for a new license or a renewal of an existing license;
L. The application shall be signed by at least two officers, including the presiding officer of the local
organization;
M. The application shall be verified as provided in the Code of Civil Procedure for the verification of
pleadings. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art.2 § 3512,
1951.)
Section 7.20.070 License -- Fee -- Amount.
The fee for the bingo license shall be in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under
the appropriate heading. If an application for a license is denied, one-half of any license fee paid shall be
refunded to the organization. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § I (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23
Art. 2 § 3522, 1951.)
Section 7.20.080 License -- Fee -- Receipt and transmittal of memorandum for
review.
Upon receipt of a license fee, the tax collector shall:
A. Issue a dated receipt showing the location(s) for which an application has been made;
B. Transmit copies of the license fee referral memorandum to the business license commission and to
interested departments of the county, including but not limited to the sheriff, the county engineer, the
county health officer, and the fire marshal, to determine if the appropriate ordinances and regulations,
building code ordinances, the health code ordinance, and the fire code ordinance have been or will be
complied with. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 §
3513, 1951.)
Section 7.20.090 License -- Reports on application.
Every officer and department to which an application is referred shall, in writing, advise the tax
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collector of all material facts necessary to determine whether the license should be granted, granted
subject to conditions, or denied, and their approval or disapproval of the application. (Ord. 11822 § 1
(part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3514, 1951.)
Section 7.20.100 License -- Application -- Additional information required when.
Every officer and department to which an application for a license is referred may require such
additional information and the filing of such additional forms as he deems necessary. (Ord. 11822 § 1
(part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3516, 1951.)
Section 7.20.110 License -- Notification of denial.
If any officer or department to which an application is referred advises the tax collector that the
license should be denied, tax collector shall so notify the applicant as provided in Section 7.08.010 of
this title. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3515,
1951.)
Section 7.20.120 License -- Application -- Hearing required.
Upon receipt of an application for a license, the tax collector shall set the application for hearing
before the business license commission not sooner than 45 days after such receipt. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part),
1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3517, 1951.)
Section 7.20.130 License -- Application -- Notice of hearing.
The tax collector shall serve notice or cause to have notice served of the time and place of such
hearing as provided in Sections 7.10.100, 7.10.110, 7.10.120 and 7.10.130 of this title. (Ord. 88-0126 § 3,
1988: Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3518, 1951.)
Section 7.20.140 License -- Issuance -- By commission order.
Except as otherwise provided in this title, a license required by this chapter shall not be issued except
upon the order of the business license commission. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § I (part),
1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3520, 1951.)
Section 7.20.150 License -- Imposition of conditions.
If the business license commission finds that the facts are such that one or more of the provisions of
Section 7.06.090 and Chapter 7.08 of this title relating to the denial of a license would apply if the
license is issued without conditions, but that conditions can be imposed which will eliminate any ground
for denial provided for in said Section 7.06.090 and Chapter 7.08 of this title, the commission shall
instruct the tax collector to issue, and the tax collector shall issue, the license subject to such conditions.
(Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3519, 1951.)
Section 7.20.160 License -- Contents.
Upon receipt of an order from the business license commission, the tax collector shall issue a license
containing the following information:
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A. The name and nature of the organization to whom the license is issued;
B. The address(s) or location(s) of the place(s) where bingo games are authorized to be conducted;
not more than two locations shall be authorized;
C. The occupancy capacity of the room in which bingo games are to be conducted;
D. The date of the expiration of such license;
E. Such other information as may be necessary or desirable for the enforcement of the provisions of
this chapter;
F. Whether the maximum number of players allowed is limited to 100 or less at any time. (Ord.
11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3521, 1951.)
Section 7.20.170 Licenses -- Notification of changes in application information.
A. Every organization having a license issued pursuant to this chapter, within five days thereafter
shall notify the tax collector in writing of any change in facts required to be stated by Section 7.20.060 of
this chapter.
B. The licensee shall notify the tax collector of any changes in the list of members who will operate
and staff bingo games. Said notification shall be made in writing and served upon the tax collector in one
of the following methods:
1. Personal delivery of a revised list and the obtaining of a receipt therefor at least three days
prior to the operation of any game;
2. Transmittal of a revised list by certified mail bearing a post date at least five days prior to the
operation of any game.
C. The licensee shall retain in his records proof of service of the notifications required by subsections
A and B of this section. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art.
2 § 3523, 1951.)
Section 7.20.179PART Part 2. Bingo Manager
Section 7.20.180 Required on premises.
No organization shall engage in, conduct or carry on, or permit to be engaged in, conducted or
carried on, in or upon any premises within the county of Los Angeles the operation of a bingo game
unless such game is conducted under the personal direction of a bingo manager, duly licensed pursuant to
this Part 2, for each bingo game. The bingo manager shall be present on the premises during the
operation of all bingo games. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch.
23 Art. 2 § 3531, 1951.)
Section 7.20.190 License -- Application.
To obtain a bingo manager license, such applicant shall file with the tax collector an application
therefor in writing. The application shall set forth, in addition to such information as may be required by
the tax collector:
A. A statement that neither the bingo manager nor the members of the nonprofit organization which
operate any bingo game organized by such organization, will receive any profit, wage, or salary or any
other direct or indirect consideration from any bingo game;
B. A statement that the bingo manager applicant has read and understands all requirements of the law
in regard to conducting bingo games in the county, and that such bingo manager will accept full
responsibility for the conduct of such bingo games and all members who will operate and staff the bingo
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games. (Ord. 11822 § l (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3533, 1951.)
Section 7.20.200 Compensation restriction.
No person may be licensed as a bingo manager unless he is a nonsalaried, noncompensated member
of the organization licensed to conduct bingo games, and has been a member for at least six months.
(Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3532, 1951.)
Section 7.20.210 Applicability of Sections 7.20.220 through 7.20.270.
Sections 7.20.220 through 7.20.270 of this Part 2 shall not be applicable to licensees who are issued a
permit limiting the number of players to 100 or less. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part),
1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3534, 1951.)
Section 7.20.220 License -- Fee.
The fee for the bingo manager license shall be in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title
under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11571 § 1, 1977: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part)
1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3535, 1951.)
Section 7.20.230 Bond or other security required.
Prior to the granting of any bingo manager license, the applicant organization whose games are to be
directed by said bingo manager shall either:
A. File and thereafter maintain with the tax collector a good and sufficient bond in the aggregate sum
of $5,000.00 running to the county for the use and benefit of interested persons and parties, executed by
the applicant organization and two or more responsible sureties, or a surety company authorized to do
business in the state of California, which sureties or surety company shall be approved by the business
license commission; or
B. Assign to the county of Los Angeles, pursuant to Chapter 4.36 of this code, savings and loan
certificates in the sum of $5,000.00. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860
Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3536, 1951.)
Section 7.20.240 Requirements of bond.
The total aggregate liability on the bond described in Section 7.20.230 shall be $5,000.00. The bond
shall be conditioned upon the strict compliance, by the principal, with the provisions of this chapter, and
the payment of any direct pecuniary loss sustained, through any act of grand or petty theft or other
wrongful act on the part of the principal, his agent(s) or employee(s). The bond shall specify those
individuals who are licensed as bingo manager of the principal. (Ord. 11822 § I (part), 1978: Ord. 11571
§ 2, 1977: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3536, 1951.)
Section 7.20.250 Term of bond.
The bond described in Section 7.20.230 shall remain in force and effect for the entire period of the
license. The sureties may cancel the bond and be relieved of further liability thereunder by delivering 30
days' written notice to the business license commission. Such cancellation shall not affect any liability
incurred or accrued thereunder prior to the termination of the said 30 -day period. If a bond is cancelled,
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Sections 7.08.240, 7.08.250 and 7.08.270 of this title apply. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1
(part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3 53 7, 1951.)
Section 7.20.260 Action on bond.
Any person who sustains any injury covered by the bond described in Section 7.20.230 may, in
addition to any other remedy which he may have, bring an action in his own name upon the bond for the
recovery of any damage sustained by him. Upon such action being commenced, such bond shall not be
void upon first recovery thereon but may be sued upon from time to time until the whole of the penalty
shall be exhausted. The business license commission may require the filing of 'a new bond, and
immediately upon the recovery in any action on such bond, the promoter shall file a new bond or assign
savings and loan certificates to the county as provided for in this Part 2. Upon failure to file a new bond
or assign savings and loan certificate within 10 days, the business license commission shall forthwith
suspend such promoter's license. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860
Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3 53 8, 1951.)
Section 7.20.270 Savings and loan certificates.
If, in lieu of a bond, an applicant assigns to the county savings and loan certificates, he shall agree in
writing that if the business license commission finds that any person sustains any pecuniary loss through
any act of grand or petty theft or other wrongful act on the part of the principal, his agent(s) or
employee(s), the county may redeem a sufficient number of such certificates and from the proceeds
reimburse such person for loss sustained. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord.
5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3539, 1951.)
Section 7.20.280 License -- Issuance conditions.
A. The commission shall instruct the tax collector to issue a manager's license if it finds:
1. That the applicant is of good moral character and does not have a bad reputation for truth,
honesty or integrity;
2. That all of the statements made in such application are and each of them is true and not
deceptive or misleading and that the applicant has not violated any of the provisions of this chapter or has
engaged in any fraudulent transaction or enterprise, and that the applicant intends to conduct his business
,fairly and honestly.
B. If the commission determines that the applicant fails to meet the foregoing conditions, it shall
deny the application and refuse to instruct the tax collector to issue a license, and shall notify the
applicant of its decision. (Ord. 11822 § I (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art
2 § 3540, 1951.)
Section 7.20.290 Games open to public.
All bingo games shall be open to the public, not just to the members of the licensee organization.
(Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3551, 1951.)
Section 7.20.300 Hours of operation.
No bingo game shall be conducted between the hours of midnight and 10:00 a.m., nor shall any
licensee conduct bingo games on more than one day per week. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488
§ 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3566, 1951.)
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Section 7.20.310 Admission fees prohibited.
No admission fee, purchase or donation shall be required for entry onto the bingo premises. (Ord.
11822 § l (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3572, 1951.)
Section 7.20.320 Attendance limited to occupancy capacity.
Notwithstanding that bingo games are open to the public, attendance at any bingo game shall be
limited to the occupancy capacity of the room in which such game is conducted, as determined by the
forester and fire warden in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, or the limit stated in the
License, whichever is less. Licensee shall not reserve seats or space for any person. (Ord. 11822 § 1
(part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3552, 1951.)
Section 7.20.330 Participant must be present.
No person shall be allowed to participate in a bingo game unless the person is physically present at
the time and place in which the bingo game is being conducted. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488
§ I (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3567, 1951.)
Section 7.20.340 Posting of license.
An organization licensed pursuant to this chapter shall not conduct or permit to be conducted a bingo
game unless the license is posted at the public entrance in a conspicuous place during the conduct of any
bingo game. The licensee shall produce and exhibit the same, when applying for renewal thereof, and
whenever requested to do so by any peace officer or officer authorized to issue, inspect or collect
licenses. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3569,
1951.)
Section 7.20.350 Costs, prizes and rules -- Posting required.
The licensee shall post the costs, prizes and rules of each game to be played. Such signs shall be
posted adjacent to the license during the conduct of the bingo game. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord.
11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3571, 1951.)
Section 7.20.360 Financial interest in licensee only
No individual, corporation, partnership or other legal entity except the licensee shall hold a financial
interest in the conduct of such bingo game. (Ord. 11822 § I (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3559, 1951.)
Section 7.20.370 Exclusive operation by licensee.
A bingo game shall be operated, managed and staffed only by members of the licensee organization.
Such members shall not receive a profit, wage or salary, or any other direct or indirect consideration,
from any bingo game. Only the licensee shall operate such game, or participate in the promotion,
supervision or any other phase of such game. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3560, 1951.)
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Section 7.20.380 Location restrictions.
A licensee shall conduct a bingo game only on property owned or leased by it, and which property is
used by such organization for an office or for performance of the purposes for which the organization is
organized. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require that the property owned or leased by the
organization be used or leased exclusively by such organization. The license issued under this chapter
shall authorize the holder thereof to conduct bingo games only on such property, the address(es) of which
is/are stated in the application. A specific facility may be used for conducting bingo games no more than
three times per week. (Ord. 11822 § I (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4
§ 3562, 1951.)
Section 7.20.390 Identification of staff.
All staff members of a bingo game shall wear on their outside clothing an identification insignia or
badge not less than two inches by three inches in dimension, indicating the name and title of the staff
member. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3557,
1951.)
Section 7.20.399PART Part 3. Conduct of Games
Section 7.20.400 Members operating and staffing games.
The licensee shall have available on the premises at all times during the conduct of games the list of
members operating and staffing games which has been filed with the tax collector pursuant to Sections
7.20.060 and 7.20.170 of Part 2 of this chapter. In the event the list is different than the list originally
submitted with the licensee's application for a license, proof of service of the revised list, as required by
Section 7.20.170, shall be attached to the current list. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part),
1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3570, 1951.)
Section 7.20.410 Use of credit prohibited.
No licensee shall issue chips or money to a patron on credit or loan (including but not limited to
IOU's and checks to be held) or allow any patron to play on credit. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord.
11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3568, 1951.)
Section 7.20.420 Proceeds -- Counting procedures.
At least two members of the licensed organization shall jointly count all bingo proceeds. (Ord. 11822
§ 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3558, 1951.)
Section 7.20.430 Proceeds -- Use restrictions.
A. The proceeds derived from the operation of bingo shall be used only for charitable purposes.
B. Organizations defined in Section 3504(a) (3) above shall keep bingo proceeds in said special
account and such funds shall not be commingled with any other fund or account. Eligible organizations
defined other than by subsection B3 of Section 7.20.010 above shall keep all proceeds derived from
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bingo games in the special account described in Section 7.20.460, and such proceeds shall not be
commingled with any other fund or account. Such proceeds shall be used only for charitable purposes,
except as follows:
1. Such proceeds may be used for prizes at authorized bingo games.
2. A portion of such proceeds, not to exceed 10 percent of the proceeds after the deduction for
prizes, or $500.00 per month, whichever is less, may be used for rental or property, overhead, and
administrative expenses.
C. The proceeds shall be disbursed by check at least quarterly for a charitable purpose. (Ord. 11822 §
1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3556, 1951.)
Section 7.20.440 Prizes -- Maximum.
The total value of prizes awarded during the conduct of any bingo games shall not exceed $250.00 in
cash or kind, or both, for each separate game which is held. All monetary or cash prizes shall be paid in
the form of a check drawn on a financial institution. (Ord. 11822 § l (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part),
1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3553, 1951.)
Section 7.20.450 Prizes -- Recordkeeping.
A record shall be kept, on forms approved by the sheriff, by the licensee showing the name and
written signature, the address, the telephone number of the winner, and the consecutive serial number on
the receipt for the prize. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art.
4 § 3568, 1951.)
Section 7.20.460 Profits to be kept in separate fund or account.
All proceeds derived from a bingo game shall, within 24 hours, be deposited in a special account in a
financial institution, and shall not be commingled with any other account or funds. (Ord. 11822 § 1
(part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3554, 1951.)
Section 7.20.470 Accounting requirements -- Inspection authorized when.
A. The licensee shall keep full and accurate records of the income and expenses received and
disbursed in connection with its operation, conduct, promotion, supervision and any other phase of bingo
games which are authorized in this chapter. The county, by and through its authorized officers, shall have
the right to examine and. audit such records at any reasonable time, and licensee shall fully cooperate
with the county by making such records available. Such examination may consist of but is not limited to
the actual counting or examination of players, bingo cards, and equipment, records and funds.
B. The business license commission may demand a complete detailed accounting of all income and
expenses at any time. If the licensee fails to render such an accounting within the time limit set by the
commission, the license shall be temporarily suspended until such accounting is rendered. (Ord. 11822 §
1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3555, 1951.)
Section 7.20.480 Receipt of profit deemed misdemeanor when -- Penalty.
It is a misdemeanor under Section 326.5(b) of the Penal Code of the state of California for any
person to receive a profit, wage or salary from any bingo game authorized under this chapter, a violation
of which is punishable by a fine not to exceed $ 10,000.00, which fine shall be deposited in the general
fund of the county. (Ord. 11822 § I (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 §
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3561, 1951.)
Section 7.20.490 Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
No alcoholic beverages shall be served or consumed during the hours of operation. (Ord. 11822 § 1
(part), 1978: Ord. 1 1488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3564, 1951.)
Section 7.20.500 Intoxicated persons not to participate.
No person who is intoxicated shall be allowed to participate in a bingo game. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part),
1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3565, 1951.)
Section 7.20.510 Minors not to participate.
No person under the age of 18 years of age shall be allowed to participate in any bingo game. (Ord.
11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3563, 1951.)
Section 7.20.520 Enforcement -- Cooperation with sheriff.
No person shall interfere with, prevent, or refuse to permit a sheriff or other peace officer to make an
examination or inspection of any premises, whether the premises is open to the public or not, or of any
record kept by the applicant organization, or by any agent or employee thereof, for the purpose of
determining whether the applicant organization and/or bingo manager are complying with all of the
provisions of this chapter and all other applicable ordinances, statutes, rules and regulations affecting
applicant. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3573,
1951.)
Section 7.20.529PART Part 4. Bingo Equipment Supplier
Section 7.20.530 License -- Required.
No person shall sell, lease or distribute bingo supplies or equipment within the county of Los
Angeles without having first obtained a license therefor upon written application made, verified and filed
with the tax collector in the form prescribed. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 5 § 3581, 1951.)
Section 7.20.540 License -- Fee.
The fee for the bingo equipment supplier license shall be in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010
of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 5 § 3582, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.22
CARD AND GAME CLUBS
Sections:
7.22.010
Definitions.
7.22.020
License -- Issued by commission order.
7.22.030
License -- Required.
7.22.040
License -- Hearing on application.
7.22.050
License -- Notice of hearing on application.
7.22.060
Hours of operation.
7.22.070
Prohibited games.
7.22.080
Alcoholic beverages -- Not to be sold.
7.22.090
Alcoholic beverages -- Persons excluded if sold.
7.22.100
Persons under 21 years of age prohibited.
7.22.110
Unnecessary noise prohibited.
7.22.120
Disorderly persons prohibited.
Section 7.22. 010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
A. "Card club" means every card club, card room, card school, bridge club, social card club, public
eating place, pool or billiard hall where card playing or instruction in card playing, or both, is conducted
as a whole or as a part of the activities therein.
B. "Game club" means every game club, game room, game school, social game club, public eating
place, pool or billiard hall where game playing or instruction in game playing, or both, is conducted as a
whole or as a significant part of the activities therein.
(Ord. 10956 § 1 (part), 1974: Ord. 5860 Ch. 3 Art. 1 §§ 802 and 802.1, 1951.)
Section 7.22.020 License -- Issued by commission order.
Except as otherwise provided in this title, a license required by this chapter shall not be issued
except upon the order of the business license commission. The executive assistant of the business license
commission shall give the tax collector written notice of such order. (Ord. 10956 § I (part), 1974: Ord.
9557 § 8 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 3 Art. 1 § 801, 1951.)
Section 7.22.030 License -- Required.
Every person conducting, managing or carrying on a card or game club shall first procure a license
and pay a license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate
heading. (Ord. 10956 § I (part), 1974: Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10159 § 5 (part), 1970: Ord.
8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 8 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 3 Art. 2 § 841, 1951.)
Section 7.22.040 License -- Hearing on application.
Upon receipt of an application for a card or game club license, the business license commission shall
set the application for hearing not sooner than 15 days after such receipt. (Ord. 10956 § I (part), 1974:
Ord. 9749 § 9 (part), 1969: Ord. 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 9557 § 8 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 3 Art.
2 § 842, 1951.)
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Section 7.22.050 License -- Notice of hearing on application.
The business license commission shall serve notice of the time and place of such hearing as provided
in Sections 7.10.100, 7.10.110, 7.10.120 and 7.10.130 of this title. (Ord. 10956 § 1 (part), 1974: Ord.
9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 9557 § 8 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 3 Art. 2 § 843, 1951.)
Section 7.22.060 Hours of operation.
All card .or game clubs shall be closed between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon of the same
day. No person may remain on the premises of any card or game club during the hours when such card or
game club is closed or required by this title to be closed, except the owner and regular employees. (Ord.
10956 § 1 (part), 1974: Ord. 5860 Ch. 3 Art. 3 § 882, 1951.)
Section 7.22.070 Prohibited games.
A card or game club license does not authorize or allow any games prohibited by state law or by
county ordinance. (Ord. 10956 § 1 (part), 1974: Ord. 5860 Ch. 3 Art. 3 § 881, 1951.)
Section 7.22.080 Alcoholic beverages -- Not to be sold.
A license shall not be granted for the maintenance of a card or game club on any premises for which
any on -sale license for the sale of alcoholic beverage is in effect. (Ord. 10956 § 1 (part), 1974: Ord. 5860
Ch. 3 Art. 3 § 886, 1951.)
Section 7.22.090 Alcoholic beverages -- Persons excluded if sold.
A person shall not enter, remain or be on the premises of any card or game club while any alcoholic
beverage is sold, consumed, served or given away thereon. (Ord. 10956 § I (part), 1974: Ord. 5680 Ch. 3
Art. 3 § 887, 1951.)
Section 7.22. 100 Persons under 21 years of age prohibited.
A person under 21 years of age shall not enter, visit or remain on the premises of any card or game
club. Every person conducting a card or game club shall prevent every such person from entering,
visiting or remaining on such premises. (Ord. 10956 § 1 (part), 1974: Ord. 5680 Ch. 3 Art. 3 § 885,
1951.)
Section 7.22.110 Unnecessary noise prohibited.
A person, whether owner, proprietor, customer or otherwise, shall not play any music, engage in any
dancing, or make any unnecessary noise in any card or game club. (Ord. 10956 § 1 (part), 1974: Ord.
5680 Ch. 3 Arta 3 § 884, 1951.)
Section 7.22.120 Disorderly persons prohibited.
The operator of a card or game club shall prevent the presence of any intoxicated, quarrelsome or
disorderly person on the premises. (Ord. 10956 § 1 (part), 1974: Ord. 5860 Ch. 3 Art. 3 § 883, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.24
CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS
Sections:
7.24.009PART Part 1. Definitions and General Provisions
7.24.010
Definitions.
7.24.020
Chapter applicability -- Exceptions.
7.24.029PART Part 2. Information Cards
7.24.030
Required.
7.24.040
Application -- Contents and filing.
7.24.050
Application -- Statements required.
7.24.060
Application -- Substitution of city information card.
7.24.070
Application -- Additional information required when.
7.24.080
Application -- Action by commission.
7.24.090
Denial of approval -- Grounds.
7.24.100
Denial of approval -- City information card.
7.24.110
Issuance conditions.
7.24.120
Contents.
7.24.130
Recall or revocation of approval -- Conditions.
7.24.140
Return of recalled cards.
7.24.150 Reissuance of new or corrected cards.
7.24.159PART Part 3. Solicitation Regulations
7.24.160 Written permission from organization required.
7.24.170 Authorization -- Form and possession by solicitor.
7.24.180 Exceptions to chapter applicability.
7.24.190 Presentation of information card required.
7.24.200 Contributions -- Receipt requirements.
7.24.210 Telephone solicitation -- Compensation prohibited when.
7.24.220 Telephone solicitation -- Presentation of information card required.
7.24.230 Printed, published, telephone, radio or television solicitation.
7.24.240 Use of fictitious names prohibited.
7.24.250 Authorization -- Waiver authorized when.
7.24.260 Return of information card.
7.24.270 Names of other persons or public entities -- Use restrictions.
7.24.280 Endorsements by governmental bodies -- Restrictions.
7.24.290 Accounting system required for charitable associations.
7.24.300 Expenses -- Report to commission -- Contents and filing time.
7.24.310 Fraud prohibited.
7.24.320 Emergency -- Certain chapter provisions waived when.
7.24.329PART Part 4. Investigation and Publicity
7.24.330 Investigation -- Commission authority.
7.24.340 Survey of activities to determine necessity, detect waste.
7.24.350 Investigation -- Solicitations for evangelical, missionary or religious purposes.
7.24.360 Publicity for results of investigations.
7.24.369PART Part. 5 Endorsements
7.24.370
Request for commission investigation.
7.24.380
Endorsement -- Conditions specified.
7.24.390
Period of validity -- Report when endorsement is denied.
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7.24.400
Annual renewal required.
7.24.409PART Part 6. Promoters
7.24.410
License -- Required.
7.24.420
License -- Application -- Contents.
7.24.430
License -- Application -- Bond or other security required.
7.24.440
Bond -- Amount of liability -- Payment conditions.
7.24.450
Bond -- Term -- Cancellation.
7.24.460
Bond -- Actions for recovery of damage.
7.24.470
Savings and loan certificates as surety -- Conditions.
7.24.480
License -- Fee.
7.24.490
City license approval conditions.
7.24.500
License -- Issuance -- Investigation of applicant required.
7.24.510
Soliciting for compensation -- Solicitor's or promoter's license required.
7.24.520
Solicitor's license requirements.
7.24.530
Change of address or employer -- Notice to commission.
7.24.540
Funds to be kept separate.
Section 7.24.009PART Part 1. Definitions and General Provisions
Section 7.24.010 Definitions.
A. "Association" includes corporations.
B. "Charitable" includes Philanthropic, social service, benevolent or patriotic, either actual or
purported.
C. "City information card" means a valid, current, information card issued by the board of social
service commissioners of the city of Los Angeles.
D. "Contribution" includes the words alms, foods, clothing, money, property, or donations under the
guise of a loan of money or property.
E. "Promoter" means any person who for precuniary compensation or consideration received, or to be
received, solicits, or is engaged in the business of or holds himself out to the public as engaged in the
business of soliciting contributions for or on behalf of any other person or charitable association,
corporation or institution, or conducts, manages or carries on or agrees to conduct, manage or carry on or
is engaged in the business or holds himself out as engaged in the business of conducting, managing, or
carrying on any drive or campaign for any such purpose. "Pecuniary compensation" or "consideration,"
as used herein, includes, but is not limited to, participation on a percentage basis in any fund solicited, or
raised, for or on behalf of any other person. A person who is a bona fide paid officer or employee of a
social service agency which, under this chapter, may solicit charitable contributions shall not be
considered a "promoter" as defined in subsection E of this section.
F. 1. "Solicitation" means and includes:
a. Any oral or written request;
b. The distribution, circulation, mailing, posting or publishing of any handbill;
c. The making of any announcement to the press, over the radio or television, or by telephone
or telegraph, concerning an appeal, assemblage, athletic or sports event, bazaar, benefit, campaign,
contest, dance, drive, entertainment, exhibition, exposition, party, performance, picnic, sale or social
gathering, which the public is requested to patronize or to which the public is requested to make a
contribution for any charitable purpose connected therewith;
d. The sale of, offer or attempt to sell, any advertisement, advertising space, book, card,
change, coupon, ticket or other thing in connection with which any appeal is made for any charitable
purpose or the name of any charity, philanthropy or charitable association is used or referred in any such
appeal as an inducement or reason for making any such sale, or when or where in connection with any
such sale, any statement is made that the whole or any part of the proceeds from any such sale will go or
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be donated to any charitable purpose or association;
e. The placing of boxes or receptacles in any place whatever accessible to persons for the
purpose of receiving contributions.
2. A "solicitation" as defined in this subsection F shall be completed when made, whether or not
the person making the same receives any contribution or makes any sale or purchase referred to in this
chapter.
G. "Writing" includes "printing," "typewriting," "mimeographing," or "multigraphing."
H. "Written" includes "printed," "typewritten," "mimeographed," or "multigraphed." (Ord.
9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 1 §§ 3101 -- 3103, 3105 -- 3109, 1951.)
Section 7.24.020 Chapter applicability -- Exceptions.
A. Any person who solicits any contribution, admission fee or payment of any kind, even if
exchanged for items or services of value, in any manner that would lead a reasonable person to believe
that any portion of the contribution, admission fee or payment solicited would be used for the benefit of
or on behalf of any governmental police, fire, paramedic or other governmental agency, or for or on
behalf of employees or dependents of employees of such agencies, shall comply with the provisions of
this chapter as if such solicitations were for contributions for charitable purposes or in the name of, or on
behalf of, any charitable association.
B. Any person who for pecuniary compensation or consideration received, or to be received, solicits
or is engaged in the business of or holds himself out to the public as engaged in the business of soliciting
contributions, admission fees or payments in a manner described in subsection A above on behalf of any
other person or association shall comply with the provisions of this chapter as if said person was a
promoter soliciting for, or on behalf of, an actual or purported charitable use, purpose, association,
corporation or institution.
C. Exceptions. The provisions of this section do not apply to:
1. Payments required by law to be collected or paid; or
2. Payments to or from governmental agencies; or
3. Solicitations made by an association or its authorized agents and employees to its own
members and employees; or
4. Activities which the county is preempted from regulating by state law. (Ord. 11947 § 1, 1979:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 1 § 3110, 1951.)
Section 7.24.029PART Part 2. Information Cards
Section 7.24.030 Required.
A person shall not solicit within this county any contribution for any charitable purpose, or in the
name of, or on behalf of, any charitable association unless such person first either obtains from the
commission an information card issued pursuant to this chapter or pursuant to Ordinance 2777, entitled
"An ordinance regulating the soliciting of contributions for charitable or philanthropic purposes in the
county of Los Angeles," adopted July 27, 1936, or possesses a city information card which has been
approved by the commission pursuant to Part 2 of this chapter, or pursuant to said Ordinance 2777. (Ord.
9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 2 § 3111, 1951.)
Section 7.24.040 Application -- Contents and filing.
Every person desiring an information card as required by this Part 2 shall file an application therefor
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with the commission in which the applicant shall state:
A. The purpose of the solicitation and use of the contributions to be solicited;
B. A specific statement, supported by reasons and, if available, figures, showing the need for the
contribution proposed to be solicited;
C. The character of such solicitation and how it will be made or conducted;
D. The expenses of the solicitation, including all commission, cost of collection, salaries and other
items, if any, regardless of from what funds such expenses are payable;
E. What portion of the contributions collected as a result of the solicitation will remain available for
application to the specific purposes declared in the application as the object of such solicitation;
F. A specific statement of all contributions collected or received by such association or by such
person filing such application within the calendar year immediately preceding the date of such filing. The
expenditures or use made of such contributions, together with the names and addresses of all persons or
associations receiving salaries, wages, compensation, commissions or emoluments from such
contributions, and the respective amounts thereof;
G. The names and addresses of the officers and directors of any such association for which the
solicitation referred to in such application is proposed therein to be made;
H. Copy of the resolution, if any, of any such association authorizing such solicitation, certified to as
a true and correct copy of the original of such resolution by the officer of such association having charge
of the records thereof and;
I. A statement that the signers of the application have read and are familiar with the provisions of this
chapter and will require all solicitors engaged in such solicitation to read and be familiar with all sections
of this chapter. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 2 § 3112, 1951.)
Section 7.24.050 Application -- Statements required.
The applicant for an information card shall file with the commission with his application a statement
of any and all agreements or understandings made or had with any agent, solicitor, promoter, manager or
conductor of such solicitation, together with at least one copy each of any such agreement or
understanding which may be in writing. Within 24 hours of any change in any such agreement or
understanding, or the making or having of any new, further or different agreement or understanding with
any agent, solicitor, promoter, manager or conductor, the signers of the application shall file with the
commission a true copy of such change or new, further or different agreement or understanding if in
writing, or written details thereof if not in writing. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 2 §
3113, 1951.)
Section 7.24.060 Application -- Substitution of city information card.
When applying for a county information card, the applicant also may submit to the commission a city
information card covering the same solicitation. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 2 §
3115, 1951.)
Section 7.24.070 Application -- Additional information required when.
Whenever, in the opinion of the commission, the application does not disclose sufficient information
for the public concerning the facts hereinabove required to be stated in such application, or concerning
the person or association making such solicitation or on whose behalf such solicitation is made, then,
upon the request of the commission therefor, the applicant shall file, in writing, within 48 hours after
such request has been made, such additional information as the commission may specifically require
upon the foregoing subjects. Provided, however, that the commission, for good cause, may extend the
time for so filing such additional information. The application and such additional information herein
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provided for shall be signed by such applicant, or if the applicant is an association, by at least two
officers of such association, and shall be open to public inspection. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord.
5860 Ch. 18 Art. 2 § 3114, 1951.)
Section 7.24.080 Application -- Action by commission.
The business license commission may grant, deny or revoke a county information card, and may
approve, disapprove or withdraw its approval of a city information card upon the same grounds and
pursuant to the same procedure as licenses may be granted, denied, or revoked respectively, pursuant to
Division 1 of Title 7 of this code. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 2 § 3116, 1951.)
Section 7.24.090 Denial of approval -- Grounds.
In addition to any ground of denial in Division 1 of this title, the commission may deny an
information card or may refuse to approve a city information card if, because of inefficient operation, the
payment of one or more salaries in amounts substantially greater than the reasonable value of the services
performed, or for other similar reasons the percentage of the contributions raised which will remain
available for application to the specific purposes declared in the application as the object of the
solicitation is unreasonably small and the commission so finds. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860
Ch. 18 Art. 2 § 3117, 1951.)
Section 7.24.100 Denial of approval -- City information card.
The business license commission may refuse to approve a city information card if it finds that the
public can be better protected by a county information card and it grants such county information card.
(Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 2 § 3121, 1951.)
Section 7.24.110 Issuance conditions.
If a person filing an application for an information card either does not submit to the commission, at
the same time, a current, valid city information card, or the commission does not approve of the use of
such information card in unincorporated territory, and the commission finds no ground for denial, the
commission shall issue to the applicant the information card for which he applied, which shall bear a
statement that the commission issued it only for the information of the public and not as an endorsement
of the solicitation; provided, however, that if the commission has endorsed the solicitation pursuant to
Part 5 of this chapter, the card shall so state instead. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art.2
§ 3122, 1951.)
Section 7.24.120 Contents.
The information card also shall set forth so much of the pertinent facts stated in the application or
disclosed by any additional information obtained by the commission as the commission finds will be of
assistance to any person solicited for any contribution to enable such person to determine the nature and
worthiness of the purpose for which such solicitation is made. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch.
18 Art. 2 § 3123, 1951.)
Section 7.24.130 Recall or revocation of approval -- Conditions.
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In addition to any ground specified in Division 1 of this title, upon receipt of additional information
which, in the opinion of the commission, renders incorrect any statement set forth in any information
card, the commission may revoke its approval of any information card approved by it, and may recall any
information card issued by it. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 2 § 3118, 1951.)
Section 7.24.140 Return of recalled cards.
Upon receipt of notification to return any information card issued by the commission, the holder of
such card shall return such recalled information card to the commission within 48 hours from the time of
receipt of such notification. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art.2 § 3119, 1951.)
Section 7.24.150 Reissuance of new or corrected cards.
Upon the recall, pursuant to Section 7.24.130 of any information card issued by the commission, the
commission may amend or correct such information card or issue in lieu thereof a new information card
amended or corrected in accordance with the additional information received. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part),
1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 2 § 3120, 1951.)
Section 7.24.159PART Part 3. Solicitation Regulations
Section 7.24.160 Written permission from organization required.
A person shall not use the name of any association in charge or control of any charitable activity in
any solicitation without having written permission from two of the officers of such association to use its
name, or the name of or reference to such charitable activity, which written permission shall be filed with
the commission prior to any such use. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 3 § 3132,
1951.)
Section 7.24.170 Authorization -- Form and possession by solicitor.
A person shall not solicit in the name of or on behalf of any charitable association unless such
solicitor has:
A. Written authorization of two officers of such association, a copy of which shall be filed with the
commission. Such authorization and copy shall each bear a specimen signature of the solicitor and
expressly shall state on its face the period for which it is valid, which shall not exceed 90 days from the
date issued.
B. Such authorization with him when making solicitations and exhibits the same on request to
persons solicited or to any peace officer or agent of the commission. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord.
5860 Ch. 18 Art. 3 § 3133, 1951.)
Section 7.24.180 Exceptions to chapter applicability.
The provisions of this chapter, except Part 1 and Sections 7.24.240, 7.24.310, 7.24.330 and 7.24.360,
shall not be applicable to any solicitation made upon premises owned or occupied by the association
upon whose behalf such solicitation is made, nor to any solicitation for the relief of any individual
specified by name at the time of solicitation where the solicitor represents in each case that the entire
amount collected, without any deduction whatever, shall be turned over to the named beneficiary, nor
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shall they be applicable to any association soliciting contributions solely from persons who are members
thereof at the time of such solicitation, nor shall they be applicable to solicitations made solely for
evangelical, missionary or religious purposes. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 3 §
3144, 1951.)
Section 7.24.190 Presentation of information card required.
When making any solicitation regulated by this chapter, the solicitor shall read the information card
approved by or issued by the commission to the person solicited, or present it to the person for his
perusal, allowing him sufficient time to read the same, before accepting any contributions so solicited.
(Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 3 § 3135, 1951.)
Section 7.24.200 Contributions -- Receipt requirements.
A. A person shall not solicit any contribution for any charitable purpose unless such person tenders
to each person making such contribution a written receipt signed by the solicitor which contains, in
addition to a description of the amount and kind of the contribution, substantially the following matters:
1. The name of the association, if any, in whose name or upon whose behalf the solicitation is
made;
2. A statement as to whether the contribution solicited is to be applied for the general purposes of
such association, if any, or for specific purposes, and if for specific purposes the nature thereof shall be
clearly stated;
3. A statement that the information card, issued by the board of social service commissioners of
the city of Los Angeles and approved by the commission, or the information card provided for in Part 2
of this chapter, issued by the commission, was presented to the person making the contribution for his
perusal prior to receipt by the solicitor of the contribution receipted for.
B. Provided, however, that no receipt need be given or tendered if donation of money is made by
placing of the same in a locked receptacle, of a kind previously approved by the commission, in such
manner that it is impracticable to ascertain either the amount donated or the name of the donor, and if an
inscription shall be conspicuously attached to such receptacle containing in legible writing a copy of such
information card approved by or issued by the commission and the statements required to be set forth in
the receipt hereinbefore in this section referred to, except the statements regarding such information card.
and if such receptacle bears a number or other mark of identification, and if a written list showing by
number the location and name of the solicitor in charge of each receptacle, if there be more than one such
receptacle within the county of Los Angeles, shall have been previously filed with the commission.
C. Provided, further, that no receipt need be given for any donation of money in an amount less than
$1.00. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 3 § 3134, 1951.)
Section 7.24.210 Telephone solicitation -- Compensation prohibited when.
A. A person shall not for any pecuniary compensation or consideration conduct or make any
solicitation by telephone.
B. Subsection A of this section does not apply to any communication by telephone between persons
personally known to each other. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 3 § 3137, 1951.)
Section 7.24.220 Telephone solicitation -- Presentation of information card required.
When any solicitation regulated by this chapter is made by telephone, the solicitor shall present to
each person who consents to, or indicates a willingness to contribute, prior to accepting a contribution
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from the said person, the information card approved by, or issued by the commission, or a true written
copy thereof. This section does not permit any solicitation by telephone which is prohibited by Section
7.24.210. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 3 § 3138, 1951.)
Section 7.24.230 Printed, published, telephone, radio or television solicitation.
When any solicitation regulated by this chapter is conducted by printed matter or published article, or
over radio, television, telephone, telegraph, or by any other means of communication presently known or
hereafter devised, such publicity shall contain the data and information required to be set forth in the
information card approved by or issued by the commission. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch.
18 An. 3 § 3136, 1951.)
Section 7.24.240 Use of fictitious names prohibited.
A person shall not use in soliciting or give to any person whomsoever a fictitious name or an alias, or
any other than his full, true and correct name, or make any such solicitation without at the time of such
solicitation giving to the person solicited his own full, true and correct name, nor shall he impersonate
any other person in making such solicitation. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 3 §
3141, 1951.)
Section 7.24.250 Authorization -- Waiver authorized when.
When a campaign or drive for raising funds for any charitable purpose is given general publicity
through the press or otherwise, and when more than 25 persons serve as solicitors without compensation
for their services, and the publicity concerning the solicitation fully informs the general public and the
persons to be solicited as to the facts required to be set forth in the information card approved by or
issued by the commission, the commission may waive the requirements of this Part 3 with respect to
information cards and the filing of copies of written authorization (herein provided for in Section
7.24.170) of the said solicitors serving without compensation. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch.
18 Art. 3 § 3139, 1951.)
Section 7.24.260 Return of information card.
Upon request therefor by the commission, the holder of an information card issued by the
commission shall return such information card to the commission upon completion of the solicitation for
which it was issued, or at the expiration of the period for which it is valid, whichever first occurs. (Ord.
9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 3 § 3140, 1951.)
Section 7.24.270 Names of other persons or public entities -- Use restrictions.
Unless written permission is obtained prior thereto, a person shall not use the name of any person,
including, but not limited to, the name of any public official, or the name of any department, division,
bureau or commission of the state, or the county, or any city, or any other public entity:
A. In the solicitation of funds for any purpose whatsoever; or
B. In any booklet, letter or other publication which person or organization makes or will make any
solicitation; or
C. In any other manner which implies, or may imply, that such person or department, division,
bureau or commission endorses or approves of such solicitation. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860
Ch. 18 Art. 3 § 3145, 1951.)
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Section 7.24.280 Endorsements by governmental bodies -- Restrictions.
Except as expressly permitted pursuant to Part 5 of this chapter, a person shall not state to any other
person from whom funds are being solicited, either orally or in writing, or in printed matter, that such
solicitation bears the endorsement or approval of any department, division, bureau or commission of the
state, or county or of any city or of any other public entity. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18
Art. 3 § 3146, 1951.)
Section 7.24.290 Accounting system required for charitable associations.
A person shall not solicit any contributions for or on behalf of any charitable association unless such
association is maintaining a system of accounting whereby all donations to it and all disbursements made
by it are entered upon the books or records of its treasurer or other financial officer. (Ord. 9678 § 2
(part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 3 § 3142, 1951.)
Section 7.24.300 Expenses -- Report to commission -- Contents and filing time.
A. Every person or association soliciting any contribution within the county for any charitable
purpose shall file with the commission within 30 days after the close of such solicitation or within 30
days after a demand therefor by the commission a report to the commission, stating:
1. The contributions secured from or as a result of such solicitation;
2. In detail, all expenses of or connected with such solicitation;
3. Exactly for what use and in what manner all such contributions were or are to be disbursed or
distributed.
B. Every such report shall be made on forms to be furnished by the commission, and signed by the
person to whom an information card was issued or whose city information card was approved. If the
report is made by an association, not less than two officers thereof shall sign the same; provided, that
when any such solicitation is made by any such association such report need be filed only by 'such
association and not by an individual solicitor engaged in such solicitation. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 3 § 3143, 1951.)
Section 7.24.310 Fraud prohibited.
A person shall not make or perpetrate any misstatement, deception or fraud in connection with any
solicitation of any contribution for any charitable purpose or association. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 3 § 3131, 1951.)
Section 7.24.320 Emergency -- Certain chapter provisions waived when.
The commission may waive the whole or any part of any provision of Part 2 of this chapter or
Sections 7.24.160, 7.24.170, 7.24.190, 7.24.200, 7.24.220, 7.24.230, 7.24.250, or 7.24.260, for the
purpose of meeting any extraordinary emergency of calamity. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch.
18 Art. 3 § 3147, 1951.)
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Section 7.24.330 Investigation -- Commission authority.
The commission may:
A. Investigate all the statements made in an application for an information card;
B. Have access to and inspect and make copies of all books, records and papers of any applicant for
or holder of an information card, either approved by or issued by the commission;
C. Investigate at any time the methods of making or conducting any charitable solicitation. (Ord.
9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 4 § 3151, 1951.)
Section 7.24.340 Survey of activities to determine necessity, detect waste.
The commission shall maintain a constant survey of the field of charities with regard to the need and
the work being done in connection therewith; to avoid unreasonable, unnecessary or wasteful duplication
of services; and to secure intelligent cooperation among all charities in this county to the end that a
comprehensive and economical plan in philanthropy may be attained. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord.
5860 Ch. 18 Art. 4 § 3154, 1951.)
Section 7.24.350 Investigation -- Solicitations for evangelical, missionary or religious
purposes.
In any case where it shall come to the attention of the commission that any solicitation has been or is
being or intended to be made within the county for evangelical, missionary or religious purposes, but in
such manner as in the opinion of the commission is calculated to give or may give the impression to the
person or persons solicited in any such solicitation or to the public that the purpose of such solicitation is
either in whole or in part charitable, then the commission, if in its opinion the public interest will be
subserved thereby, shall investigate the matter of such solicitation and give publicity to its findings
thereon in such manner as it may deem best to advise the public of the facts of the case. (Ord. 9678 § 2
(part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 4 § 3152, 1951.)
Section 7.24.360 Publicity for results of investigations.
The commission may:
A. Publish the results of any investigation provided for by this Part 4;
B. Give such publicity to any such results by such means as may be deemed best to reach the general
public and persons interested, except in the case of publicizing investigations of misstatements,
deceptions and frauds. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 4 § 3153, 1951.)
Section 7.24.369PART Part. 5 Endorsements
Section 7.24.370 Request for commission investigation.
When permitted or requested by the officers or persons in charge thereof, the commission may
investigate all charitable or philanthropic corporations or associations dependent upon public appeal or
general solicitations for support. The commission shall keep a record of such investigations. (Ord. 9678 §
2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 5 § 3161, 1951.)
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Section 7.24.380 Endorsement -- Conditions specified.
The commission may endorse any charitable or philanthropic corporation or association if after
investigation as provided in this Part 5 it finds:
A. The title of any real property in this county owned by such charitable corporation or association in
vested in the name of such charity, if it be a corporation, or else in the name or names of a responsible
trustee or trustees under a declaration of trust or other written instrument setting forth the rights of the
said charitable corporation or association therein, which written instrument is recorded in the office of
the registrar -recorder of this county;
B. That the declared purposes for which such a corporation or association is organized are charitable
or philanthropic, and not for the pecuniary profit of the members or associates thereof, or any of them;
C. That for three months prior to its endorsement said charitable corporation or association has
faithfully complied with the following provisions with reference to its accounts, namely:
1. All funds received by it, and all disbursements made by it, have been entered upon the books
of its treasurer or other financial officer, and receipts have been given or tendered for all money or other
property donated to it, whenever required by law or ordinance;
2. All expenditures other than petty cash to a reasonable amount have been made by checks
signed by at least two officers of such corporation -or association;
3. That the bankbook of such association or corporation has been balanced and reconciled with
the books of account at reasonable intervals;
D. That no moneys of said corporation or association are on loan directly or indirectly to any officer,
director, trustee or employee thereof, and that the corporation or association for a period of three months
prior to its endorsement has not invested any moneys constituting part of its permanent endowment funds
except in securities legal as investments for savings banks within the state of California, and has not paid
out more than 15 percent of any amount collected by solicitation within this county for expense of
solicitation, and has not diverted funds donated to it from any source to purposes other than those for
which they were donated;
E. That the work for which such corporation or association has been organized has been faithfully
performed;
F. That the bylaws and other written rules and regulations of such corporation or association define
the powers and duties of the officers of such corporation or association, and that a copy of the articles of
incorporation of said charity, if it be a corporation, and a copy of the bylaws and other written rules and
regulations of such corporation or association have been filed with the commission;
G. That within one year prior to its endorsement such corporation or association has not violated any
law or ordinance applicable to it;
H. That the officers and employees of such corporation or association are persons of good moral
character and reputation and that the corporation or association has exercised reasonable care in selecting
persons of good moral character and reasonable experience as solicitors for its funds. (Ord. 9678 § 2
(part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 5 § 3162, 1951.)
Section 7.24.390 Period of validity -- Report when endorsement is denied.
The commission shall issue the endorsement to any such corporation or association as shall comply
with the requirements of Section 7.24.380. The endorsement shall be valid for such time as may be fixed
by the commission but not exceeding one year from date of issuance. The commission shall report to the
board, upon request by it, the names of any corporation or association which is endorsed or has been
refused endorsement by it, with a general statement of the reasons for its refusal. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part),
1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 5 § 3163, 1951.)
Section 7.24.400 Annual renewal required.
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The commission may request any endorsed corporation or association to make application for a new
endorsement at or after the end of each fiscal year or at an earlier period if the commission shall deem
such requirement advisable. If the corporation or association does not do so, its endorsement shall be
withdrawn. (Ord, 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 5 § 3164, 1951.)
Section 7.24.409PART Part 6. Promoters
Section 7.24.410 License -- Required.
A promoter shall not, in any manner whatsoever, solicit within the county any contribution for any
actual or purported charitable use, purpose, association, corporation or institution without a license from
the commission to do so or a license issued by the department of social service of the city of Los Angeles
which has been approved by the commission. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 6 §
3171, 1951.)
Section 7.24.420 License -- Application -- Contents.
In addition to the requirements of Section 7.06.020 of this title,' an application for a license as a
promoter also shall contain:
A. A succinct statement of facts showing that the applicant, if not a corporation or an unincorporated
firm, association or partnership, is of good character and reputation, or if the applicant be a corporation
that each of its managing officers and agents is of good character and reputation, or if the applicant be an
unincorporated association, firm or partnership, that each of its members is of good character or
reputation;
B. The general plan, character and method by which the applicant proposes to conduct its business as
a promoter. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 6 § 3172, 1951.)
Section 7.24.430 License -- Application -- Bond or other security required.
At the time of filing with the commission an application for a license as a promoter, the applicant
shall either:
A. File and thereafter maintain with the commission a good and sufficient bond in the aggregate sum
of $2,000.00, running to the county for the use and benefit of interested persons and parties, executed by
the applicant and two or more responsible sureties, or a surety company authorized to do business in the
state of California which sureties or surety company shall be approved by the commission; or
B. Assign to the county of Los Angeles, pursuant to Chapter 4.36 of this code, savings and loan
certificates in the sum of $2,000.00. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 6 § 3173, 1951.)
Section 7.24.440 Bond -- Amount of liability -- Payment conditions.
The total aggregate liability on the bond described in Section 7.24.430 shall be $2000.00. The bond
shall be conditioned upon the strict compliance, by the principal, with the provisions of this chapter, and
the payment of any direct pecuniary loss sustained, through any act of grand or petty theft on the part of
the principal, by any donor or by any person on whose behalf the funds or personal property were
solicited or received by the principal. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 6 § 3174, 1951.)
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Section 7.24.450 Bond -- Term -- Cancellation.
The bond described in Section 7.24.430 shall remain in force and effect for the entire period of the
license. The sureties may cancel the bond and be relieved of further liability thereunder by delivering 30
days' written notice to the commission. Such cancellation shall not affect any liability incurred or accrued
thereunder prior to the termination of the said 30 -day period. If a bond is cancelled, Sections 7.08.240,
7.08.250 and 7.08.270 apply. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 6 § 3175, 1951.)
Section 7.24.460 Bond -- Actions for recovery of damage.
Any person who sustains any injury covered by the bond may, in addition to any other remedy which
he may have, bring an action in his own name upon the said bond for the recovery of any damage
sustained by him. Upon such action being commenced, such bond shall not be void upon first recovery
thereon but may be sued upon from time to time until the whole of the penalty shall be exhausted. The
commission may require the filing of a new bond, and immediately upon the recovery in any action on'
such bond, the promoter shall file a new bond or assign savings and loan certificates to the county as
provided for in this Part 6. Upon failure to file a new bond or assign savings and loan certificate within
10 days in either case, the commission shall forthwith suspend such promoter's license. (Ord. 9678 § 2
(part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 6 § 3176, 1951.)
Section 7.24.470 Savings and loan certificates as surety -- Conditions.
If in lieu of a bond an applicant or promoter assigns to the county savings and loan certificates, he
shall agree in writing that if the commission finds that any donor or any person on whose behalf funds or
personal property were solicited or received by the promoter, sustains any pecuniary loss through any act
of grand or petty theft on the part of the promoter, the county may redeem a sufficient number of such
certificates and from the proceeds reimburse such person for loss sustained. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 6 § 3177, 1951.)
Section 7.24.480 License -- Fee.
Upon filing an application for a promoter's license, the applicant shall pay a fee in the amount set
forth in Section 7.14.010 of this code, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord.
9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 6 § 3178, 1951.)
Section 7.24.490 City license approval conditions.
When applying for a promoter's license, the applicant also may submit to the commission a current,
unrevoked, valid promoter's license issued by the department of social service of the city of Los Angeles.
If the commission finds that the applicant is entitled to a license and that either the bond filed in
conjunction with the city license complies with all of the provisions of this title or that the applicant
either has filed such a bond or assigned savings and loan certificates as required by this Part 6, it may
approve the city license. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 6 § 3179, 1951.)
Section 7.24.500 License -- Issuance -- Investigation of applicant required.
A. The commission shall issue a promoter's license or approve a city license if it finds:
1. The applicant is of good character and reputation, or if the applicant is a corporation that every
managing officer or agent thereof is of good character and reputation, or if the applicant is
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unincorporated association, firm or partnership, each member thereof is of good character and reputation;
2. Applicant has sufficient financial responsibility to carry out the obligations incident to any
solicitation such applicant may make within this county as such promoter, and that all of the statements
made in such application are and each of them is true, and that neither the applicant nor any officer, agent
or member of the applicant has violated any of the provisions of this chapter or has engaged in any
fraudulent transaction or enterprise, and that the applicant intends to conduct his business fairly and
honestly.
B. If the only ground to deny a license or refuse approval of a city license is such that it does not
substantially affect applicant's honesty and integrity, and if the inability of the applicant to meet any
requirement will not in any way interfere with a proper performance by the applicant of his duties as such
promoter and he has satisfied all of the requirements of this Part 6 except this section, the commission
may grant or approve the license. Otherwise it shall deny or refuse to approve the same. (Ord. 9678 § 2
(part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 6 § 3180, 1951.)
Section 7.24.510 Soliciting for compensation -- Solicitor's or promoter's license
required.
A. A promoter shall not cause or permit any person, for pecuniary compensation or consideration to
be received by such person, to solicit or receive on his behalf or at his instigation, under his direction or
control or in his employment, any contribution unless such person so employed has a promoter's license
issued by or approved by the commission, or a solicitor's license.
B. A person shall not, for pecuniary compensation or consideration, solicit contributions for or on
behalf of a promoter unless he has a promoter's license issued or approved by the commission or a
solicitor's license. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 6 § 3181, 1951.)
Section 7.24.520 Solicitor's license requirements.
A solicitor's license shall be applied for, granted or revoked pursuant to and be subject to all of the
regulations of this title pertaining to promoter's license, except that a bond in the amount of $500.00 or
assignment of savings and loan certificates in the amount of $500.00 is sufficient, and the fee shall be in
the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1
(part), 1975: Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 6 § 3182, 1951.)
Section 7.24.530 Change of address or employer -- Notice to commission.
A solicitor shall notify the commission in writing of:
A. Any change of address;
B. Any change in, or termination of, employment;
C. If employed by more than one person, that fact. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art.
6 § 3183, 1951.)
Section 7.24.540 Funds to be kept separate.
A promoter shall not and a solicitor shall not, commingle any contributions with the promoter's or
solicitor's own funds, and shall at all times maintain and keep all contributions separate and apart from
the promoters or solicitor's own funds or property. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art. 6 §
3184, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.25
CIRCUSES AND CARNIVALS
Sections:
7.25.009PART Part 1. Definitions
7.25.010
Circus or carnival.
7.25.020
Circus concession or carnival concession.
7.25.029PART Part 2. Licensing Procedures
7.25.030
License -- Required.
7.25.040
License -- Procedure applicable.
7.25.050
License -- Application -- Information required -- Filing time.
7.25.060
Concession license conditions.
7.25.070
Sponsors.
7.25.080
Current supplementary information required.
7.25.090
Referral of application for review -- Hearing set.
7.25.100
Chapter authority not exclusive.
7.25.110
Recommendations following referral -- Notification to applicant.
7.25.120
Hearing -- Required -- Notice.
7.25.130
Hearing -- Appearance required.
7.25.140
Hearing -- Other appearances required.
7.25.150
Insurance.
7.25.160
Issuance -- Commission order prerequisite.
7.25.170
Grant or denial -- Conditions.
7.25.180
Additional conditions applicable.
7.25.190
Revocation, suspension or modification -- Conditions.
7.25.199PART Part 3. Operation
7.25.200
Rules and regulations -- Business license commission authority.
7.25.210
Licensee responsibilities.
7.25.220
Posting of rules required.
7.25.230
Concessions -- Operation restrictions.
7.25.240
Concessions -- Limitations.
7.25.250
Prizes.
7.25.260
Games of skill permitted -- Games of chance prohibited.
7.25.270
Prohibited operations.
Section 7.25.009PART Part 1. Definitions
Section 7.25.010 Circus or carnival.
"Circus" or "carnival" means a public spectacle of diverse entertainment and amusement which may
include, but is not limited to: merry-go-rounds, ferris wheels, or other similar mechanical apparatus or
rides; menageries, trained animal acts, or animal rides, petting or similar animal exhibitions; acrobatic or
other physical feats or demonstrations by performers; sideshows, games or tests of strength, skill, or
other capacity; and public eating places, for which a fee or payment may be charged for entry into the
location, viewing of any such entertainment or amusement, participation in any of its activities, or
purchase of food, drink or merchandise. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 1 § 3701,
1951.)
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Section 7.25.020 Circus concession or carnival concession.
"Circus concession" or "carnival concession" means each ride, show, store, booth, game, eating place
or other public attraction which is a part of a circus or carnival. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860
Ch. 25 Art. 1 § 37025 1951.)
Section 7.25.029PART Part 2. Licensing Procedures
Section 7.25.030 License -- Required.
A. Every person sponsoring, conducting, managing or carrying on a circus or carnival shall first
procure a license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title
under the appropriate heading.
B. Every person sponsoring, conducting, managing or carrying on a circus or carnival concession
shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of
this title under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. I § 3703,
1951.)
Section 7.25.040 License -- Procedure applicable.
The application procedure provided for in this chapter shall be followed with regard to licenses
sought pursuant to this chapter, and the provisions of Sections 7.06.010 through 7.06.160 of this title
shall not apply, unless otherwise specified. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 2 § 3705,
1951.)
Section 7:25.050 License -- Application -- Information required -- Filing time.
Every person desiring a license pursuant to this chapter shall file an application with the tax collector
upon a form to be provided by the tax collector, and at such time pay the required fee and penalty, if any.
The application shall be filed at least 60 days prior to the commencement of any circus or carnival, and
shall include:
A. The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant. If the applicant is a corporation,
include the names and addresses of the directors, officers and person(s) authorized to accept service of
process on behalf of such corporation, and attach a copy of the articles of incorporation;
B. A detailed description of the date(s), location(s), and hours of operation of the circus, carnival or
concession thereof;
C. A list of the names of all agents, employees or other persons involved in the operation of the
circus, carnival or concession thereof,
D. A detailed schedule of the concessions to be presented by the applicant at the circus or carnival,
including the various fees to be charged, the names of person(s) in charge of each concession, the rules
for the operation of each such concession;
E. Copies of all contracts, agreements or other written memorandum between the applicant and any
other person(s) with respect to the operation of each concession at the carnival or circus, including a
statement as to the disbursement, "split," or other apportionment of the proceeds between the applicant
and any other such person(s);
F. A detailed description of the mechanical devices or equipment owned by or under the control of
the applicant to be used in the operation of the circus, carnival or concession thereof;
G. Copies of all policies and binders of liability insurance, including, but not limited to, vehicle,
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public, product and professional, Worker's Compensation insurance held by the applicant;
H. Copies of rules and regulations of the applicant governing the operation of the circus, carnival or
concession thereof;
I. Proposed date, time and location for on-site inspection prior to commencement of circus, carnival
or concession thereof,
J. A statement that the applicant agrees to operate the circus, carnival or concession thereof in strict
accordance with the provisions of this chapter and applicable laws, and assumes full responsibility for
the lawful and safe operation of the circus, carnival or concession thereof. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 2 § 3706, 1951.)
Section 7.25.060 Concession license conditions.
A license to operate a circus or carnival entitles the licensee to operate a circus or carnival
concession, provided that the concession(s) to be operated under the circus or carnival license are
specified in the application for such a license, the proceeds from the concession(s) are to be disbursed,
"split," or otherwise apportioned by or through the licensee to whomever operates the concession(s) or
otherwise has an interest in the concession(s), and the licensee shall be responsible for the safe and
lawful operation of such concession(s). With the exception of the foregoing, a separate license is
otherwise required for each concession to be operated at any circus or carnival, and every applicant
therefor must comply with the provisions of Section 7.25.050 to the extent applicable to any such
concession. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 2 § 3706.1, 1951.)
Section 7.25.070 Sponsors.
Every person, association or other organization sponsoring a circus, carnival or concession thereof
for a charitable purpose shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 7.24 of this title prior to the
commencement of such circus, carnival or concession. Where the applicant for a circus, carnival or
concession license is not the sponsor of the circus, carnival or concession, the applicant shall state in the
application the name, address and telephone number of each sponsor and give a detailed description of
the functions, responsibilities and obligations of any such sponsor in the operation of the circus, carnival
or concession thereof. This information shall be in addition to the information required by subsection E
of Section 7.25.050. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 2 § 3706.2, 1951.)
Section 7.25.080 Current supplementary information required.
The applicant or licensee shall supplement, modify or otherwise keep current the information
required under Sections 7.25.050, 7.25.060 and 7.25.070. Such supplementary information shall include,
but is not limited to, future date(s), location(s) and hours of operation of the circus, carnival or
concession(s); new or otherwise undisclosed agents, employees, or other persons involved in the
operation of the circus, carnival or concession(s); new or otherwise undisclosed sponsor(s) of the circus,
carnival, or concession(s); new or otherwise undisclosed concessions to be presented at the circus or
carnival; and such other required information which is unavailable or otherwise unknown at the time of
the original application. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 2 § 3706.3, 1951.)
Section 7.25.090 Referral of application for review -- Hearing set.
Upon receipt of a license fee, the tax collector shall:
A. Issue a date receipt to the applicant showing the location(s) and activity for which an application
has been made;
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B. Transmit copies of the license fee referral memorandum to the business license commission and to
interested officers or departments of the county, including but not limited to the sheriff, director of
regional planning, the forester and fire warden, director of weights and measures, county engineer,
county health officer, and director of animal control;
C. Set the application for hearing before the business license commission not sooner than 45 days
after receipt of such license fee(s). (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 2 § 3707, 1951.)
Section 7.25.100 Chapter authority not exclusive.
Nothing herein shall be construed to limit, modify, or otherwise affect the authority of any officer or
department to which an application is referred to enforce and administer any enactment applicable to the
activity under consideration. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 2 § 3707.1, 1951.)
Section 7.25.110 Recommendations following referral -- Notification to applicant.
In conjunction with the provisions of Sections 7.06.170 and 7.06.180 of this code, the applicant shall
be notified and advised in writing at least five days prior to hearing before the business license
commisions of the recommendation or other determination of every officer and department to which the
application has been referred for investigation, inspection or either disposition. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part),
1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 2 § 3708, 1951.)
Section 7.25.120 Hearing -- Required -- Notice.
A license required by Section 7.25.030 shall not be granted until the business license commision or
referee holds a public hearing, notice of the date, time and place of which shall be given to the applicant
as required by Section 7.10.100. Such notice shall also be given to each sponsor, if any, of the circus,
carnival or concecessison thereof. (Ord 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 2 § 3709, 1951.)
Section 7.25.130 Hearing -- Appearance required.
The applicant or its .representative shall appear at the public hearing before the business license
commission at the date, time and place set for hearing or to which the hearing may be continued. In
addition, where the applicant is not the sponsor of the circus, carnival or concession thereof, if there is
such a sponsor, such sponsor or its representative shall also appear at said public hearing. (Ord. 12207 §
9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 2 § 3710, 1951.)
Section 7.25.140 Hearing -- Other appearances required.
Within the license period or on any renewal application, the licensee or any sponsor(s) may be
required by the business license commission to appear at a public hearing to present any supplementary
information contemplated by Section 7.25.080, or other information with respect to the conduct or
operation of the licensed activity. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 2 § 3710.1, 1951.)
Section 7.25.150 Insurance.
Every applicant for a circus or carnival license shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect
public liability insurance in the sum of $250,000.00 for death or injury to one person and $500.000.00 for
the death or injury to more than one person in the same accident or occurrence. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part),
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1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 2 § 3713, 195 1)
Section 7.25.160 Issuance -- Commission order prerequisite.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a license required by this chapter shall not be issued
except upon order of the commission. A valid license must be in the possession of the applicant in
advance of the operation of a circus, carnival or concession thereof. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord.
5860 Ch. 25 Art. 1 § 3704, 1951.)
Section 7.25.170 Grant or denial -- Conditions.
Subject to Section 7.25.180, a license required by this chapter shall be granted, or denied as provided
in Section 7.08.070 except that a license shall not be granted unless the commission also finds that the
proposed circus, carnival or concession thereof will not, in any way substantially jeopardize. adversely
affect, endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety or general welfare, or be
materially detrimental to the property of other persons located in the vicinity of such use. (Ord. 12207 § 9
(part), 1980: Ord 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 2 § 3711, 1951.)
Section 7.25.180 Additional conditions applicable.
In addition to any condition(s) imposed pursuant to Section 7.06.110, a license required by this
chapter shall be subject to the condition that the applicant or licensee satisfactorily undergo an on-site
inspection of the location(s) of the licensed activity by interested officers or departments of the county
prior to commencement of the licensed activity. The business license commission may impose such other
conditions as the commission finds necessary for reasons of health, sanitation, noise, clean-up, and
general welfare of the public. Such conditions shall appear on the license. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 2 § 3712, 1951.)
Section 7.25.190 Revocation, suspension or modification -- Conditions.
A license for a circus, carnival or concession thereof shall be revoked, suspended or modified as
provided in Sections 7.08.110 and 7.08.140. Failure to comply with any condition imposed on such
license shall constitute additional ground(s) for revocation, suspension or modification of such license.
(Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 2 § 3715, 1951.)
Section 7.25.199PART Part 3. Operation
Section 7.25.200 Rules and regulations -- Business license commission authority.
The business license commission may adopt rules and regulations relating to the operation of any
circus, carnival or concession thereof. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 2 § 3714,
1951.)
Section 7.25.210 Licensee responsibilities.
The circus or carnival licensee shall be responsible for the manner in which all rides, exhibits, shows,
games and other concessions are conducted as a part of and under the circus and carnival license,
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regardless of whether he is operating independently or in conjunction with or as an agent for any civil,
church or charitable organization. A circus or carnival concession licensee is similarly responsible for the
conduct of the concession(s) for which he is licensed. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25
Art. 3 § 3716, 1951.)
Section 7.25.220 Posting of rules required.
All rules pertaining to operation of any ride, game or other concession must be posted conspicuously
at the location of the game or similar concessions. The fee for viewing, participating or otherwise
engaging in any ride, game, or other concession must also be conspicuously posted. (Ord. 12207 § 9
(part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 3 § 3719, 1951.)
Section 7.25.230 Concessions -- Operation restrictions.
All players or participants in any games or other concession must be given an equal opportunity to
play or participate. Prior to permitting any person to play or participate in any game or other concession,
the concession operator shall collect the posted fee and return the proper change to the player or
participant. The concession operator shall not collect for more than a single game from any player or
participant at one time. The use of, or employing of "sticks," "shills," and/or any persons posing as
patrons is prohibited. The utilization of minors under the age of 16 years of age in the operation of any
rides, games or other concession is prohibited. Games or other concessions are prohibited if they are of
such nature that the operator can readily vary the conditions under which the games or other concessions
are played. Games or other concessions utilizing foul lines wherein any person or persons involved in the
operation of the game or concession are the sole determiners as to whether or not a player has fouled, are
prohibited. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 3 § 3720, 1951.)
Section 7.25.240 Concessions -- Limitations.
No concessions other than those submitted to and approved by the commission shall be played,
conducted, permitted or allowed at the location(s). (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 3
§ 3717, 1951.)
Section 7.25.250 Prizes.
All packaged merchandise given as prizes shall be plainly marked and its contents described
conspicuously. Only items of merchandise that can be won by any player may be displayed in
conjunction with any game or other concession. No other merchandise or prize shall be displayed.
Special games or other concessions wherein a player is charged a larger fee than other players are
charged in order to win or compete for any special or larger prize are prohibited. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part),
1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 3 § 3721, 1951.)
Section 7.25.260 Games of skill permitted -- Games of chance prohibited.
Games of skill are permitted under a circus, carnival, or concession license. Games of chance are
prohibited. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 3 § 3722, 1951.)
Section 7.25.270 Prohibited operations.
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The conduct or operation of any concession in any manner other than the description or operation
submitted to and approved by the commission is prohibited. (Ord. 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch.
25 Art. 3 § 3718, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.26
COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSES
Sections:
7.26.010 Definitions.
7.26.020 License requirements.
7.26.030 Exception -- Breweries.
7.26.040 Exception -- Hotels, restaurants and other establishments storing articles of food.
Section 7.26. 010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
A. "Article of food" means any article of food used for human consumption. It includes fresh meat
and fresh meat products (except in process of manufacture), fresh and dried fruits or vegetables, fish,
shellfish, game, poultry, eggs, butter and cheese, but not malt beverages.
B. "Cold storage" means a place artificially refrigerated to a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or
below. It does not include any such place in a private home, hotel, restaurant, or exclusively retail
establishment not storing articles of food for other purposes. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 5 §§ 501 and 502,
1951.)
Section 7.26.020 License requirements.
Every person maintaining a cold storage or refrigerating warehouse for storing articles of food for a
period exceeding 30 days shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set
forth in Section 7.14.010, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § I
(part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 5 § 505, 1951.)
Section 7.26.030 Exception -- Breweries.
This chapter does not apply to any brewery. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 5 § 503, 1951.)
Section 7.26.040 Exception -- Hotels, restaurants and other establishments storing
articles of food.
This chapter does not apply to any cold storage or refrigerating plant or warehouse which is
maintained or operated by a restaurant, hotel, or exclusively wholesale or retail establishment not storing
articles of food for other persons. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 5 § 504, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.28
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
Sections:
7.28.010 Definitions.
7.28.020 Vehicle required to have tow truck license when.
7.28.030 Tow truck licensing requirements.
7.28.040 Gasoline and oil tank truck licensing requirements.
Section 7.28.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
A. "Tank vehicle" means any vehicle which, in the unincorporated territory of the county, either
collects and transports, or transports and delivers flammable liquids or liquefied petroleum gases, or
both, both as now or hereafter defined in the county fire code. A tank truck and tank trailer attached
thereto shall be considered as only one vehicle.
B. "Tow truck" means any motor vehicle which has been altered or designed and equipped to tow a
vehicle by means of a crane, hoist, tow bar, tow line or dolly, or to render assistance to other vehicles.
(Ord. 6338 § 1 (part), 1953: Ord. 7269 § 4 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 15 §§ 705 and 708, 1951.)
Section 7.28.020 Vehicle required to have tow truck license when.
If any person uses any motor vehicle, regardless of how designed or equipped, to tow or push any
vehicle upon or along any public highway for any fee or reward, or accepts any gratuity therefor, then
such vehicle shall be deemed to be a tow truck and such person shall be deemed to be engaged in the
business of operating a tow truck along a public highway, and shall first procure a license as required by
Section 7.28.030. (Ord. 7462 § 16, 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 15 § 705.5, 1951.)
Section 7.28.030 Tow truck licensing requirements.
Every person who, either as a separate business or in connection with or as a part of any business in
which he is engaged, operates one or more tow trucks upon or along any public highway, except a tow
truck which complies in all respects with Sections 22513, 24605, 25253, 27700 and 27907 of the Vehicle
Code and for which a current license for regulation issued by a city within this county is in full force and
effect, shall first procure a license and pay an annual fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of
this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10800 § 1, 1974: Ord. 8608 §
1 (part), 1964: Ord. 8097 § 6 (part), 1961: Ord. 7462 § 17, 1959: Ord. 7269 § 4 -(part), 1957: Ord. 5860
Ch. 2 Art. 15 § 706, 1951.)
Section 7.28.040 Gasoline and oil tank truck licensing requirements.
Every person who, in connection with or as a part of any business in which he is engaged, operates a
tank vehicle, for which operation a certificate declaring that public convenience and necessity require
such operation, issued by the Public Utilities Commission of the state of California, is not in full force
and effect, first shall procure a license and pay a license fee per year, per tank vehicle, in the amount set
forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord.
8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 8 (part), 1957: Ord. 6338 § 1 (part), 1953: Ord. 6142 § 1 (part), 1953:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 15 § 710, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.30
DANCES
Sections:
7.30.009PART Part 1. Definitions
7.30.010
Dancing club.
7.30.020
Dancing school.
7.30.030
Private dance.
7.30.040
Public dance.
7.30.050
Public dance hall.
7.30.060
Special dance.
7.30.070
Taxi dance hall.
7.30.080
Taxi dancer.
7.30.090
Type I license.
7.30.100
Type II license.
7.30.105
Youth dance.
7.30.109PART
Part 2. Licensing Requirements
7.30.110
License -- Required when.
7.30.120
License -- Fee.
7.30.130
No fee -- Dances conducted by certain organizations.
7.30.140
No fee -- When proceeds for charity.
7.30.150
License -- Application -- Procedure generally.
7.30.160
License -- Application -- Filing.
7.30.170
Application -- Form and contents.
7.30.180
Special dance license -- Additional information.
7.30.190
Special dance license -- Issuance conditions.
7.30.200
Youth dance license -- Additional information.
7.30.210
Taxi dance hall license -- Issuance restrictions.
7.30.220
Application -- Verification.
7.30.230
Distribution of license fee referral memorandum.
7.30.240
Reports and recommendations of reviewing officers and departments.
7.30.250
Application -- Public hearing requirements.
7.30.260
Hearings -- Appearances.
7.30.270
Hearings -- For special dances.
7.30.280
Hearing -- Grant or denial of license -- Conditions.
7.30.290
Hearing -- Mandatory denial of license when.
7.30.300
Grounds for suspension or revocation.
7.30.310
Noise abatement -- License suspension conditions.
7.30.320
Conviction for chapter violation -- License suspension requirements.
7.30.329PART
Part 3. Operation General Regulations
7.30.330
Additional rules and regulations authorized when.
7.30.340
Posting of license and permit.
7.30.350
Hours of operation -- Generally.
7.30.360
Hours of operation -- Private club.
7.30.370
Exits.
7.30.380
Lighting.
7.30.390
Parking lot.
7.30.400
Number of employees.
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7.30.410 Woman to be employed.
7.30.420 Alcoholic beverage limitations.
7.30.430 Sheriff and tax collector -- Inspection authority.
7.30.440 Sheriff and tax collector -- Admission for inspection.
7.30.450 Persons under 21 years of age -- Prohibited on premises with Type I license --
Exceptions.
7.30.460 Persons under 18 years of age -- Prohibited on certain premises -- Exceptions.
7.30.470 Persons under 18 years of age -- Permitted when.
7.30.480 Persons under 21 years of age -- Permitted when.
7.30.490 Readmission to dance -- Conditions.
7.30.500 Solicitation of trade prohibited.
7.30.510 Solicitation of drinks prohibited.
7.30.520 Gambling prohibited.
7.30.530 Intoxicated persons prohibited.
7.30.539PART Part 4. Youth Dances
7.30.540 Provisions Applicable.
7.30.550 Report on premises required.
7.30.560 Financial reports.
7.30.570 License issued to adults only.
7.30.580 Number of participants.
7.30.590 Age limitations for participants.
7.30.600 Participation by persons under 21 years of age.
7.30.610 Participation by adults.
7.30.620 No alcoholic beverages permitted.
7.30.629PART Part 5. Special Dances
7.30.630 Designation of age group to participate.
7.30.640 Additional conditions imposed when.
7.30.650 Licenses issued for continuous period of time -- Conditions.
7.30.660 Sponsors.
7.30.669PART Part 6. Skating Rinks
7.30.670 License required -- Scope.
7.30.680 Fee for licenses.
7.30.689PART Part 7. Taxi Dance Halls
7.30.690 Dancers and instructors -- License requirements.
7.30.700 Dancers and instructors -- Additional data required when.
7.30.710 Dancers and instructors -- Age restrictions.
7.30.720 Dancers and instructors -- License required before employment.
7.30.730 Dancers and instructors -- Deposit of license with employer.
7.30.740 Register of dancers and instructors.
7.30.750 Price list to be posted.
7.30.760 Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
7.30.770 Soliciting patrons, dances or drinks prohibited.
Section 7.30.009PART Part 1. Definitions
Section 7.30.010 Dancing club.
"Dancing club" means any club or association of persons which conducts dances, other than public
dances, for its members or bona fide guests. It does not include any adult business licensed pursuant to
Chapter 7.92. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 20, 2003: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord.
5860 Ch. 10 Art. 1 § 2006, 1951.)
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Section 7.30.020 Dancing school.
"Dancing school" means any school, class or classes wherein dancing is the principal subject taught.
(Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 8269 § 3, 1962: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 1 §
2007, 1951.)
Section 7.30.030 Private dance.
"Private dance" means a gathering of persons in or upon any premises where dancing is permitted,
either as the main purpose for such gathering or as an incident to some other purpose, and to which
premises only members, pupils or bona fide guests of a particular club, organization, dancing club or
dancing school are admitted; provided, however, that dancing by the occupants of and guests at a private
residence shall not be considered a "private dance" as defined herein, and no license shall be required.
(Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 1 § 2003, 1951.)
Section 7.30.040 Public dance.
"Public dance" means a gathering of persons in or upon any premises where dancing is permitted,
either as the main purpose for such gathering or as an incident to some other purpose, and to which
premises the public is admitted. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch.
10 Art. 1 § 2002, 1951.)
Section 7.30.050 Public dance hall.
"Public dance hall" means a place where dancing is permitted, whether for profit or not for profit,
and to which the public is admitted either with or without charge, or at which the public is allowed to
participate in the dancing, either with or without charge. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20
(part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 1 § 2008, 1951.)
Section 7.30.060 Special dance.
"Special dance" means an individual public dance or private dance conducted by any person, dancing
club, dancing school or association of persons, dancing clubs or dancing schools, which dance, if
authorized, will result in not more than three such dances being held by such person or group in any
three-month period. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 1 §
2005, 1951.)
Section 7.30.070 Taxi dance hall.
"Taxi dance hall" means any place at which a public dance is conducted where partners are provided
for dancing or social purposes by those conducting managing, maintaining or operating such public dance
for patrons or other guests, and for which such patrons or guests pay a fee or other consideration. (Ord.
9947 § 2 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 1 § 2011, 1951.)
Section 7.30.080 Taxi dancer.
"Taxi dancer" means a partner who is, for a fee or other consideration, furnished to a patron or other
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guest at a taxi dance hall. (Ord. 9947 § 2 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 1 § 2012, 1951.)
Section 7.30.090 Type I license.
A Type I license is a license which permits the activity licensed to be conducted on premises, whether
alcoholic beverages are sold, served or consumed on such premises or not. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 21, 2003:
Ord. 9897 § 9 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 1 § 2009, 1951.)
Section 7.30.100 Type II license.
A Type II license is a license which permits the activity licensed to be conducted only on premises where
alcoholic beverages are neither sold, served or consumed. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 22, 2003: Ord. 9897 § 2
(part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 1 § 2010, 1951.)
Section 7.30.105 Youth dance.
"Youth dance" means a public dance or private dance to which persons between the ages of 15 and
21 years are admitted as participants. (Ord. 9897 § 8, 1969: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20
(part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 1 § 2004, 1951.)
Section 7.30.109PART Part 2. Licensing Requirements
Section 7.30.110 License -- Required when.
No person or persons, dancing club, or dancing school shall permit, conduct, operate or assist in
conducting or operating any public dance hall, public dance, private dance, youth dance, taxi dance„or
special dance unless and until a written license has been obtained from the tax collector. (Ord. 10217 §
11 (part), 1971: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 8269 § 4 (part), 1962: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord.
7159 § 12 (part), 1957: Ord. 6170 § 12 (part), 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 2 § 2021, 1951.)
Section 7.30.120 License -- Fee.
The fee for a dance license shall be in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this code, under the
appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10215 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part),
1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 2 § 2022, 1951.)
Section 7.30.130 No fee -- Dances conducted by certain organizations.
The fee required for a Type II adult license for a public or private dance, or for a youth dance or for a
special dance at which no alcoholic beverage is sold or consumed, where such dance is conducted by a
bona fide charitable, religious, benevolent, patriotic or educational organization, or by the United Service
Organization, is in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this code, under the appropriate heading.
Any determination as to the above status of any applicant shall be made by the commission. (Ord. 11209
§ I (part), 1975: Ord. 9897 § 10, 1969: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7479
§ 1, 1959: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 7159 § 12 (part), 1957: Ord. 6649 § 1 (part), 1955: Ord.
5860 Ch. 10 Art. 2 § 2023, 1951.)
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Section 7.30.140 No fee -- When proceeds for charity.
The commission may grant a license for a special dance without fee if it finds that the entire net
proceeds will be devoted to a bona fide charitable or religious purpose. (Ord. 9897 § 11, 1969: Ord. 5860
Ch. 10 Art. 2 § 2023.5, 1951.)
Section 7.30.150` License -- Application -- Procedure generally.
The application procedure provided for in this chapter shall be followed with regard to licenses
sought pursuant to this chapter, and the provisions of Chapter 7.06 of this title shall not apply. (Ord. 9278
§ 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 8269 § 4, 1962: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 7159
§ 12 (part), 1957: Ord. 6586 § 7 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 2 § 2024, 1951.)
Section 7.30.160 License -- Application -- Filing.
Every person desiring a license pursuant to this chapter shall file an application with and pay the
required fee to the tax collector upon a form provided by the tax collector. (Ord. 88-0126 § 4, 1988: Ord.
9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 2 §
2025, 1951.)
Section 7.30.170 Application -- Form and contents.
Except as otherwise provided herein, an application for license pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter shall specify:
A. The address of the location for which the license is required, together with the business name of
such location;
B. The name and proposed business address of the applicant. If the applicant is a corporation, the
name of the corporation shall be set forth exactly as shown in its articles of incorporation; and the
applicant shall also set forth the date and place of incorporation; the names and residence addresses of
each of the officers, directors, and each stockholder owning more than 10 percent of the stock of the
corporation. If the applicant is a .partnership, the application shall set forth the name and residence
address of each of partners,. including limited partners. If one or more of the partners is a corporation,
the provisions of this section pertaining to corporate applicants shall apply;
C. Whether or not the applicant, or officer, or director, or member or applicant, as the case may be,
has ever been convicted of any crime, except misdemeanor traffic violations. In addition to the foregoing,
any corporate applicant whose securities have been conditioned by the Commissioner of Corporations
pursuant to Section 25508 of the Government Code of California, will state whether or not any
stockholder owning more than 10 percent of the stock of such corporation has ever been convicted of any
crime, except misdemeanor traffic violations. If any person mentioned in this subsection has been so
convicted, a statement must be made giving the name of the person so convicted, the place and court in
which the conviction was obtained, and the sentence imposed as the result of such conviction;
D. The names and addresses of the persons who have authority or control over the place for which
the license is requested, and a brief statement of the nature and extent of such authority or control;
E. The name and address of each of the owners of the premises upon which the licensed activity is to
be conducted, if the applicant is leasing such premises from the owners;
F. Such information pertinent to the operation of the proposed activity, including but not limited to
information as to the management, authority, control, financial agreements and lease arrangements, as the
tax collector and/or the'business license commissioner may require of an applicant, in addition to the
other requirements of this section;
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G. The specific type of license for which application is being made;
H. The address to which notice, when required, is to be sent or mailed, and the names of any
individual or individuals, in addition to those set forth elsewhere in the application, who are authorized to
accept service of process on behalf of the licensee;
I. Whether the application is for a new license or for a renewal of an existing license. (Ord. 88-0126
§ 5, 1988: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 2 § 2026,
1951.)
Section 7.30.180 Special dance license -- Additional information.
An applicant for a special dance license, in addition to those items required under Section 7.30.170,
shall specify the number of dances held within the previous three-month period immediately preceding
the date of the application. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10
Art. 2 § 2027, 1951!)
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Section 7.30.190 Special dance license -- Issuance conditions.
If the granting',of an application for a license for a special dance, and the granting of any other
application by or on behalf of the same person or persons for a special dance upon which application
final action has not been taken, and any other license for a special dance already issued to the same
person or persons, will result in authorizing a total of not more than three such dances in any three-month
period, and only if; recommended for approval by those officers and departments .set forth in Section
7.30.230, the commission shall instruct the tax collector, upon payment of the required fee, to issue the
license. A separate license must be issued for each special dance, and a separate application must be filed
in accordance withAe provisions in this chapter as a prerequisite to the granting of any such license.
(Ord. 9897 § 12, 1969: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 2
§2032,1951.)
Section 7.30.200 Youth dance license -- Additional information.
An applicant for a youth dance license, in addition to those items required under Section 7.30.170,
shall specify the minimum age of the young people who will be permitted to participate in the dancing.
(Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 2 § 2028, 1951.)
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Section 7.30.210 Taxi dance hall license -- Issuance restrictions.
A, license shall not be issued for a taxi dance hall if:
A. The available dancing space is less than 300 square feet; or
B. Alcoholic beverages are sold or served on the premises. (Ord. 9947 § 2 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860
Ch. 10 Art. 2 § 2033, 1951.)
Section 7.30.220 Application -- Verification.
Every application for a license under this chapter shall be verified as provided in the California Code
of Civil Procedure for the verification of pleadings. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part),
1959: Ord. 5860 Ch'. 10 Art. 2 § 2029, 1951.)
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Section 7.30.230 Distribution of license fee referral memorandum.
The tax collector shall transmit a copy of every license fee referral memorandum for any license
under this chapter to the executive assistant of the business license commission for further distribution to
the business license commission, to the sheriff, the fire warden and forester, the regional planning
commissions, and to such other county departments as the board of supervisors may direct. (Ord. 9278 §
4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 2 § 2030, 1951.)
Section 7.30.240 Reports and recommendations of reviewing officers and
departments.
Every officer and department to which an application is referred may require such additional
information pertinent to the activity of an applicant as he deems necessary, and shall advise, in writing,
the commission of all material facts which such officer or department considers necessary or advisable
for assisting the commission in determining whether a license should be granted or denied, or otherwise
conditioned or modified. Such officer or department may also give a recommendation in writing to the
commission for the issuance, modification or denial of any license issued under this chapter, and the
commission must read and consider any such recommendation in reaching a decision, although such
recommendation will in no way be binding upon the commission. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462
§ 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 2 § 2031, 1951.)
Section 7.30.250 Application -- Public hearing requirements.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the commission shall hold a public hearing on all
original applications for licenses required by this chapter, and upon all renewal applications when
requested in writing. All hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Division 1 of
this title. (Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860
Ch. 10 Art. 3 § 2040, 1951.)
Section .7.30.260 Hearings -- Appearances.
A party to any proceeding under this chapter may appear in person, or may be represented by an
attorney at law licensed to practice before all the courts of the state of California. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part),
1967: Ord. 7515 § 1' (part), 1959: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 3 § 2045, 1951.)
Section 7.30.270 Hearings -- For special dances.
A. No hearing is required in the case of a special dance application except:
1. When an application for a special dance has not been approved by all officers and departments
referred to in Section 7.30.230 within 10 days of the date of mailing of the referral notice by the tax
collector;
2. Where the granting of an application would result in the authorizing of more than three such
dances in any three-month period;
3. When so ordered by the commission.
B. A special dance license may be issued by the commission immediately upon the receipt of all
recommendations provided for herein when no hearing is required. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord.
7515 § I (part), 1959: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 7269 § 10, 1958; Ord. 7161 § 1 (part), 1957:
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Section 7.30.280 Hearing -- Grant or denial of license -- Conditions.
If, from the evidence introduced at any hearing, the commission finds grounds for denial, as set forth
in Section 7.08.080 of this title, it shall deny the application being considered. Unless the decision of the
commission is announced at the close of such hearing, the commission shall take action to notify the
applicant in accordance with Chapter 7.10 -of this code. if no grounds for denial of the license are found
by the commission, the commission shall grant the application for a license, and if no appeal is filed, and
after the expiration of the time within which a notice of appeal may be filed, the commission shall so
notify the tax collector and instruct him to issue the license. (Ord. 10336 § 7 (part), 1971: Ord. 9278 § 4
(part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 7161 § 1 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 3 § 2042,
1951.)
Section. 7.30.290 Hearing -- Mandatory denial of license when.
In any case where an applicant knowingly or deliberately makes any material false statement on an
application for a license, such application will be denied. Whether an applicant knowingly or deliberately
falsified an application is a question of fact to be determined by the commission. Knowledge of
falsification may be expressed or may be implied in the light of all the facts in a given case. (Ord. 9278 §
4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 3 § 2043, 1951.)
Section 7.30.300 Grounds for suspension or revocation.
In addition to the causes for denial of a license as set forth in Sections 7.06.090 and 7.08.080 of this
code, the grounds for suspension or revocation of any license issued under this chapter shall be those set
forth in Section 7.08.150. (Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part),
1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art.4 § 2051, 1951.)
Section 7.30.310 Noise abatement -- License suspension conditions.
A. Whenever, upon due notice and hearing, it shall be determined that noise from any establishment
licensed under this chapter interferes with the right of persons dwelling in the vicinity of such
establishment to the peaceful and quiet use and enjoyment of their property, the commission may require
that the premises be soundproofed in a manner that in the judgment of the commission will be effective
to eliminate the noise or reduce it to a reasonable level. In taking any action under this section, the
commission must balance all of the interests of the respective parties, as well as the hardship which will
result from any order. If the commission finds that the noise complained of is of a minimum or
unconsequential degree, no action shall be taken under this section.
- B. If a licensee fails, within a reasonable time and after having been ordered to do so pursuant to this
section, to take such steps as were ordered to abate any noise, his license shall be suspended after a
second hearing, due notice of which is given, until such time as he complies with the order. (Ord. 9278 §
4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art.4 § 2053, 1951.)
Section 7.30.320 Conviction for chapter violation -- License suspension
requirements.
Upon receipt of a certified copy of a judgment of conviction of a licensee under this chapter of any
violation of any provision of this chapter, the commission may immediately suspend the license or
licenses of such convicted licensee, and may instruct the tax collector to deliver or cause to be delivered
the suspended license or licenses to the business license commission for safe keeping pending a hearing.
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the business license commission. The commission, shall immediately thereafter set a date for a .public
hearing, no later than 45 days after the date of the instruction to the tax collector, at which hearing it shall
be determined whether the license or licenses should be suspended further, modified, conditioned, or
revoked. The executive assistant of the business license commission shall notify the licensee in writing of
the date and place of the hearing pursuant to Section 11509 of the Government Code. (Ord. 88-0126 § 6,
1988: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 4 § 2052, 1951.)
Section 7.30.329PART Part 3. Operation General Regulations
Section 7.30.330 Additional rules and regulations authorized when.
The commission may adopt rules and regulations relating to the conduct of dances for which a dance
license is required, and for the conduct of bowling alleys and bowling centers. Such rules and regulations
shall be such as may be proper or necessary for the maintenance of public order, the promotion of public
morals, assuring comporting with public welfare, and the orderly conduct of such places or the better
enforcement of the provisions of this title relating to such places. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462
§ 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2077, 1951.)
Section 7.30.340 Posting of license and permit.
Licenses and permits shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises for which such license
or permit is issued, and shall remain posted in plain view at all times. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord.
7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2060, 1951.)
Section 7.30.350 Hours of operation -- Generally.
No dancing may be conducted in an establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter between the
hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. (Ord. 10675 § 1 (part), 1973: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20
(part), 1959: Ord. 6170 § 12 (part), 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2061, 1951.)
Section 7.30.360 Hours of operation -- Private club.
No establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter may allow the premises to be used as a private
club between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part),
1959: Ord. 6833 § 1 (part), 1955: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2062, 1951.)
Section 7.30.370 Exits.
No dancing shall be permitted in any establishment where a license is required which does not
provide unlocked doors with free and easy egress while patrons are in the establishment. (Ord. 9278 § 4
(part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2066, 1951.)
Section 7.30.380 Lighting.
Every establishment licensed by this chapter shall be lighted throughout to an intensity of not less
than three footcandles during all hours of operation except while the floor show is in progress. (Ord.
9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 8874 § 1 (part), 1965: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 §
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2070, 1951.)
Section 7.30.390 Parking lot.
Every person operating an establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter, who owns, operates or
controls any parking lot adjacent to such establishment and used in connection therewith, shall
adequately and uniformly light such parking lot to an intensity of not less than two footcandles. (Ord.
9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2071, 1951.)
Section 7.30.400 Number of employees.
At every establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter having a capacity of not less than 200
persons, not less than one employee for the first 200 persons, and one additional employee for each
additional 100 persons who could be accommodated, whether actually present or not, shall be constantly
in attendance during the entire time that any dance is in progress, and shall devote their entire time and
attention to keeping order, checking the admission of minors, and seeing to it that all provisions of this
chapter are complied with. The commission may require such additional employees or guards on an
individual -establishment basis, as the commission deems in the public interest. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part),
1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2072, 1951.)
Section 7.30.410 Woman to be employed.
At every establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter having a capacity of not less than 300
persons, not less than one of the employees referred to in Section 7.30.400 shall be a woman. (Ord. 9278
§ 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2073, 1951.)
Section 7.30.420 Alcoholic beverage limitations.
Neither a Type II license nor a taxi dance hall license permits any dance on any premises where alcoholic
beverages are sold, served or consumed. A person shall not conduct any dance on any premises where
alcoholic beverages are sold, served, or consumed unless he has, for such premises a Type I license.
(Ord. 2003-0067 § 23, 2003: Ord. 9947 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9897 § 14 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10
Art. 5 § 2061.5, 1951.)
Section 7.30.430 Sheriff and tax collector -- Inspection authority.
Deputy sheriffs and the tax collector, in addition to their several other duties, may inspect any and all
establishments licensed pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 88-0126 § 7, 1988: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967:
Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2074, 1951.)
Section 7.30.440 Sheriff and tax collector -- Admission for inspection.
The sheriff, and/or his deputies, and the tax collector shall be permitted by every licensee to enter
free of charge any establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter for the purpose of inspection. (Ord. 88-
0126 § 8, 1988: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2075,
1951.)
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Section 7.30.450 Persons under 21 years of age -- Prohibited on premises with Type
I license -- Exceptions.
A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person under 21 years of age shall not enter, be or
remain on or in any premises for which Type I adult license is required or has been issued pursuant to
this chapter except when such person is accompanied by:
1. His parent; or
2. His legal guardian; or
3. His spouse over 21 years of age.
B. A licensee, a person required by this chapter to procure a license, and the employees of such
licensee shall not permit or allow any person to enter or to be on any premises contrary to the provisions
of this section. (Ord. 10336 § 7 (part), 1971: Ord. 9897 § 14(part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 §
2062.5, 1951.)
Section 7.30.460 Persons under 18 years of age -- Prohibited on certain premises --
Exceptions.
A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person under 18 years of age shall not enter, be, or
remain on or in any premises for which either a Type II adult license or a taxi dance hall license is
required or has been issued pursuant to this chapter unless accompanied by:
1. His parent; or
2. His legal guardian; or
3. His spouse over 21 years of age.
B. A licensee, a person required by this chapter to procure a license, and the employees of such
licensee shall not permit or allow any person to enter or to be on any premises contrary to the provisions
of this section. (Ord. 10336 § 7 (part), 1971: Ord. 9947 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9897 § 15, 1969: Ord. 9278
§ 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2063, 1951.)
Section 7.30.470 Persons under 18 years of age -- Permitted when.
Section 7.30.460 does not apply to:
A. Any dancing school, except when such school is conducting a public or private dance for other
than regular instruction;
B. Any youth dance or special dance where a license has been granted in accordance with the
provisions of Part 4 of this chapter;
C. A member of the orchestra who does not participate in the dancing. (Ord. 9749 § 13, 1969: Ord.
9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959; Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2064, 1951.)
Section 7.30.480 Persons under 21 years of age -- Permitted when.
Neither Section 7.30.450 nor Section 7.30.460 prevents any person, regardless of age, from being in
a bona fide hotel, cafe or other place where meals are regularly served and where a public dance or
entertainment is being held, in the event such person does not participate therein, unless accompanied by
parent, legal guardian or spouse over 21 years of age. (Ord. 10545 § 4, 1972: Ord. 9897 § 16 (part), 1969:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2064, 1951.)
Section 7.30.490 Readmission to dance =- Conditions.
A person shall not readmit into any public dance or public dance hall, any person who has left such
dance or dance hall, unless either:
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A. An admission charge not less than charged to patrons entering such public dance or public dance
hall for the first time is again paid; or
B. The license specifically provides that such readmission may be allowed. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part),
1967: Ord. 9228 § 1, 1966: Ord. 8874 § 1 (part), 1965: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord, 5860 Ch. 10
Art. 5 § 2076, 1951.)
Section 7.30.500 - Solicitation of trade prohibited.
No dancing may be conducted in any establishment where a license is required at which solicitation
of trade is made at or near the entrance thereto, either by personal solicitation or otherwise by means of
any device whereby the voice of the person soliciting can be heard at or near such entrance. (Ord. 9278 §
4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2069, 1951.)
Section 7.30.510 Solicitation of drinks prohibited.
No dancing may be conducted in establishments where a license is required where employees solicit
or accept drinks of alcoholic beverages from customers. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20
(part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2067, 1951.)
Section 7.30.520 Gambling prohibited.
No dancing may be conducted in any establishment where a license is required in which gambling in
any form is permitted or tolerated, or in which there is kept any machine or machines or other device
designed or commonly used for the purpose of gambling in any form. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord.
7462 § 20(part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2068, 1951.)
Section 7.30.530 Intoxicated persons prohibited.
No person who is in an intoxicated condition or under the influence of any drug shall appear in or be
in any establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter. A person who conducts or assists in conducting
any such establishment shall not permit any intoxicated person or person or person under the influence of
any drug to appear, be, or remain at such place. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2065, 1951.)
Section 7.30.539PART Part 4. Youth Dances
Section 7.30.540 Provisions Applicable.
Except as specifically otherwise provided in this Part 4, all of the provisions of this chapter and this
title apply to youth dance licenses. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860
Ch. 10 Art. 6 § 2154, 1951.)
Section 7.30.550 Report on premises required.
Before a license for any youth dance is issued, the commission shall obtain a report from the forester
and fire warden, including a statement as to the maximum number of persons which may be allowed
within such premises. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 6 §
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2154, 1951.)
Section 7.30.560 Financial reports.
Any applicant or licensee under this Part 4 must, when so requested by the commission, provide the
commission with such financial reports, including profit and loss statements, as the commission in its
discretion may require. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 8269 § 5, 1962: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959;
Ord. 6170 § 12 (part), 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 6 § 2156, 1951.)
Section 7.30.570 License issued to adults only.
The commission shall not issue a youth dance license to any person under 21 years of age. (Ord.
9897 § 19 (part), 1969: Ord. 9650 § I (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 6 § 2155, 1951.)
Section 7.30.580 Number of participants.
A license for any youth dance shall specify the maximum number of persons who may be on the
premises. This number shall not exceed the number specified by the forester and fire warden. (Ord. 9278
§ 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 6 § 2155, 1951.)
Section 7.30.590 Age limitations for participants.
A person under 15 years of age shall not enter, be or remain in or on any premises for which a youth
dance license is required or has been issued pursuant to this Part 4 except when such person is
accompanied by his parent, his guardian, or his spouse over 21 years of age. No person or persons
licensed pursuant to this section shall permit any person under 15 years of age to enter, be or remain in or
on any premises for which a license is required or has been issued pursuant to this section except when
such person is accompanied by his parent, his guardian, or his spouse over 21 years of age. (Ord. 9897 §
19 (part), 1969: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 6 § 2158,
1951.)
Section 7.30.600 Participation by persons under 21 years of age.
If a license is issued for a youth dance pursuant to this Part 4, and such dance is conducted in full
compliance with the provisions of this Part 4, a minor may attend such dance even if not accompanied by
a parent, guardian or spouse over 21 years of age, where such minor is within the designated age group
covered by a license. (Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 6 §
2152, 1951.)
Section 7.30.610 Participation by adults.
A. A person over 21 years of age may attend, but shall not participate in any youth dance.
B. A person conducting a youth dance shall not permit any person over 21 years of age to participate
in the dancing at such youth dance. (Ord. 9897 § 19 (part), 1969: Ord. 9650 § 1 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860
Ch. 10 Art. 6 § 2157, 1951.)
Section 7.30.620 No alcoholic beverages permitted.
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A youth dance license does not permit any dance on any premises where alcoholic beverages are
sold, served or consumed. A person shall not conduct a youth dance on any premises where alcoholic
beverages are sold, served or consumed. (Ord. 9897 § 17, 1969: Ord. 9592 § 9, 1968: Ord. 9278 §
4(part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 6 § 2153, 1951.)
Section 7.30.629PART Part 5. Special Dances
Section 7.30.630 Designation of age group to participate.
In a license for a special dance the commission shall designate the age group permitted to participate
in such dance, as determined by the commission. The commission may provide that persons under 15
years of age may attend and participate in such dance even if not accompanied by parent, guardian or
spouse and may permit persons over 21 years of age to participate in such dance. (Ord. 9897 § 22 (part),
1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 8 § 2181, 1951.)
Section 7.30.640 Additional conditions imposed when.
The commission, in addition, may impose such additional terms and conditions as the commission, in
its discretion, deems advisable, including the requirement that transportation to and from such dances be
provided. (Ord. 9897 § 22 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 8 § 2182, 1951.)
Section 7.30.650 Licenses issued for continuous period of time -- Conditions.
The commission may issue a license for special dances or a license for special dances and a skating
rink for a continuous period of time if it finds that such issuance is in the public interest, the spirit of this
title will be observed, and substantial justice done. (Ord. 10215 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 9897 § 22 (part),
1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 8 § 2183, 1951.)
Section 7.30.660 Sponsors.
In addition to the other requirements of this chapter, a license for a special dance which permits
persons under 18 not accompanied by parent, guardian or spouse to participate shall be issued only to an
adult sponsoring group of not less than five persons, each of whom has been approved by the
commission. Such sponsors, or any of them, may be the applicant for a license, but each sponsor shall
make all disclosures of information required by an applicant, whether or not such sponsor is listed as the
applicant. Sponsors shall be present during the conducting of all such special dances. The commission
may waive the requirements of this section, following a hearing, when the commission finds that such
action is in the public interest. (Ord. 9897 § 22 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 8 § 2184, 1951.)
Section 7.30.669PART Part 6. Skating Rinks
Section 7.30.670 License required -- Scope.
A person shall not carry on the business of managing or conducting a skating rink until a written
license has been obtained from the tax collector. Such license may also permit the conducting of youth
dances, special dances and public dances on the same premises at the time when so endorsed by the
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commission. (Ord. 9897 § 21 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 7 § 2171, 1951.)
Section 7.30.680 Fee for licenses.
The fee for a license to conduct a skating rink or to conduct both a skating rink and youth dances or
special dances at the same time shall be in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this chapter, under
the appropriate hearing. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 9897 § 21 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art.
7 § 2172, 1951.)
Section 7.30.689PART Part 7. Taxi Dance Halls
Section 7.30.690 Dancers and instructors -- License requirements.
Every taxi dancer and every instructor in a taxi dance hall shall first procure a license and pay an
annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.0 10 of this title, under the appropriate heading.
The applicant shall specify in his application:
A. His name and residence address;
B. Whether he has ever been convicted within the last five years of any crime except a misdemeanor
traffic violation. If he has been so convicted, he shall specify the name under which he was convicted, the
place and court in which the conviction was obtained, and the sentence imposed as a result of such
conviction. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 9947 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 9 § 2191,
1951.)
Section 7.30.700 Dancers and instructors -- Additional data required when.
Any person applying for an instructor's or a taxi dancer's license also shall provide the sheriff with a
recent photograph, which photograph may be taken by the sheriff, and a complete set of the applicant's
fingerprints. The fingerprints required by this section shall be taken by the sheriff. (Ord. 9947 § 4 (part),
1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 9 § 2192, 1951.)
Section 7.30.710 Dancers and instructors -- Age restrictions.
A taxi dancer or instructor's license shall not be issued to any person under 21 years of age. (Ord.
9947 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 9 § 2194, 1951.)
Section 7.30.720 Dancers and instructors -- License required before employment.
A person shall not employ a taxi dancer or dance instructor in any taxi dance hall who does not
possess a current valid license required by this Part 7. (Ord. 9947 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art.
9 § 2195, 1951.)
Section 7.30.730 Dancers and instructors -- Deposit of license with employer.
Every taxi dancer and dance instructor in a taxi dance hall, while acting as such, shall deposit with
his employer or his employer's agent, and the employer or agent shall keep, at all times, the license
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required by this Part 7. (Ord. 9947 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 9 § 2196, 1951.)
Section 7.30.740 Register of dancers and instructors.
Every taxi dance hall licensee shall maintain at all times during all taxi dances a register wherein
each dance instructor and taxi dancer shall sign his name each night before commencement of his duties.
Each such dance instructor and taxi dancer shall also write on the register opposite his name any change
of address. (Ord. 9947 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 9 § 2199, 1951.)
Section 7.30.750 Price list to be posted.
Every taxi dance hall licensee shall maintain a price list showing the price of all soft drinks and other
refreshments served at the tables or booths or in said tables or in said booths. (Ord. 9947 § 4 (part), 1970:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 9 § 2200, 1951.)
Section 7.30.760 Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
A person shall not enter, be or remain in any part of a taxi dance hall while in the possession,
consuming, using, or under the influence of any alcoholic beverage. The licensee shall not permit any
such person to enter or remain upon such premises. (Ord. 9947 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 9
§ 2197, 1951.)
Section 7.30.770 Soliciting patrons, dances or drinks prohibited.
A dance instructor and a taxi dancer shall not solicit patrons, dances, or drinks. (Ord. 9947 § 4 (part),
1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 9 § 2198, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.32
DEMONSTRATORS
Sections:
7.32.010 License requirements.
7.32.020 Exceptions to chapter applicability.
Section 7.32.010 License requirements.
Every person who demonstrates any object of any kind to another person and charges, solicits or
receives for such demonstration from the person for whom he is so demonstrating a monetary fee for
such demonstration shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee the amount set forth in
Section 7.14.010 of this title under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10336 § 6
(part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 18 § 751, 1951.)
Section 7.32.020 Exceptions to chapter applicability.
This chapter does not apply to:
A. A demonstration for which the person for whom such demonstration is made neither pays nor is
asked to pay any monetary fee;
B. A demonstration made in conjunction with the sale of the article demonstrated;
C. A demonstration by a teacher in the course of his teaching in:
1. A public school,
2. A trade school,
3. A school or other institution for the conduct of which a license from the state has been
obtained,
4. A school or other institution maintained by any bona fide religious organization or by the
adherents of a bona fide church, sect, or denomination,
5. A school having a license pursuant to Section 7.70.020 of this title. (Ord. 10336 § 6 (part),
1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 18 § 752, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.36
ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES
Sections:
7.36.009PART Part 1. Definitions
7.36.010
Entertainment and professional entertainer.
7.36.020
Informal entertainment.
7.36.029PART Part 2. Licensing Procedures
7.36.030
Applicability of certain Chapter 7.30 provisions on hearing.
7.36.040
License requirements generally.
7.36.050
Chapter provisions applicable.
7.36.060
Application -- Form and contents.
7.36.070
Application -- Verification.
7.36.080
Application -- Fee and filing.
7.36.090
Referral notices and reports.
7.36.100
Exemptions -- Theaters and concert halls.
7.36.110
Fees -- Class I license.
7.36.120
Fees -- Class III license.
7.36.130
Fees -- Exemptions.
7.36.140
Application -- Public hearing -- Notice requirements.
7.36.150
Application -- Public hearing -- Held when.
7.36.160
License -- Basis for granting or denial.
7.36.170
Noise abatement restrictions.
7.36.180
Revocation, suspension or modification of licenses.
7.36.189PART Part 3. Operation Requirements
7.36.190
License to be posted.
7.36.200
Hours of operation -- Generally.
7.36.210
Hours of operation -- Private club.
7.36.220
Sign restrictions.
7.36.230
Exits.
7.36.240
Visibility from the street.
7.36.250
Lighting.
7.36.260
Parking lot.
7.36.270
Manager on premises -- License requirements.
7.36.280
Number of employees.
7.36.290
Attire.
7.36.300
Woman to be employed.
7.36.310
Motion pictures -- Commission endorsement required.
7.36.320
Conduct of entertainment -- Rules and regulations.
7.36.330
Entertainment to be on a platform.
7.36.340
Entertainer activity restrictions.
7.36.350
Persons intoxicated or under the influence of drugs prohibited.
7.36.360
Solicitation of trade prohibited.
7.36.370
Solicitation of drinks prohibited.
7.36.380
Indecent performances prohibited.
7.36.390
Gambling prohibited.
7.36.400
Sheriff and tax collector -- Inspection authority.
7.36.410
Sheriff and tax collector -- Admission for inspection.
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7.36.420 Sign required during suspension or revocation of state license.
Section 7.36.009PART Part 1. Definitions
Section 7.36.010 Entertainment and professional entertainer.
A. "Entertainment," as used in this chapter, is defined to mean any act, play, review, pantomime, scene,
song, dance act, song and dance act, or poetry recitation, conducted or participated in by any professional
entertainer in or upon any premises to which the public is admitted, or in any proprietary club. The term
"professional entertainer" as used herein means a person or persons who engage for livelihood or gain in
the presentation of entertainment.
B. "Entertainment" also includes the exhibition of motion pictures as an incident to a public eating
place or to premises which possess or which are required to possess a retailer's on -sale license as defined
in Section 23034 of the Business and Professions Code.
C. "Entertainment" also includes a fashion or style show except when conducted by a bona fide
nonprofit club or organization, and when conducted solely as a fundraising activity for charitable
purposes.
D. "Entertainment" as used herein does not include:
1. Mechanical music alone; or
2. Instrumental music alone; except between the hours of 2:00 a.m., and 6:00 a.m., when the
provisions of Section 7.36.200 shall apply; or
3. Dancing participated in only by customers; however, this subsection does not exempt exhibition
dancing by a person receiving compensation for such exhibition dancing.
E. Any adult business required to be licensed pursuant to Chapter 7.92 is excluded from the
requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 24, 2003; Ord. 9897 § 23 (part), 1969: Ord. 9761 § 4,
1969: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 1 § 2802, 1951.)
Section 7.36.020 Informal entertainment.
"Informal entertainment," as used in this chapter, is defined to mean any act, play, review,
pantomine, scene, song, dance act, song and dance act, or poetry recitation, conducted or participated in
by any nonprofessional person or persons in or upon any premises to which the public is admitted, or in
any proprietary club. (Ord. 9897 § 23 (part), 1969: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. I §
2804, 1951.)
Section 7.36.029PART Part 2. Licensing Procedures
Section 7.36.030 Applicability of certain Chapter 7.30 provisions on hearing.
The provisions of Sections 7.30.260 and 7.30.290 of Chapter 7.30 are made applicable to all licenses
and applications under this chapter. (Ord. 9278 § 17 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 4 § 2842, 1951.)
Section 7.36.040 License requirements generally.
A. No person shall conduct, permit or assist in conducting or permitting any entertainment as defined
in Section 7.36.010 to be shown, staged, exhibited or produced in any premises to which the public is
admitted, or in any proprietary club, unless and until a written Class I entertainment license has been
obtained from the tax collector.
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B. No person shall conduct, permit or assist in conducting or permitting any entertainment as defined
in Section 7.36.020 to be shown, staged, exhibited or produced in or upon any premises to which the
public is admitted, or in any proprietary club, unless and until a written Class I, or Class III entertainment
license has been obtained from the tax collector. (Ord. 10279 § 7 (part), 1971: Ord. 102I7 § 1 1 (part),
1971: Ord. 9897 § 23 (part), 1969: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 2 § 2810, 1951.)
Section 7.36.050 Chapter provisions applicable.
The application procedure provided for in this chapter shall be followed with regard to licenses
sought pursuant to this chapter, and the provisions of Chapter 7.06 shall not apply. (Ord. 9278 § 5 (part),
1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 2 § 2815, 1951.)
Section 7.36.060 Application -- Form and contents.
Except as otherwise provided herein, an application for a license pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter shall specify:
A. The address of the location for which the license is required, together with the business name of
such location;
B. The name and proposed business address of the applicant. If the applicant is a corporation, the
name of the corporation shall be set forth exactly as shown in its articles of incorporation, and the
applicant shall also set forth the date and place of incorporation; the names and residence addresses of
each of the officers, directors, and each stockholder owning more than 10 percent of the stock of the
corporation. If the applicant is a partnership, the application shall set forth the name and residence
address of each of the partners, including limited partners. If one or more of the partners is a corporation,
the provisions of this section pertaining to a corporate applicant apply;
C. Whether or not the applicant or any officer or director or member of applicant, as the case may be,
has ever been convicted of any crime except misdemeanor traffic violations. In addition to the foregoing,
any corporate applicant whose securities have been conditioned by the Commissioner of Corporations
pursuant to Section 25508 of the Government Code' of California, will state whether or not any
stockholder owning more than 10 percent of the stock of such corporation has ever been convicted of any
crime except misdemeanor traffic violations. If any person mentioned in this subsection has been
convicted, a statement must be made giving the name of the person so convicted, the place and court in
which the conviction was had, the specific charge under which the conviction was obtained, and the
sentence imposed as the result of said conviction;
D. The names and addresses of the persons who have authority or control over the place for which
the license is requested, and a brief statement of the nature and extent of such authority or control;
E. The name and address of each of the owners of the premises upon which the licensed activity is to
be conducted, if the applicant is leasing such premises from the owner;
F. Such information pertinent to the operation of the proposed activity, including but not limited to
information as to management, authority, control, financial agreements, and lease arrangements, as the
tax collector may require of an applicant in addition to the other requirements of this section;
G. Whether the application is for a Class I entertainment license, a Class II entertainment license, or
a Class III Entertainment license, as those licenses are defined in Section 7.36.040;
H. The address to which notice, when required, is to be sent or mailed, and the name and address of a
person authorized to accept service of process, if not otherwise set forth herein;
I. Whether the application is for a new license or for the renewal of an existing license. (Ord. 88-
0126 § 9, 1988: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 2 § 2817, 1951.)
Section 7.36.070 Application -- Verification.
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Every application for a license under this chapter shall be verified as provided in the California Code
of Civil Procedure for the verification of pleadings. (Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 2
§ 2818, 1951.)
Section 7.36.080 Application -- Fee and filing.
Every person desiring a license pursuant to this chapter shall file an application with and pay the fee
required to the tax collector upon a form provided by said tax collector. (Ord. 88-0126 § 10, 1988: Ord.
9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 2 § 2816, 1951.)
Section 7.36.090 Referral notices and reports.
Referral notices and reports shall be provided as required by Sections 7.30.230 and 7.30.240 of this
title. (Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 2 § 2819, 1951.)
Section 7.36.100 Exemptions -- Theaters and concert halls.
If no activity is conducted for which this chapter requires a license except a theater, concert hall or
similar establishment which is primarily devoted to theatrical performances, as those words are used in
Sections 318.5 and 318.6 of the Penal Code, and a theater license issued pursuant to Part 2 of Chapter
7.82 is in full force and effect, a license issued pursuant to this chapter is not required. (Ord. 10797 § 2,
1969: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 2 § 2821, 1951.)
Section 7.36.110 Fees -- Class I license.
The annual fee for a Class I entertainment license shall be in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010
of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord.
5860 Ch. 17 Art. 2 § 2811, 1951.)
Section 7.36.120 Fees -- Class III license.
The annual fee for a Class III entertainment license
7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord.
1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 2 § 2813, 1951.)
Section 7.36.130 Fees -- Exemptions.
shall be in the amount set forth in Section
11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part),
The fee required for a license for an entertainment at which no alcoholic beverage is sold or
consumed, where such entertainment is conducted by a bona fide charitable religious, benevolent,
patriotic or educational organization, or by the United Service Organization, is in the amount set forth in
Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 9278 § 5
(part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 2 § 2814, 1951.)
Section 7.36.140 Application -- Public hearing -- Notice requirements.
When application is filed for a new license under this chapter, the commission shall fix a time and
place for a public hearing thereon. Not less than 10 days before the date of such hearing, the commission
shall cause to be posted a notice of such hearing in a conspicuous place on the property in which or on
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which the proposed entertainment is to be conducted. Such notice shall set forth the specific type of
entertainment which the applicant intends to conduct, as well as the type of entertainment license for
which the applicant is applying. Such posting of notice will be caused to be carried out by the tax
collector upon the written request of the business license commission. (Ord. 88-1026 § 11, 1988: Ord.
9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 2 § 2820, 1951.)
Section 7.36.150 Application -- Public hearing -- Held when.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, and except licenses for male manager and for
individuals personally participating in entertainment as defined in former Section 2803 of Ordinance
5860, which licenses are required by Section 7.36.270 and former Section 3008 of Ordinance 5860,
respectively, the commission shall hold a public hearing on all original applications for licenses required
under this chapter. In addition, the commission shall hold a public hearing in all cases where an
accusation has been filed. All hearings shall be held in accordance with the provisions of Division 1of
this title. (Ord. 9807 § 13 (part), 1969: Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860
Ch. 17 Art. 4 § 2840, 1951.)
Section 7.36.160 License -- Basis for granting or. denial.
A license required by this chapter shall be granted or denied pursuant to Section 7.08.070 of this title.
(Ord. 10217 § 11 (part), 1971: Ord. 9947 § 5 (part), 1970: Ord. 9878 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord. 9807 § 13
(part), 1969: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 4 § 2841, 1951.)
Section 7.36.170 Noise abatement restrictions.
The noise abatement procedures as set forth in Section 7.30.310 of this title are hereby made
applicable to all establishments licensed under this chapter. (Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch.
17 Art. 5 § 2851, 1951.)
Section 7.36.180 Revocation, suspension or modification of licenses.
A license required by this chapter shall be revoked, suspended, or modified as provided in Section
7.08.140 of this title. (Ord. 10217 § 11 (part), 1971: Ord. 9947 § 5 (part), 1970: Ord. 9878 § 2 (part),
1969: Ord. 9807 § 13 (part), 1969: Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch.
17 Art. 5 § 2850, 1951.)
Section 7.36.189PART Part 3. Operation Requirements
Section 7.36.190 License to be posted.
Licenses shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises for which such license is issued and
shall remain posted at all times. (Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 6 § 2860, 1951.)
Section 7.36.200 Hours of operation -- Generally.
No entertainment of any sort other than mechanical music may be conducted in an establishment for
which this chapter requires a license between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. (Ord. 10675 § 1 (part),
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1973: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 6 § 2861, 1951.)
Section 7.36.210 Hours of operation -- Private club.
No establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter may allow the premises to be used for the purpose
of conducting a private club between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. (Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 6 § 2872, 1951.)
Section 7.36.220 Sign restrictions.
A person shall not erect or permit the erection or maintenance upon or adjacent to, the outside of any
building or in connection with any premises therein licensed pursuant to this chapter any sign or signs
which in whole or in part depict the pubic areas or any portion of the crease of the buttocks of any human
being. (Ord. 10545 § 4 (part), 1972: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 7 § 3003, 1951.)
Section 7.36.230 Exits.
No entertainment shall be permitted in any establishment where a license is required which does not
provide unlocked doors with free and easy egress while patrons are in the establishments. (Ord. 9278 § 5
(part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 6 § 2875, 1951.)
Section 7.36.240 Visibility from the street.
There shall be no entertainment of any kind where an entertainment license is required which is
visible at any time from the street, sidewalk or highway. (Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17
Art. 6 § 2876, 1951.)
Section 7.36.250 Lighting.
Every establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter shall be lighted throughout to an intensity of
not less than three footcandles during all hours of operation except while the floor show is in progress.
(Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 6 § 2881, 1951.)
Section 7.36.260 Parking lot.
Every person operating an establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter who owns, operates or
controls any parking lot adjacent to such establishment and used in connection therewith, shall
adequately and uniformly light such parking lot to an intensity of not less than two footcandles. (Ord.
9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 6 § 2882, 1951.)
Section 7.36.270 Manager on premises -- License requirements.
A. All establishments licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter shall have a responsible
person on the premises to act as manager at all times during which the establishment is open. Such
manager, if not the licensee, shall first procure a license as such manager and pay an annual license fee in
the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title under the appropriate heading.
B. A person other than the licensee shall not be employed as, or act as, such a manager until such
person has the license required by this section.
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C. Where the commission finds that the entertainment will be limited to instrumental music and
singing only, it may waive the requirement of this section in whole or part. Such waiver shall be noted on
the license. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10600 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 10217 § 11 (part), 1971: Ord.
9947 § 5 (part), 1970: Ord. 9807 § 13 (part), 1969: Ord. 9749 § 17 (part), 1969: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part),
1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 7 § 3007, 1951.)
Section 7.36.280 Number of employees.
At every establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter having. a capacity of not less than 200
persons, not less than one additional employee for each additional 100 persons who could be
accommodated, whether actually present or not, shall be constantly in attendance during the entire time
that any entertainment is in progress, and shall devote their entire time and attention to the keeping of
order, the checking of the admission of minors, and seeing to it that all provisions of this chapter are
complied with. The commission may require such additional employees or guards on an individual basis
as the commission deems in the public interest. (Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 6 §
2883, 1951.)
Section 7.36.290 Attire.
No person shall enter, be or remain in any establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter or required
to be licensed pursuant to this chapter, except when attired in such a manner that the pubic area, private
parts and the crease of the buttocks are completely covered and are not visible to the human eye. (Ord.
9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 7 § 3006, 1951.)
Section 7.36.300 Woman to be employed.
At every establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter having a capacity of not less than 300
persons, not less than one of the employees referred to in Section 7.36.280 shall be a woman. (Ord. 9278
§ 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 6 § 2884, 1951.)
Section 7.36.310 Motion pictures -- Commission endorsement required.
No person or persons required to be licensed under this chapter shall show, project or permit to be
shown or projected in any establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter, or required to be so licensed,
any motion picture or slide, unless and until the license of such establishment is specifically endorsed by
the commission to permit such showing. This section shall not apply to motion picture theaters licensed
pursuant to Part 3 of Chapter 7.82 of this title. (Ord. 10675 § 1 (part), 1973: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 6 § 3011, 1951.)
Section 7.36.320 Conduct of entertainment -- Rules and regulations.
The business license commission may adopt rules and regulations relating to the conduct of
entertainment for which an entertainment license of any type is required. Such rules and regulations shall
be such as may be proper or necessary for the maintenance of public order, the orderly conduct of
establishments wherein entertainment is conducted, the better enforcement of the provisions of this
ordinance relating to such establishments, or to assure that the conduct of such entertainment will
comport with the public welfare. (Ord. 9366 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 6 § 2888, 1951.)
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Section 7.36.330 Entertainment to be on a platform.
All entertainment for which a license is required by this chapter shall be conducted upon a stage or
platform raised at least 18 inches above the floor unless otherwise authorized by the business license
commission. (Ord. 9366 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 6 § 2886, 1951.)
Section 7.36.340 Entertainer activity restrictions.
No professional entertainer or employee may dance, unnecessarily converse or associate with any
customer during any entertainment period, and not at all except in the formal manner; provided, however,
that a regularly scheduled audience -participation type of entertainment may be presented during the time
stated and in the manner described in an advertisement posted at the premises and appearing in a
regularly printed program. Provided further, that a copy of said advertisement shall be received by the
sheriff, or any other local law enforcement agency which is responsible for law enforcement in the area
in which the business is located, 48 hours prior to the conducting of said audience -participation
entertainment. This section shall not apply to establishments having a Class III entertainment license.
(Ord. 88-0126 § 12, 1988: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 6 § 2885, 1951.)
Section 7.36.350 Persons intoxicated or under the influence of drugs prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person who is intoxicated or under the influence of any drug to appear in
or be in any establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter. A person who conducts or assists in
conducting any such establishment shall not permit any intoxicated person or person who is under the
influence of any drug to appear, be, or remain at such place. (Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch.
17 Art. 6 § 2874, 1951.)
Section 7.36.360 Solicitation of trade prohibited.
No entertainment may be conducted in any establishment where a license is required at which
solicitation of trade is made at or near the entrance, either by personal solicitation or otherwise, by means
of any device whereby the voice of the person soliciting can be heard at or near such entrance. (Ord.
9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 6 § 2879, 1951.)
Section 7.36.370 Solicitation of drinks prohibited.
No entertainment may be conducted in establishments where a license is required where employees
solicit or accept drinks of alcoholic beverages from customers. (Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860
Ch, 17 Art. 6 § 2877, 1951.)
Section 7.36.380 Indecent performances prohibited.
No entertainment may be conducted where an entertainment license is required in which any person
participating directly or indirectly sings or speaks any obscene or indecent words, or performs any lewd
or indecent acts. (Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 6 § 2880, 1951.)
Section 7.36.390 Gambling prohibited.
No entertainment may be conducted in any establishment where a license is required in which
gambling in any form is permitted or tolerated, or in which there is kept any machine or machines or
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other device designed or commonly used for the purpose of gambling in any form. (Ord. 9278 § 5 (part),
1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 6 § 2878, 1951.)
Section 7.36.400 Sheriff and tax collector -- Inspection authority.
The tax collector and the deputy sheriffs of the county of Los Angeles, in addition to their several
other duties, may inspect any and all establishments licensed pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 88-0126 §
13, 1988: Ord. 9366 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 6 § 2889, 1951.)
Section 7.36.410 Sheriff and tax collector -- Admission for inspection.
The sheriff and/or his deputies, and the tax collector, shall be permitted by every licensee to enter
free of charge any establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter for the purpose of inspection. (Ord. 88-
0126 § 14, 1988: Ord. 9366 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part) 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 6 § 2890,
1951.)
Section 7.36.420 Sign required during suspension or revocation of state license.
A. Any establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter that has been licensed to sell alcoholic
beverages by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, which license has been revoked
or suspended during the period of such revocation or suspension, shall post the following sign in a
prominent position at its entrance, stating the following:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT
SOLD BY THIS ESTABLISHMENT.
B. Each letter in the sign required by this section shall be a minimum of two inches in height. (Ord.
82-0265 § 1, 1982.)
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Chapter 7.38
ESCORT BUREAUS
Sections:
7.38.010
Definitions.
7.38.020
License -- Required -- Fee.
7.38.030
Exceptions -- Employment agencies.
7.38.040
License -- Application -- Names of escorts required.
7.38.050
License -- Issued to individuals only.
7.38.060
Businesses under fictitious names.
7.38.070
Investigation of applicant -- Report and hearing.
7.38.080
Escorts -- Registration with tax collector.
7.38.090
Escorts.
7.38.100
Employment of unregistered escorts prohibited.
7.38.110
Notification of personnel changes.
7.38.120
Employment of persons under 21 years of age prohibited.
7.38.130
Restrictions concerning customers under age 21.
7.38.140
Services -- Sign requirements.
7.38.150
Records of transactions -- Requirements.
7.38.160
Records of transactions -- Availability.
7.38.170
License -- Suspension or revocation conditions.
Section 7.38.010 Definitions.
A. "Escort" means:
1. Any person who, for hire or reward, accompanies others to or about social affairs,
entertainment or places of amusement;
2. Any person who, for hire or reward, consorts with others about any place of public resort or
within any private quarters.
B. "Escort bureau" means any business or agency which, for a fee, commission, hire, reward or
profit, furnishes or offers to furnish escorts. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 7 §§ 531 and 532, 1951.)
Section 7.38.020 License -- Required -- Fee.
Every person conducting, managing or carrying on any escort bureau shall first procure a license and
pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate
heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860
Ch. 2 Art. 7 § 533, 1951.)
Section 7.38.030 Exceptions -- Employment agencies.
This chapter does not apply to the lawful business of any employment office or employment agency
licensed under state law which does not conduct an escort bureau. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 7 § 549, 1951.)
Section 7.38.040 License -- Application -- Names of escorts required.
Each application for a license to conduct an escort bureau shall state the names and addresses of all
escorts employed by or intended to be employed by the applicant. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 7 § 535, 1951.)
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Section 7.38.050 License -- Issued to individuals only.
A license to conduct an escort bureau shall not be issued to or in the name of any organization,
group, corporation, partnership or any other entity other than an individual. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 7 §
537, 1951.)
Section 7.38.060 Businesses under fictitious names.
The business may be carried on under a fictitious name in the manner provided by law if the business
license commission first approves of the use of such name, and if the name is recorded pursuant to the
provisions of Section 2466 of the Civil Code. (Ord. 88-0126 § 15, 1988: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 7 § 538,
1951.)
Section 7.38.070 Investigation of applicant -- Report and hearing.
The tax collector, or the sheriff at the request of the tax collector, shall conduct or cause to be
conducted an investigation of the applicant and a reportof such investigation shall be forwarded to the
business license commission. The business license commission shall make a determination as to whether
the applicant for a license to conduct an escort bureau is of good moral character and reputation, the
business is to be conducted at a suitable place, or is calculated or intended to be operated as a subterfuge
for the conduct of an unlawful or immoral business and practice. Except as otherwise provided in Section
7.06.260 the commission or referee shall hold a public hearing on the application, notice of the time and
place of which shall be given to the applicant as provided in Section 7.10.100 of this title. (Ord. 88-0126
§ 16, 1988: Ord. 10217 § 9 (part) 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 7 § 536, 1951.)
Section 7.38.080 Escorts -- Registration with tax collector.
Every escort shall furnish satisfactory evidence of good moral character of such escort on a form
approved by the tax collector and shall register with the tax collector, the tax collector shall deliver such
evidence to the sheriff. (Ord. 88-0126 § 17, 1988: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 7 § 539, 1951.)
Section 7.38.090 Escorts.
The tax collector may cancel the registration of any escort for cause. Thereafter an escort bureau
shall not employ such escort. (Ord. 88-0126 § 18, 1988: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 7 § 540, 1951.)
Section 7.38.100 Employment of unregistered escorts prohibited.
An escort bureau shall not hire or employ any escort who is not registered with the tax collector.
(Ord. 88-0126 § 20, 1988: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 7 § 541, 1951.)
Section 7.38.110 Notification of personnel changes.
Every escort bureau shall within 24 hours notify the tax collector of every change in personnel of
escorts and the tax collector shall deliver such notification to the sheriff. (Ord. 88-0126 § 20, 1988: Ord.
5860 Ch. 2 Art. 7 § 542, 1951.)
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Section 7.38.120 Employment of persons under 21 years of age prohibited.
A person conducting an escort bureau shall not employ as an escort any person under 21 years of age.
(Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 7 § 544, 1951.)
Section 7.38.130 Restrictions concerning customers under age 21.
A person conducting an escort bureau shall not furnish any escort to, or accept employment from,
any patron, customer or person to be escorted who is under 21 years of age, except at the special instance
and request of the parent, guardian or other person in lawful custody of the person upon whose behalf the
escort service is engaged. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 7 § 543, 1951.)
Section 7.38.140 Services -- Sign requirements.
Every escort bureau shall post in a place clearly visible to a person entering the establishment, and in
lettering not less than one-quarter inch, a sign containing the following information:
A. A description of each service available;
B. The price charged for each service;
C. The following language:
"Any person who disrobes and shows his or her private parts or any female who disrobes and exposes her
breasts while participating in any of the activities which this establishment offers for hire violates Los
Angeles Ordinances Nos. 9884 and/or 9885." (Ord. 11108 § 1, 1975: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 7 § 545,
1951.)
Section 7.38.150 Records of transactions -- Requirements.
Every person managing an escort bureau shall keep a record of every transaction showing:
A. The name of each escort employed, furnished or arranged for;
B. The name, address and telephone number of the patron or customer;
C. Such other information as the tax collector requires. (Ord. 88-0126 § 21, 1988: Ord. 5860 Ch.
Art. 7 § 546, 1951.)
Section 7.38.160 Records of transactions -- Availability.
The record required by Section 7.38.150 shall be kept available by the licensee, open to the
inspection of the tax collector, the sheriff, any one of his deputies, and of any police officer. The licensee
shall deliver it to the sheriff and/or the tax collector upon written request. (Ord. 88-0126 § 22, 1988: Ord.
5860 Ch. 2 Art. 7 § 547, 1951.)
Section 7.38.170 License -- Suspension or revocation conditions.
In addition to the grounds specified in Section 7.06.090 and Chapter 7.08 of this title, a license to
conduct an escort bureau may be suspended or revoked if the business license commission finds:
A. That the licensee has committed, or caused, permitted, encouraged or condoned the commission
of, any lewd or immoral act or any act of prostitution;
B. That the business has been conducted, in whole or in part, as a subterfuge to facilitate or to
conceal the conduct of any unlawful or immoral business or practice;
C. That the business has failed to comply with the requirements of Section 7.38.140 of this chapter.
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(Ord. 11108 § 2, 1975; Ord. 9714 § 11, 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 7 § 548, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.39
To Be Determined
Sections:
7.39.010
Definitions
7.39.020
License Required
7.39.030
Prerequisites to license issuance
7.39.040
Ammunition sales log required
7.39.050
Maintenance of ammunition sales log at location of sale
7.39.060
Inspection
7.39.070
Exemptions
7.39.080
False Information or False Recordation
7.39.090
Penalties
7.39.100
Severability
Section 7.39.010 Definitions
r
Section 7.39.020 License Required
Section 7.39.030 Prerequisites to license issuance
Section 7.39.040 Ammunition sales log required
Section 7.39.050 Maintenance of ammunition sales log at location of sale
Section 7.39.060 Inspection
Section 7.39.070 Exemptions
Section 7.39.080 False Information or False Recordation
Section 7.39.090 Penalties
Section 7.39. 100 Severability
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Chapter 7.40
FIRE AND CLOSING -OUT SALES
Sections:
7.40.010
Definitions.
7.40.020
Exemptions to chapter applicability.
7.40.030
License -- Required.
7.40.040
License -- Contents of application.
7.40.050
License -- Additional information concerning merchandise.
7.40.060
License -- Fee.
7.40.070
License -- Application amendment permitted when.
7.40.080
License -- Issuance conditions.
7.40.090
License -- Term -- Activities permitted.
7.40.100
License -- Renewals.
7.40.110
Successive sales at same location -- Restrictions.
7.40.120
License -- Grounds for revocation.
7.40.130
Records to be kept.
7.40.140
License -- Validity -- Unlawful acts designated.
7.40.150
Mingling of goods prohibited.
7.40.160
Loss of identity of merchandise.
7.40.170
Separate offenses.
7.40.180
Enforcement and consent to inspection.
Section 7.40.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
A. "Advertise," " advertisements," "advertising," "publish," and "publication" mean any and all
means, whether oral, written, lettered or printed, used for conveying to the public notice of the conduct of
a sale as defined in this section, or notice of intention to conduct any such sale, including but not limited
to oral or written announcements by proclamation or outcry, newspaper advertisement, magazine
advertisement, handbill, written or printed notice, printed display, billboard display, posters, radio, or
television announcement.
B. "Sale" means any sale of, or any offer to sell, to the public, or any group thereof, goods, wares or
merchandise on order, in transit or in stock, in connection with a declared purpose as set forth by
advertising that such sale is anticipatory to or to avoid the termination, liquidation, revision, windup,
discontinuance, removal, dissolution or abandonment of the business or that portion of the business
conducted at any location and:
1. All sales advertised in any manner calculated to convey to the public the belief that upon the
disposal of the goods to be placed on sale, the business or that portion thereof being conducted at any
location, will cease, be removed, be interrupted, discontinued or changed; and
2. All sales advertised to be "adjuster's sale," "adjustment sale," "assignee's sale," "bankrupt
sale," "benefit of administrator's sale," "benefit of creditors sale," "benefit of trustee's sale," "building
coming down sale," "closing sale," "closing -out sale," "creditors' committee sale," "creditors' sale,"
"damaged goods sale," "end sale," "executor's sale," "final days sale," "fire sale," "forced out sale,"
"forced out of business sale," "insolvent sale," "insurance salvage sale," "last days sale," "lease expires
sale," "lease expiring sale," "liquidation sale," "loss of lease sale," "mortgage sale," "outselling sale,"
"receiver's sale," "removal sale," "reorganization sale," "salvage sale," "selling -out sale," "smoke sale,"
"smoke and water sale," "trustee's sale," "quitting business sale," "wholesale closing -out sale," "we quit
sale," "we give up sale," "fixtures for sale," or advertised by any other expression or characterization
closely similar to any of the foregoing and calculated to convey the same meaning; and
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3. All sales advertised in a manner calculated to indicate that the goods, ware or merchandise to
be sold, or any part thereof, have been involved in any business failure, to have been derived from a
business which has failed, been closed, discontinued or liquidated; and
4. All sales accompanied by notices of advertising indicating that the premises are available for
purchase or lease or are otherwise to be vacated; and
5. All sales accompanied by advertising indicating a business emergency or failure affecting the
seller or any previous holder of the goods to be disposed of. (Ord. 6472 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch.
13 Art. 1 §§ 2401 and 2402, 1951.)
Section 7.40.020 Exemptions to chapter applicability.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to or affect the following persons:
A. Persons acting pursuant to an order or process of a court of competent jurisdiction;
B. Persons acting in accordance with their powers and duties as public officers, such as sheriffs and
marshals;
C. Duly licensed auctioneers, selling at auction;
D. Any publisher of a newspaper, magazine or other publication, who publishes any such
advertisement in good faith, without knowledge of its false, deceptive or misleading character, or without
knowledge that the provisions of this section have not been complied with. (Ord. 6472 § 3 (part), 1954:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 13 Art. 3 § 2455, 1951.)
Section 7.40.030 License -- Required.
A person shall not conduct any sale as defined in this chapter without first obtaining a license to do
so. This license is in addition to any other license which may be required by Ordinance 5860 or by any
other ordinance. (Ord. 6472 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 13 Art. 2 § 2421, 1951.)
Section 7.40.040 License -- Contents of application.
An application for a license to conduct a sale as defined in Section 7.40.010 shall be verified by the
applicant and, in addition to the matters required by Section 7.06.020 of this title, shall include:
A. A description, by street or highway location and kind of building, of the location at which such
sale is to be held;
B. The nature of the occupancy, whether by ownership, lease or sublease; and if by lease or sublease,
the effective date of the termination of such tenancy;
C. A copy of all advertisements proposed to be used in connection with such sale, and a statement of
the means or methods of advertising to be used in advertising such sale;
D. The facts in regard to the insurance, bankruptcy, insolvency, assignment, mortgage, foreclosure,
administration, receivership, trusteeship, removal, executorship removal, or other cause advertised to be
the reason for the proposed sale;
E. An inventory or statement in, such a form and in such detail as the tax collector may require,
setting forth the amount and description of goods, wares and merchandise to be sold at such sale and,
when required by the tax collector, the date of the acquisition of such goods, wares and merchandise, and
the persons from whom obtained, and the place from which said goods were last taken. (Ord. 88-0126 §
23, 1988: Ord. 6472 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 13 Art. 2 § 2423, 1951.)
Section 7.40.050 License -- Additional information concerning merchandise.
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license shall be so described in detail by manufacturer's name and lot number, the individual number of
articles so numbered, colors, sizes, and otherwise, that the identity of such goods with the goods listed on
such inventory can be readily determined. (Ord. 88-0126 § 24, 2988: Ord. 6472 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord,
5860 Ch. 13 Art. 2 § 2424, 1951.)
Section 7.40.060 License -- Fee.
The fee for a license to conduct a sale shall be in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title,
under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 6472 § 3
(part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 13 Art. 2 § 2422, 1951.)
Section 7.40.070 License -- Application amendment permitted when.
The sheriff may advise a denial of a license under this chapter because of the insufficiency of the
information set forth in the application, but in such event the applicant may file an amended application.
(Ord. 6472 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 13 Art. 2 § 2426, 1951.)
Section 7.40.080 License -- Issuance conditions.
If it appears to the tax collector that the statements in the application are true, that the inventory is
complete, that the advertising set forth is not false, fraudulent, deceptive or misleading in any respect,
and that the methods to be used by the applicant in conducting the sale are not such as will work a fraud
upon the purchaser, and it appears that the applicant will comply in all respects with all of the provisions
of this title, the tax collector shall issue a license to conduct such sale in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter. Otherwise, the tax collector shall notify the applicant that he intends to deny the license.
(Ord. 88-0126 § 25, 1988: Ord. 6472 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 13 Art. 2 § 2425, 1951.)
Section 7.40.090 License -- Term -- Activities permitted.
A license issued under the provisions of this chapter shall authorize the one type of sale named in the
application at the place named therein for a period of not more than 60 calendar days, and shall permit
the sale of goods only which are set out in the application, all of which goods throughout the duration of
the sale and licensee shall keep definitely separated from any other goods displayed at or within the store
or place of business. The licensee shall confine all advertising signs or necessary reference to or calling
attention to the sale to the display or displays of goods involved in the sale. (Ord. 6472 § 3 (part), 1954:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 13 Art. 2 § 2428, 1951.)
Section 7.40. 100 License -- Renewals.
A license granted pursuant to this chapter may not be renewed, except that the tax collector may,
upon a verified application therefor, renew the said license for a period not to exceed 30 days upon the
payment of a renewal fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate
heading. The applicant for renewal shall submit a verified application therefor, and in such application
shall set forth a complete list of goods listed in the original application. Upon receipt of such application,
the tax collector shall cause an investigation to be made at once and, if satisfied of the truth of the
statements therein contained, shall grant such renewal, which shall be enforced and signed as provided
for the original license. The tax collector may renew any original permit in the manner above provided
not to exceed two times. (Ord. 88-0126 § 26, 1988: Ord. 11209 § I (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part),
1964: Ord. 6472 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 13 Art. 2 § 2429, 1951.)
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Section 7.40.110 Successive sales at same location -- Restrictions.
The tax collector shall not issue licenses or renewals which will allow the conduct of any sale or
sales, as defined in this chapter, of any kind or kinds at any one location for more than 120 calendar days
in any one 12 -month period. (Ord. 6472 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 13 Art. 2 § 2430, 1951.)
Section 7.40.120 License -- Grounds for revocation.
In addition to the ground specified in Section 7.06.090 and Chapter 7.08 of this title, a license
granted pursuant to this chapter may be revoked if:
A. The licensee has failed to include in the inventory required by the provisions of this chapter the
goods, wares and merchandise, or any part thereof, required to be contained in such inventory;
B. The licensee has added, caused to be added, or permitted to be added any goods, wares or
mechandise not described in the original inventory;
C. The licensee has violated any of the provisions of this chapter or of the laws pertaining to
advertising. (Ord. 6472 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 13 Art. 3 § 2451, 1951.)
Section 7.40.130 Records to be kept.
The licensee shall keep suitable books and records and make them available at all times during the
time of operation to the tax collector. At the close of business each day the licensee shall revise the stock
list attached to the application and those items disposed of during such day shall be so marked thereon.
(Ord. 88-0126 § 27, 1988: Ord. 6472 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 13 Art.3 § 2454, 1951.)
Section 7.40.140 License -- Validity -- Unlawful acts designated.
A license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid only for the advertising, representation and
sale of the particular goods, wares and merchandise described in the original application therefor and at
the particular time and particular place stated therein and by the particular applicant, and any renewal,
replenishment or substitution of said goods, wares or merchandise, or change of such time or place for
such sale, or change of person conducting the sale, shall be unlawful and shall render such license void.
(Ord. 6472 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 13 Art. 2 § 2431, 1951.)
Section 7.40.150 Mingling of goods prohibited.
A person in contemplation of conducting any sale, as defined in this chapter, or during the
continuance of such a sale, shall not order any goods, wares or merchandise for the purpose of selling
them at such sale; and any unusual purchase or additions to the stock of such goods, wares or
merchandise within 60 days before the filing of such application for a license to conduct such sale shall
be presumptive evidence that such purchase or addition was made in contemplation of such sale and for
the purpose of selling them at such sale. (Ord. 6472 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 13 Art. 2 § 2432,
1951.)
Section 7.40.160 Loss of identity of merchandise.
Any removal of any goods, wares or merchandise inventoried and described in the original
application form from the place of sale mentioned in such application shall cause such goods to lose their
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identity as the stock of any of the sales defined herein, and the tax collector shall not issue a license for
the conducting of a sale of any such goods, wares or merchandise in such a manner as to identify them to
the street, street name, street numbers, or location referred to in the original application. (Ord. 6472 § 3
(part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 13 Art. 3 § 2452, 1951.)
Section 7.40.170 Separate offenses.
Each sale of goods, wares or merchandise as is not inventoried and described in the original
application shall constitute a separate offense under this title. (Ord. 6472 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch.
13 Art. 2 § 2433, 1951.)
Section 7.40.180 Enforcement and consent to inspection.
Upon commencement and throughout the duration of any sale, as defined in Section 7.40.010, the
licensee shall prominently display the license issued pursuant to this chapter near the entrance to the
premises. The licensee shall cause to be available at all times to the tax collector a duplicate original of
the application and stock list pursuant to which such license was issued, and shall permit the tax collector
to examine all merchandise in the premises for comparison with such stock list. (Ord. 88-0126 § 28,
1988: Ord. 6472 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 13 Art. 3 § 2453, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.42
FUNERAL ESCORTS
Sections:
7.42.010 License requirements -- Funeral escort business.
7.42.020 Application and information supplied to sheriff.
7.42.030 License requirements -- Individual escort employees.
7.42.040 Identification to be carried.
7.42.050 Rank and titles similar to police prohibited.
7.42.060 Uniform and equipment restrictions.
7.42.070 Motorcycles.
7.42.080 Duty to report violations of law.
Section 7.42. 010 License requirements -- Funeral escort business.
Every person in the business of escorting funeral processions who is not a mortuary or funeral home,
and who does not possess a valid, current, unrevoked license for such business issued by a city within
this county, shall first obtain a license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section
7.14.010 of this title. (Ord. 11356 § 1 (part), 1976: Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 9681 § 1 (part),
1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 6 Art. 1 § 1251, 1951.)
Section 7.42.020 Application and information supplied to sheriff.
When an applicant files an application for a license to escort funeral processions, he also shall
supply, in writing, the following information to the sheriff.
A. The name and address of the applicant;
B. If the applicant is a partnership, the name and address of all partners;
C. If the applicant is a corporation, the names and addresses of the corporate officers and manager,
and a certified copy of the resolution authorizing such application;
D. A description of the methods of operation;
E. A statement as to what offenses, if any, any person mentioned in subsections A, B or C of this
section has been convicted of, and the time, place and circumstances thereof;
F. Such other information pertinent to the business as either the board or the sheriff may require.
(Ord. 11356 § 1 (part), 1976: Ord. 9681 § 1 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 6 Art. 1 § 1252, 1951.)
Section 7.42.030 License requirements -- Individual escort employees.
Every individual employed by a mortuary or funeral home or by a person in the business of escorting
funeral processsions, who, as such employee, escorts or aids in escorting funeral processions, and who
does not possess a valid, unrevoked, current license to act as such escort from a city within the county,
shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of
this title under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11356 § 1 (part), 1976: Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord.
9681 § 1 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 6 Art. 1 § 1253, 1951.)
Section 7.42.040 Identification to be carried.
While engaged in his duties as such, a funeral escort shall keep upon his person at all times any
identification card issued to him by the tax collector. (Ord. 92-0132 § 23, 1992: Ord. 11356 § 1 (part),
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1976: Ord. 9749 § 10 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 6 Art. 1 § 1256, 1951.)
Section 7.42.050 Rank and titles similar to police prohibited.
A funeral escort shall not assume or use any rank or title similar to any rank or title used by the
sheriff or by any police department within the county. (Ord. 11356 § 1 (part), 1976: Ord. 9749 § 10
(part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 6 Art. 1 § 1256, 1951.)
Section 7.42.060 Uniform and equipment restrictions.
A funeral escort shall not wear any uniform which is in imitation of, or can be mistaken for, an
official sheriffs uniform or an official police uniform of the police force of any city within the county, or
an official uniform of any state officer, and shall not carry, while engaged in his duties, any firearm,
handcuff, baton or similar police equipment. (Ord. 11356 § 1 (part), 1976: Ord. 9749 § 10 (part), 1969:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 6 Art. 1 § 1254, 1951.)
Section 7.42.070 Motorcycles.
A funeral escort shall not use any motorcycle or similar vehicle in the performance of his duties as
such unless he first obtains a certificate of inspection issued by the California Highway Patrol not more
than 13 months prior thereto certifying that such motorcycle is in good mechanical condition. (Ord. 92-
0132 § 24, 1992: Ord. 11356 § 1 (part), 1976: Ord. 9749 § 10 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 6 Art. 1 §
1258, 1951.)
Section 7.42.080 Duty to report violations of law.
A funeral escort shall not perform official police or investigation activities, but shall immediately
report every violation of law and every unusual occurrence to the nearest sheriff or police department. A
funeral escort shall make a full report of such violation or other occurrence without unnecessary delay to
such sheriff or police department. (Ord. 11356 § 1 (part), 1976: Ord. 9749 § 10 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860
Ch. 6 Art. I § 1257, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.44
GROWTH CENTERS
Sections:
7.44.010 Definitions.
7.44.020 License -- Requirements generally.
7.44.030 License -- Issuance by commission order only.
7.44.040 License -- Public hearing required.
Section 7.44.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
A. "Growth center" means any place where three or more persons not all members of the same family
congregate, assemble or associate for the purpose of exposing their bodies in the nude in the presence of
others or of each other.
This definition does not apply to the occasional congregating, association or assembly of persons in
or on the premises of a private home, if such private home or premises thereof are not customarily used
for such purpose.
B. "In the nude" means completely without clothing or covering, or with partial clothing or covering
but with any pubic area exposed, or with any portion of the crease of the buttocks exposed. (Ord. 10060 §
1 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 20 Art. 1 §§ 3302 and 3303, 1951.)
Section 7.44.020 License -- Requirements generally.
Every person who operates, manages or conducts any growth center shall first procure a license and
pay a license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading.
(Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10060 § 1 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 20 Art. 2 § 3311, 1951.)
Section 7.44.030 License -- Issuance by commission order only.
Except as otherwise provided in this title, a license required by this chapter shall not be issued except
upon the order of the commission. The executive officer of the commission shall give the tax collector
written notice of such order. (Ord. 10060 § 1 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 20 Art. 1 § 3301, 1951.)
Section 7.44.040 License -- Public hearing required.
Except as provided in Section 7.06.260, the commission shall hold a public hearing on every
application for a license required by this chapter, shall give notice of such hearing as required by
Sections 7.10.100, 7.10.110, 7.10.120 and 7.10.130 of this title. (Ord. 10217 § 12, 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch.
20 Art. 2 § 3312, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.46
GUN DEALERS
Sections:
7.46.010
Gun dealer defined.
7.46.020
License -- Required.
7.46.030
License -- Granted subject to specific conditions.
7.46.040
Records and reporting requirement.
7.46.050
Inspection.
7.46.060
Conditions for granting license.
7.46.070
Liability insurance.
7.46.080
Security requirements.
7.46.090
Compliance by existing dealers.
7.46.095
Officers, employees and agents of gun dealers defined.
7.46.100
Penalty.
7.46.110
Severability.
Section 7.46. 010 Gun dealer defined.
"Gun dealer" means any person, firm or corporation who sells or otherwise transfers to the public any
pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, or other firearm, including those persons required by Section 12070(a) of
the California Penal Code to obtain a license under California Penal Code Section. 12071. "Gun dealer"
also includes any person, firm or corporation who purchases, takes in trade or accepts on consignment
from the public any firearm of any type, including, but not limited to pistols, revolvers, rifles and
shotguns. (Ord. 97-0009 § 1, 1997: Ord. 91-0064 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 11282 § 1 (part), 1976: Ord. 5860
Ch. 2 Art. 19 § 760, 1951.)
Section 7.46.020 License -- Required.
Every gun dealer shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in
Section 7.14.0 10 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 91-0064 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 11282
§ 1 (part), 1976: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 19 § 761, 1951.)
Section 7.46.030 License -- Granted subject to specific conditions.
If a license is granted under this chapter, it shall be subject to the conditions set forth in Penal Code
Section 12071, for breach of any of which the license shall be subject to forfeiture. (Ord. 91-0064 § 1
(part), 1991: Ord. 11282 § 1 (part), 1976: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 19 § 762, 1951.)
Section 7.46.040 Records and reporting requirement.
In addition to properly maintaining -all records and documents required by state and federal laws, a
gun dealer, upon purchasing, taking in trade or accepting on consignment from the public any firearm of
any type, shall comply with buy -form requirements as enumerated in Part 7 of Chapter 7.76 of this title,
beginning with Section 7.76.310. A gun dealer shall also be required to report every sale, lease, or other
transfer of a firearm to the sheriff on a form prescribed by the sheriff. (Ord. 97-0009 § 2, 1997: Ord. 91-
0064 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 11282 § 1 (part), 1976: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 19 § 793, 1951.)
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Section 7.46.050 Inspection.
Upon the request of any designated sheriff representative or any peace officer, a gun dealer shall (1)
furnish all records pertaining to the gun dealer's transactions, including, but not limited to, all records
required to be maintained by law, and (2) shall permit an inspection of those portions of the licensed
premises where the firearms and firearm accessories are located. (Ord. 97-0019 § 1, 1997: Ord. 97-0009
§ 3, 1997: Ord. 91-0064 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 11282 § 1 (part), 1976: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 19 § 764,
1951.)
Section 7.46.060 Conditions for granting license.
No license or renewal license shall be issued under this chapter unless, in addition to the
requirements set forth in Section 7.46.030 and Section 7.46.040 above, the gun dealer satisfies each of
the following conditions:
A. The gun dealer, and all officers, employees, and agents of said gun dealer, are at least 21 years of
age;
B. Neither the gun dealer, nor any officer, employee, or agent of said gun dealer, has had a similar
type license previously revoked or denied within the immediately preceding two years;
. C. Neither the gun dealer, nor any officer, employee, or agent of said gun dealer, has been convicted
of:
1. Any offense disqualifying said individual from owning or possessing a firearm under
applicable federal, state, or local laws,
2. Any offense relating to the manufacture, sale, possession, use, or registration of any firearm
or dangerous or deadly weapon,
3. Any offense involving the use of force or violence upon the person of another,
4. Any offense involving theft, fraud, dishonesty, or deceit,
5. Any offense involving the manufacture, sale, possession, or use of any controlled substance
as defined by the California Health and Safety Code, as said definition now reads or may hereafter be
amended to read;
D. The gun dealer has a fixed place of business where all licensed activities will be conducted as
required by Section 7.04.060 of this code. The storing of all firearms and munitions shall occur at said
fixed place of business. Under no circumstance may the address of the fixed place of business be either a
United States Post Office box or a private commercial mailbox. The gun dealer shall provide evidence as
owner, lessee or other legal occupant of said fixed place of business. The license shall specify the Post
Office address of said fixed place of business;
E. The gun dealer's fixed place of business shall not be located in any area or district that is zoned
for residential use;
F. The gun dealer has agreed to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the county of Los Angeles, its
officers, agents and employees, from claims arising from the negligent or intentional acts of said gun
dealer;
G. In connection with every firearm sold, leased, or otherwise transferred by a gun dealer, said gun
dealer must also sell or otherwise provide a trigger lock or similar device reviewed and approved by the
sheriff that is designed to prevent the unintentional discharge of the firearm;
H. The gun dealer has obtained a policy of insurance as provided in Section 7.46.070 below; and
1. The gun dealer has complied with the security requirements as provided in Section 7.46.080
below. (Ord. 97-0009 § 4, 1997.)
Section 7.46.070 Liability insurance.
A. No license or renewal license shall be issued under this chapter unless the gun dealer carries and
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maintains in full force and effect a policy of insurance, as described in this subsection, in a form
approved by the county of Los Angeles and executed by an insurance company admitted to do business
in the state of California. This policy of insurance shall insure the gun dealer against liability for damage
to property and for injury to or death of any person as a result of the sale, lease, or transfer, or the
offering for sale, lease, or transfer, of a 'firearm. The minimum liability limits shall not be less than
$1,000,000.00 for each incident of damage to property or incident of injury or death to a person. The
policy shall name the county of Los Angeles as an additional insured.
B. The policy of insurance shall contain an endorsement providing that said policy shall not be
canceled until notice in writing has been given to the office of the treasurer and tax collector at least 30
days prior to the time the cancellation becomes effective.
C. If at any time the gun dealer's policy of insurance expires, said gun dealer's license under this
chapter will automatically be suspended pursuant to Section 7.08.240 and Section 7.08.250 of this code.
(Ord. 97-0009 § 5, 1997.)
Section 7.46.080 Security requirements.
A. No license or renewal license shall be issued under this chapter unless the gun dealer adheres to
security measures as required by the sheriff. These security measures shall include, but not be limited to,
the following:
1. The provision of adequate lighting, secure locks, windows, and doors, and fire and theft
alarms, as each such item is specified and approved by both the sheriff and the fire department; and
2. The storing of all firearms and munitions on the premises out of reach of customers in
secure, locked facilities, so that access to firearms and munitions shall be controlled by the gun dealer or
employees of the gun dealer to the exclusion of all others.
B. Upon written request by the gun dealer, the sheriff may approve alternative security measures
which he/she determines will provide equivalent or superior security to the premises as the measures
required under subsection A above. (Ord. 97-0009 § 6, 1997.)
Section 7.46.090 Compliance. by existing dealers.
Any gun dealer licensed to engage in the sale of firearms prior to the effective date* of the
amendments to this chapter shall within 90 days after said effective date comply with the provisions of
these amendments. (Ord. 97-0009 § 7, 1997.)
*Editor's note: Amendments to this chapter, enacted by Ord. 97-0009, are effective April 18, 1997
Section 7.46.095 Officers, employees and agents of gun dealers defined.
Any reference in this chapter to an officer, employee or agent of a gun dealer shall apply only to
those persons who directly participate in firearm sale transactions. (Ord. 97-0019 § 2, 1997.)
Section 7.46.100 Penalty.
Any gun dealer violating the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a. misdemeanor, punishable by a
fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or imprisonment for a term not to exceed six months, or both. This penalty
is in addition to all other penalties provided by law, and to the immediate revocation of the gun dealer's
license granted under this chapter. (Ord. 97-0009 § 8, 1997.)
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Section 7.46. 110 Severability.
If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held
invalid, the remainder of the chapter, and the application of such provision to other persons or
circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. 97-0009 § 9, 1997.)
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Chapter 7.47
HEALTH CLUBS
Sections:
7.47.010
Health club defined -- Exceptions.
7.47.020
License required -- Exceptions.
7.47.030
Hearing on license application.
7.47.040
Facilities -- Prerequisite to license issuance.
7.47.050
Sign at main entrance.
7.47.060
Bathing, dressing and toilet facilities.
7.47.070
Water and towels.
7.47.080
Operation.
7.47.090
Liability insurance.
7.47.100
Inspection authorized when.
7.47.110
Equipment maintenance.
7.47.120
Maintenance of facilities.
Section 7.47.010 Health club defined -- Exceptions.
A. As used in this chapter, a "health club" means any place which has therein a swimming pool,
soaking facility such as a spa, tub or any other device in which a person can soak, a steamroom, a sauna
or bathing place, including shower baths.
B. A "health club," as defined in this chapter, does not include:
1. A private residence, condominium, townhouse, trailer park, or apartment complex;
2. A place where any treatment is administered in the course of the practice of any healing art or
profession under the provisions of the Business and Professions Code or any other statute of the state of
California; or
3. A place of employment where bathing facilities for the use of employees are required by law.
(Ord. 12230 § 3 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 20 §§ 771 and 772, 1951.)
Section 7.47.020 License required -- Exceptions.
Every person conducting a health club shall first procure a license, and for each of such places pay an
annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title. This requirement does not
apply to any location licensed as a massage parlor. (Ord. 12230 § 3 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 20
§ 773, 1951.)
Section 7.47.030 Hearing on license application.
Except as provided in Section 7.06.260, the business license commission shall hold a public hearing
on every application for a license required by this chapter, and shall give notice of such hearing as
required by Sections 7.10.100, 7.10.110, 7.10.120 and 7.10.130. (Ord. 12230 § 3 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860
Ch. 2 Art. 20 § 775, 1951.)
Section 7.47.040 Facilities -- Prerequisite to license issuance.
A license shall not be issued pursuant to this chapter unless an inspection reveals that the
establishment complies with each of the following minimum requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 12230 §
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3 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 20 § 774, 1951.)
Section 7.47.050 Sign at main entrance.
A recognizable and readable sign shall be posted at the main entrance identifying the establishment.
Such sign shall comply with all requirements of all county ordinances. (Ord 12230 § 3 (part), 1980: Ord.
5860 Ch. 2 Art 20 § 774.1, 1951.)
Section 7.47.060 Bathing, dressing and toilet facilities.
Adequate bathing, dressing, locker and toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons. A minimum of
one dressing room, containing a separate locker for each patron to be served, which locker shall be
capable of being locked, as well as a minimum of one toilet and one washbasin shall be provided;
provided, however, that if male and female patrons are to be served simultaneously at the establishment,
separate dressing and separate toilet facilities shall be provided for male and for female patrons. (Ord.
12230 § 3 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 20 § 774.3, 1951.)
Section 7.47.070 Water and towels.
A. Hot and cold running water shall be provided at all times.
B. Separate closed cabinets shall be provided for the storage of clean and soiled towels, and shall the
plainly marked: "Clean Towels," "Soiled Towels." (Ord. 12230 § 3 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 20
§ 774.2, 1951.)
Section 7.47.080 Operation.
Every establishment for which this chapter requires a license shall be maintained and operated in
conformity with the following sections. (Ord. 12230 § 3 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 20 § 776,
1951.)
Section 7.47.090 Liability insurance.
The operator of a health club shall procure and at all times maintain in full force and effect a policy
of liability insurance for insuring him against liability, arising from personal injury with limits of not less
than:
A. $300,000.00 for any one occurrence;
B. $100,000.00 for any one person, per occurrence. (Ord. 12230 § 3 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2
Art. 20 § 778, 1951.)
Section 7.47.100 Inspection authorized when.
Los Angeles County sheriffs deputies, the tax collector, health inspectors, fire department inspectors
and building and safety inspectors shall be permitted by every licensee to enter free of charge any
establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter for the purpose of inspection. (Ord. 92-0132 § 25, 1992:
Ord. 12230 § 3 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 20 § 777, 1951.)
Section 7.47.110 Equipment maintenance.
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All equipment must be maintained in a good state of repair. (Ord. 12230 § 3 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860
Ch. 2 Art. 20 § 779, 1951.)
Section 7.47.120 Maintenance of facilities.
A. All walls, ceilings, floors, pools, showers, bathtubs, steamrooms, and all other physical facilities
for the establishment, shall be in good repair and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
B. Clean and sanitary towels shall be provided for each patron of the establishment. No common use
of towels or linens shall be permitted. (Ord. 12230 § 3 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 20 § 776.1,
1951.)
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Chapter 7.48
HOG RANCHES
Sections:
7.48.010
License -- Required.
7.48.020
Investigation by county veterinarian.
7.48.030
License -- Issuance prerequisites.
7.48.040
License -- Denial -- Notice to applicant.
7.48.050
Premises construction requirements.
Section 7.48. 010 License -- Required.
Every person who conducts, operates or maintains a place for the feeding of garbage to hogs or to
other livestock, or a place for the feeding of over 100 hogs, regardless of what is fed to the hogs, shall
first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this
title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 §
6 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 8 § 561, 1951.)
Section 7.48.020 Investigation by county veterinarian.
The county veterinarian shall make an investigation to determine whether or not the location is
satisfactory for the hogs or other livestock, the applicant is a fit person to conduct such place, and the
provisions of this Ordinance 5860 and all other ordinances, statutes, rules and regulations applicable to
the construction and maintenance and the feeding, keeping and caring of animals can be complied with.
(Ord. 8965 § 1 (part), 1965; Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 8 § 562, 1951.)
Section 7.48.030 License -- Issuance prerequisites.
The county veterinarian shall instruct the tax collector to issue such license only it he finds that the
laws and ordinances of the county and the rules and regulations of the county veterinarian affecting the
location, construction, equipment and maintenance of establishments for feeding hogs are being or can be
complied with, and that the operation of such establishment will comport with the public peace, health
and safety. (Ord. 8965 § 1 (part). 1965; Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 8 § 563, 1951.)
Section 7.48.040 License -- Denial -- Notice to applicant.
Otherwise, the county veterinarian shall notify the tax collector to inform the applicant, as provided
in Section 7.06.090 and Chapter 7.08 of this title, that the license will be denied unless the applicant
requests a hearing. (Ord. 8965 § 1 (part), 1965; Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 8 § 564, 1951.)
Section 7.48.050 Premises construction requirements.
Any person who receives a license to feed hogs or other livestock as required by this chapter shall
submit all plans for the location, construction, improvement, remodeling and installing of garbage
feeding floors, water troughs, wash racks, retaining vats, food, bone, refuse platforms, etc., to the county
veterinarian for approval before construction thereon is commenced. All such construction work shall
conform with the requirements specified in any ordinance and the rules and regulations of the county
veterinarian, and shall be installed under his supervision. (Ord. 8965 § I (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2
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Art. 8 § 565, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.50
HOUSING
Sections:
7.50.010 Boarding house -- Defined.
7.50.020 Boarding house -- License requirements.
7.50.030 Apartment houses.
7.50.040 Motels.
Section 7.50.010 Boarding house -- Defined.
As used in this chapter, "boarding house" means a lodging house or other building or structure
maintained, advertised or held out to the public as a place where sleeping or rooming accommodations
are furnished to the whole or any part of the public, whether with or without meals. Such places which
provide sleeping and living accommodations to five or more persons unrelated to the operator, which are
not otherwise licensed under this title as an apartment house, hotel or motel, shall be required to obtain a
license as a boarding house. (Ord. 8073 § 7, 1961: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 9 § 570, 1951.)
Section 7.50.020 Boarding house -- License requirements.
Every person conducting a boarding house who does not have a license issued pursuant to Section
7.72.020 shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section
7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975; Ord. 8608 § 1 (part),
1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 9 § 571, 1951.)
Section 7.50.030 Apartment houses.
A. In addition to any other license or permit which may be required by this Title 7, or by any other
ordinance, every person conducting a hotel, apartment house, or other building housing five or more
families, except a motel, shall first procure a license, and for such license shall pay an annual license fee
in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title under the appropriate heading.
B. A license for a second or later year shall be deemed a renewal even if, by reason of alterations or
additions, the number of families which can be housed is decreased or increased. (Ord. 92-0132 § 26,
1992: Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975; Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 8073 § 8, 1961: Ord. 7462 § 15
(part), 1959: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 6586 § 5 (part), 1954: Ord. 6064 § 1, 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch.
2 Art. 9 § 572, 1951.)
Section 7.50.040 Motels.
Every person engaged in the business of maintaining or conducting a motel shall first procure a
license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the
appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957:
Ord. 6586 § 5 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 9 § 573, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.52
IDENTIFICATION CARD PREPARATION
Sections:
7.52.010 Compliance with chapter provisions.
7.52.020 License -- Required.
7.52.030 Verification of age by customers.
7.52.040 Records designated --Delivery to tax collector when.
7.52.050 Records --Availability for inspection and copying.
7.52.060 Restrictions on use of card.
7.52.070 Acts constituting misdemeanors designated.
Section 7.52.010 Compliance with chapter provisions.
A person shall not prepare, make, process or otherwise fabricate for the general public, either with or
without compensation therefor, any card which may be used to establish the identity of the holder thereof
without complying with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 6586 § 6 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art.
10 § 581, 1951.)
Section 7.52.020 . License -- Required.
Every person who prepares, makes, processes or fabricates for the general public, with or without
compensation, any card which contains such information thereon as may be used to establish the identity
of the holder thereof shall first procure a license therefor and pay an annual license fee in the amount set
forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord.
8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 6586 § 6 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 10 § 583, 1951.)
Section 7.52.030 Verification of age by customers.
A licensee, before making any identification card, shall require that the person applying for such an
identification card shall first exhibit a certified copy of his birth certificate or court order establishing
fact of birth. (Ord. 6586 § 6 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 10 § 586, 1951.)
Section 7.52.040 Records designated --Delivery to tax collector when.
Each licensee under this title shall keep a photographic or duplicate copy of each and every
identification card prepared, made, proceessed or issued to him, together with the photograph, negative
or positive print of the bust picture of the person who applied for the identification card if such picture is
part of the identification card. The licensee shall keep such photographic or duplicate copies and
negatives as long as he is in business. If the licensee fails to renew his license or goes out of business, he
shall deliver to the tax collector all photographs, copies, negatives and records which he is required to
keep. (Ord. 92-0132 § 27, 1992: Ord. 6586 § 6 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 10 § 584, 1951.)
Section 7.52.050 Records --Availability for inspection and copying.
All photographs, copies, negatives and records required by this chapter to be kept by the licensee
shall be available for examination, inspection or copying by the sheriff, tax collector, or by any other
peace officer during all business hours. The licensee shall not, and any person employed by the licensee
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shall not, deny access to any record required to be kept by this chapter to the tax collector or the sheriff
or any other peace officer. (Ord. 92-0132 § 28, 1992: Ord. 6586 § 6 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 10
§ 585, 1951.)
Section 7.52.060 Restrictions on use of card.
A person shall not use any identification card unless it correctly identifies him. A person shall not
impersonate another by the means of the use of an identification card or other written material. (Ord.
6586 § 6 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 10 § 582, 1951.)
Section 7.52.070 Acts constituting misdemeanors designated.
Every person is guilty of a misdemeanor who:
A. Violates any provision of this chapter;
B. Misuses any identification card;
C. Mutilates or alters any numbers or any marks on an identification card;
D. Prepares, makes, processes or fabricates an identification card that does not truly identify the
applicant for an identification card;
E. Permits anyone to make any unlawful use of any identification card. (Ord. 6586 § 6 (part), 1954:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 10 § 587, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.54
MASSAGE
Sections:
7.54.009PART Part 1. Massage Parlors
7.54.010
Definitions.
7.54.020
License -- Required.
7.54.030
Employee reporting requirement.
7.54.040
Exceptions to chapter applicability.
7.54.050
License -- Hearing on application.
7.54.060
Employment of unlicensed massage technicians prohibited.
7.54.070
Facilities prerequisite to license issuance.
7.54.080
Site requirements.
7.54.090
Signs.
7.54.100
Building code requirements.
7.54.110
Cleanliness.
7.54.120
Separate rooms for customers required when.
7.54.130
Bathing, dressing and toilet facilities.
7.54.140
Washbasins for employees.
7.54.150
Operation requirements generally.
7.54.160
Hours of operation.
7.54.170
Recording of activities prohibited.
7.54.180
Maintenance of premises and equipment.
7.54.190
Persons using alcohol or drugs prohibited.
7.54.199PART Part 2. Massage Technicians
7.54.200
Massage technician defined.
7.54.210
License -- Required.
7.54.220
Exceptions to Part 2 applicability.
7.54.230
License -- Information required in application.
7.54.240
License -- Applicant qualifications -- Verification.
7.54.250
License -- Limitations.
7.54.260
Clothing -- Required.
7.54.270
Issued identification -- Required.
7.54.280
Manager -- Required.
7.54.290
License -- Revocation.
Section 7.54.009PART Part 1. Massage Parlors
Section 7.54.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
"Massage parlor" means any premises where "massage" or "massage services" are given.
"Massage" and "massage services" mean and shall include any method of pressure on or friction against,
or stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping, pounding, manipulation, or stimulating the external parts of the
body, with or without the aid of any mechanical or electrical apparatus or applicances, with or without
supplementary aids such as rubbing alcohol, liniments, antiseptics, oils, powder, creams, lotions,
ointments, or other similar preparations.
"Massage" and "massage services" shall further include any bath, facial massage, fomentations, massage,
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electric or magnetic treatment, acupressure, shiatsu, alcohol rubs, and Russian, Swedish or Turkish baths.
(Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991.)
Section 7.54.020 License -- Required.
Every person conducting or managing a massage parlor, or any other place where facial massages,
fomentations, massage, electric or magnetic treatment, acupressure, shiatsu, alcohol rubs, Russian,
Swedish or Turkish baths are administered or given, or any school of massage which performs any such
activity for any member of the public for any form of consideration or gratuity, shall first procure a
license and for each of such places pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010
of this title, under the appropriate heading. This requirement does not apply to any location licensed as a
health club, provided only one massage table is used at such location and provided such use is incidental
to the operation of the health club. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 12230 § 2, 1980: Ord. 11209 § 1
(part), 1975: Ord. 10775 § 1, 1973: Ord. 9749 § 9 (part), 1969: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 5860 Ch.
2 Art. 11 § 591, 1951.)
Section 7.54.030 Employee reporting requirement.
The holder of a license required by Section 7.54.020 shall notify the treasurer and tax collector in
writing, of the name and address of each person employed as an acupressurist, masseuse, or massage
technician as defined in Section 7.54.200 within five business days of that person being employed. (Ord.
91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991.)
Section 7.54.040 Exceptions to chapter applicability.
This Part 1 does not apply to any treatment administered in good faith in the course of the practice of
any healing art personally by any person licensed to practice any such art or profession under the
provisions of the Business and Professions Code of the state of California or any other statute of this
state. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 10233 § 4, 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 11 § 593, 1951.)
Section 7.54.050 License -- Hearing on application.
Except as provided in Section 7.06.260, the business license commission shall hold a public hearing
on every application for a license required by this Part 1, and shall give notice of such hearing as required
by Sections 7.10.100, 7.10.110, 7.10.120 and 7.10.130 of this title. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord.
10233 § 2, 1971: Ord. 9714 § 12, 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 11 § 591.8, 1951.)
Section 7.54.060 Employment of unlicensed massage technicians prohibited.
A licensee or person required by this Part 1 to obtain a license shall not hire or employ a massage
technician unless such massage technician possesses a valid, subsisting license required by Part 2 of this
chapter. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 10336 § 4, 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 11 § 592.2, 1951.)
Section 7.54.070 Facilities prerequisite to license issuance.
A license shall not be issued pursuant to this Part 1 unless an inspection reveals that the
establishment complies with each of the following minimum requirements of this Part 1. (Ord. 91-0079 §
1 (part), 1991: Ord. 10233 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 11 § 591.1, 1951.)
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Section 7.54.080 Site requirements.
No massage or massage services shall be given in a business or premises licensed pursuant to this
chapter, or in an establishment providing acupressure, shiatsu, skin care, body wrap or the like within any
cubicle, room, booth, or other area which is fitted with a door capable of being locked. The premises'
exterior doors and the doors separating the waiting or reception area from the remainder of the premises
shall remain unlocked during business hours (including electric locking devices). (Ord. 91-0079 § 1
(part), 1991.)
Section 7.54.090 Signs.
A recognizable and readable sign shall be posted at the main entrance, identifying the establishment.
Such sign shall comply with all requirements of all county ordinances. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991:
Ord. 10233 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch'. 2 Art. 11 § 591.2, 1951.)
Section 7.54.100 Building code requirements.
A. Minimum lighting shall be provided in accordance with the building code, and, in addition, at
least one artificial light of not less than 40 watts shall be provided in each enclosed room or booth where
massage services are being performed on a patron.
B. Minimum ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the building code. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1
(part), 1991: Ord. 10233 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 11 § 591.3, 1951.)
Section 7.54.110 Cleanliness.
A. Adequate equipment for disinfecting and sterilizing instruments used in performing the acts of
massage shall be provided.
B. Hot and cold running water shall be provided at all times.
C. Separate closed cabinets shall be provided for the storage of clean and soiled linen, and shall be
plainly marked: "Clean Linen," "Soiled Linen."
D. All walls, ceilings, floors, pools, showers, bathtubs; steamrooms, and all other physical facilities,
shall be in good repair. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 10233 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art.
11 § 591.4, 1951.)
Section 7.54.120 Separate rooms for customers required when.
In any establishment in which massage services are rendered only to members of the same sex at any
one time, such persons of the same sex may be placed in a single separate room; or the operators of the
massage establishment may elect to place such persons of the same sex in separate enclosed rooms or
booths having adequate ventilation to an area outside said room or booth while massage services are
being performed. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 10233 § 3 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 1 1 §
591.5, 1951.)
Section 7.54.130 Bathing, dressing and toilet facilities.
Adequate bathing, dressing, locker and toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons. A minimum of
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locker shall be capable of being locked, as well as a minimum of one toilet and one washbasin, shall be
provided in every massage establishment; provided, however, that if male and female patrons are to be
served simultaneously at the establishment, separate bathing, a separate massage room or rooms, separate
dressing and separate toilet facilities shall be provided for male and female patrons. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1
(part), 1991: Ord. 10233 § 3 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 11 § 591.6, 1951.)
Section 7.54.140 Washbasins for employees.
A minimum of one separate washbasin shall be provided in each massage establishment for the use
of employees of any such establishment, which basin shall provide soap or detergent and hot and cold
running water at all times, and shall be located within or as close as practicable to the area devoted to the
performing of massage services. In addition, there shall be provided at each washbasin sanitary towels
placed in permanently installed dispensers. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 10233 § 3 (part), 1971:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 11 § 591.7, 1951.)
Section 7.54.150 Operation requirements generally.
Every establishment for which this Part 1 requires a license shall be maintained and operated in
conformity with the following sections. (Ord. 91-0079 § l (part), 1991: Ord. 10233 § 3 (part), 1971: Ord.
5860 Ch. 2 Art. 11 § 591.9, 1951.)
Section 7.54.160 Hours of operation.
The licensee shall not conduct or operate a massage parlor between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 7:00
a.m. of any day, and shall exclude all customers, patrons and visitors therefrom between those hours.
(Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 12145 § 1, 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 1 l § 592.3, 1951.)
Section 7.54.170 Recording of activities prohibited.
No building or part thereof where massage or massage services are being conducted shall be
equipped with any electronic, mechanical or artificial device used, or capable of being used, for
recording or videotaping, for monitoring the activities, conversation, or other sounds in the treatment
room or room used by customers. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991.)
Section 7.54.180 Maintenance of premises and equipment.
A. All walls, ceilings, floors, pools, showers, bathtubs, steamrooms and all other physical facilities
for the establishment shall be in good repair and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
B. Wet and dry heat rooms, steam or vapor rooms, or steam or vapor cabinets, shower compartments
and toilet rooms shall be thoroughly cleaned each day the business is in operation. Bathtubs shall be
thoroughly cleaned after each use.
C. Clean and sanitary towels and linens shall be provided for each patron of the establishment or
each patron receiving massage services. No common use of towels or linens shall be permitted.
D. Standard or portable massage tables shall be used with a durable, washable plastic or other
waterproof material as a covering. Foam pads more than four inches thick or more than four feet wide
may not be used. Beds, mattresses and water beds may not be used in the administration of a massage.
(Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 10233 § 3 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 11 § 592.1, 1951.)
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Section 7.54.190 Persons using alcohol or drugs prohibited.
A person shall not enter, be or remain in any part of a massage parlor or premises licensed as such
while in the possession of, consuming or using any alcoholic beverage or drugs. The licensee, manager,
and every supervising employee, shall not permit any such person to enter or remain upon such premises.
(Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 10545 § 3, 1972: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 11 § 592, 1951.)
Section 7.54.199PART Part 2. Massage Technicians
Section 7.54.200 Massage technician defined.
A. As used in Part 1 and Part 2 of this chapter, "massage technician" means any persons, male or
female who administer to any person, for any form of consideration or gratuity, a "massage" or "massage
services" as defined in Section 7.54.010 of this chapter. A "massage technician includes a student at a
school of massage who administers a massage or massage services to any person who pays for or gives a
gratuity for such, whether the payment or gratuity is to such student or to the school.
B. As used in this Part 2 "recognized school" means any school or institution of learning, which
school or institution of learning has been approved pursuant to Section 29025 of the Education Code of
the state of California, and which has for its purpose the teaching of the theory, method, profession,
practice or work of a massage technician. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 85-0131 § 1, 1985: Ord.
11126 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10775 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10233 § 5 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art
11.5, § 595, 1951.)
Section 7.54.210 License -- Required.
Every massage technician shall first procure a license and pay a license fee in the amount set forth in
Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 11209
§ 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10233 § 5 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 1 l .5 § 595, 1951.)
Section 7.54.220 Exceptions to Part 2 applicability.
This Part 2 does not apply to any treatment administered in good faith in the course of the practice of
any healing art personally by any person licensed to practice any such art or profession under the
provisions of the Business and Professions Code of the state of California or any other statute of this
state. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 10233 § 3 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 11.5 § 599,
1951.)
Section 7.54.230 License -- Information required in application.
In addition to the requirements of Section 7.06.020, an application for a license required by this Part
2 also shall show:
A. The two previous addresses, if any, immediately prior to the present address of the applicant;
B. Written statements of at least five persons that the applicant is of good moral character;
C. Written proof that the applicant is over the age of 18 years;
D. Applicant's height, weight, color of eyes and hair;
E. Two portrait photographs at least two inches by two inches;
F. Business, occupation or employment of the applicant for the three years immediately preceding the
date of the application;
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G. The license history of the applicant; whether the applicant has had a license for any business or
similar activity issued by this or any other county, by any city, or by the state revoked or suspended, the
reason therefor, and the business activity or occupation subsequent to such action of suspension or
revocation;
H. All convictions, except for minor traffic violations, and the reasons therefor;
I. A certificate from a medical doctor stating that the applicant has, within 30 days immediately prior
thereto, been examined and found to be free of any contagious or communicable disease;
J. Such other identification and information necessary to discover the truth of the matters
hereinabove specified as required to be set forth in the application;
K. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to deny the sheriff the right to take fingerprints and
additional photographs of the applicant, nor shall anything contained herein be construed to deny the
right of the sheriff to confirm the height and weight of the applicant. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), .1991: Ord.
11126 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10233 § 5 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 1 l .5 § 596, 1951.)
Section 7.54.240 License -- Applicant qualifications -- Verification.
A. The applicant shall:
1. Furnish with his application a diploma or certificate of graduation from a recognized school
wherein the method, profession and work of a massage technician is taught; or
2. Furnish with his application a diploma or certificate from a school outside of the state of
California which substantially complies with the educational requirements of Section 29025 of the
Education Code of this state; or
3. Have had not less than five years' experience as a practicing massage technician and furnish
proof thereof.
B. Any department which has as one of its duties the investigation of this licensed activity or
enforcement of this title shall have the right to verify for authenticity the information supplied pursuant
to this section. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 11126 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10233 § 5 (part), 1971:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 11.5 § 597, 1951.)
Section 7.54.250 License -- Limitations.
No massage technician licensed pursuant to this chapter may perform any massage or massage
services in any location other than that location specified on the license. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991.)
Section 7.54.260 Clothing -- Required.
No massage or massage services may be administered unless the patron wears clothing which covers
the patron's genitals, and if the patron is female, the breasts. The massage technician shall at all times
while on the premises of the establishment, be clean, and wear nontransparent outer garments covering
the body from knee to neck. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991.)
Section 7.54.270 Issued identification -- Required.
All massage technicians must wear a picture I.D. issued by the treasurer and tax collector while
working in a massage parlor. (Ord. 91-0079 § I (part), 1991.)
Section 7.54.280 Manager -- Required.
All establishments licensed under this section shall at all times the establishment is open have a
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responsible person licensed under Section 7.54.210 acting as manager on the premises. The manager
must be familiar with the requirements of this chapter and be capable of communicating the provisions of
this chapter to employees and patrons of the establishment. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991.)
Section 7.54.290 License -- Revocation.
The business license commission shall revoke any license issued pursuant to Part 1 and Part 2 of this
chapter upon receiving satisfactory evidence that either:
A. The licensee has been convicted of or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to any violation
of Penal Code Section 647(b), 266(h), 266(1), 315, or 316; or
B. The licensee has violated any provision of Chapter 7.54 of the county code on two separate
occasions within a 12 -month period.
Whenever a license has been revoked, the former licensee, whether a person, partnership, or corporation,
shall not be granted a new license for a period of one year from the date of revocation. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1
(part), 1991.)
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Chapter 7.55
MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
Sections:
7.55.009P Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
7.55.010 Definitions.
7.55.020 License Required.
7.55.028P Part 2 LICENSING PROCEDURES
7.55.029A Article 1 MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
7.55.030 Severability.
7.55.040 Licensing -- Hearing on application required.
7.55.050 Prerequisites to issuance of license.
7.55.060 License nontransferable.
7.55.069A Article 2 MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY MANAGERS
7.55.070 License -- Requirements for posting.
7.55.080 Manager' s license -- Information required on application.
7.55.090 License nontransferable.
7.55.099A Article 3 LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED
7.55.100 License -- Requirements for posting.
7.55.110 Liability Insurance -- Requirements, for medical marijuana dispensary license.
7.55.119A Article 4 LICENSE REVOCATION
7.55.120 License -- Permitted revocation.
7.55.130 License -- Mandatory revocation.
7.55.140 Restrictions on licensing after revocation.
7.55.159 P Part 3 OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
7.55.160 Operation requirements generally.
7.55.170 Medical marijuana dispensary activity permitted only at medical marijuana
dispensary establishment.
7.55.180 Hours of operation.
7.55.190 Signs required.
7.55.200 Alcohol prohibited.
7.55.210 Minors.
7.55.220 Manager required on premises.
7.55.230 Interfering with enforcement activities prohibited.
7.55.240 Graffiti removal.
7.55.250 Edibles.
7.55.260 On-site consumption.
7.55.270 Devices for inhalation.
7.55.280 Cultivation and cuttings.
7.55.290 Loitering.
7.55.300 Security.
7.55.310 Compliance with other requirements.
7.55.320 Release of the County from liability.
7.55.330 County indemnification.
7.55.340 Liability for operation.
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Section 7.55.009P Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 7.55.010 Definitions.
A. For the purposes of this chapter, the words and phrases set forth are defined and shall be
construed as hereafter set out, unless it is apparent from the context than any such word or phrase has a
different meaning.
B. Whenever any word or phrase used in this chapter is not defined herein but is defined in state law
or regulation or in another section of the Los Angeles County Code, the definition set forth in such state
law or regulation or such other section of the Los Angeles County Code is incorporated in this chapter as
though set forth herein in full, and shall apply to such word and phrase used by not defined herein.
C. "County" means the County of Los Angeles.
D. "Existing owner" means an owner of a medical marijuana dispensary operating on the effective
date of this ordinance.
E. "Manager" means the owner or other person designated by the owner to be the owner' s on-site
representative in a medical marijuana dispensary, who shall comply with the provisions set forth in
Article I of this chapter.
F. "Medical marijuana dispensary" means any facility or location as defined in section 22.08.130 M
of this code.
G. "Owner" or "operator" means the person, persons or legal entity having legal ownership of a
business operating as a medical marijuana dispensary. Any reference in this chapter to "owning" means
having existing owner status. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.020 License Required.
A. Except as provided in B, below, every medical marijuana dispensary shall have a license
provided for in Part 2 of this chapter. No person shall own or operate any medical marijuana dispensary
at any location until a license has been procured pursuant to Part 2 of this chapter, and payment of an
annual fee has been made therefore in accordance with section 7.14.010; under the appropriate heading.
B. Every existing owner of a medical marijuana dispensary shall comply with the licensing
requirements of A, above, within 12 months of the effective date of this ordinance.
C. Every person employed as a manager of a medical marijuana dispensary shall first procure a
license provided for in this chapter and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in section
7.14.010, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.028P Part 2 LICENSING PROCEDURES
Section 7.55.029A Article 1 MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
Section 7.55.030 Severability.
If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held
invalid, the remainder of the chapter or the application of such provision to other persons or
circumstances shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
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Section 7.55.040 Licensing -- Hearing on application required.
The business license commission shall hold a public hearing on every application for a license
required by section 7.55.020 A or B and shall give notice of such hearing as required by sections
7.10.100, 7.10.110, 7.10.120 and 7.10.130. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.050 Prerequisites to issuance of license.
A. A license shall not be granted or issued pursuant to this article unless the application has
obtained a conditional use permit, if one is required, by Title 22 of the code.
B. Each application form shall include a warning and disclaimer that shall include the following:
1. A warning that dispensary operators, managers and their employees may be subject to
prosecution under federal law; and
2. A disclaimer that the county will not accept any legal responsibility or liability in connection
with any approval of any license application and/or subsequent operation of any dispensary. (Ord. 2006-
0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.060 License nontransferable.
Any license issued pursuant to this article shall be valid only for the medical marijuana dispensary
which is the subject of the license and is not transferable to any other owner or location. (Ord. 2006-0036
§ 3 -(part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.069A Article 2 MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY MANAGERS
Section 7.55.070 License -- Requirements for posting.
Any license issued pursuant to this article must be posted and exhibited at all times in an area that is
visible to the public and clients of any medical marijuana dispensary. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.080 Manager's license -- Information required on application.
In addition to the requirements of section 7.06.020, an applicant for licensing as a manager of a
medical marijuana dispensary shall also show:
A. All residential addresses for the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of application;
B. The name and address of the medical marijuana dispensary where the applicant intends to be
employed and written proof of an offer of such employment;
C. Written statements of reference from at least three persons who have known the applicant for at
least one year;
D. Written proof that the applicant is over the age of 18 years;
E. Applicant' s height, weight and color of eyes and hair;
F. Two portrait photographs at least two inches by two inches taken within 60 days of the date of
the application;
G. Business, occupation or employment history of the applicant for the five (5) years immediately
preceding the date of the application;
H. The license history of the applicant, including but not limited to whether the applicant has had a
license for any business or similar activity by this or any other county, by any city, or by the state
revoked or suspended, and, if so, the reason or reasons therefor, and the business activity or occupation
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subsequent to such action or suspension or revocation;
I. All convictions, except for minor traffic violations, and the reasons therefor;
J. Such other identification and information determined necessary to discover the truth of the
matters hereinabove specified as required to be set forth in the application; and
K. Each application form shall include a warning and disclaimer that shall include the following:
1. A warning that dispensary operators, managers and their employees may be subject to
prosecution under federal law; and
2. A disclaimer that the county will not accept any legal responsibility or liability in connection
with any approval of any license application and/or subsequent operation of any dispensary.
Each applicant acknowledges that the sheriff has the right to take fingerprints and additional
photographs of the applicant and to confirm the height or weight of the applicant. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3
(part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.090 License nontransferable.
Any license issued pursuant to this article shall be valid only for use by the manager at the medical
marijuana dispensary which is identified as the employer of the applicant and is not transferable to any
other manager or for use at any other medical marijuana dispensary. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.099A Article 3 LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED
Section 7.55.100 License -- Requirements for posting.
Any license issued pursuant to this article must be posted and exhibited at all times in an area that is
visible to the public and clients of any medical marijuana dispensary. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.110 Liability Insurance -- Requirements for medical marijuana
dispensary license.
A. No license shall be issued or renewed under article 1 of this part unless the licensee carries and
maintains in full force and effect a policy of insurance which meets or exceeds the requirements of this
section, in a form approved by the County of Los Angeles and executed by a licensed insurance broker or
agent. The policy of insurance shall insure the license against liability for damage to property and for
injury to or death of any person as a result of activities conducted or occurring at the medical marijuana
dispensary. The minimum liability limits shall not be less than $1,000,000 for each incident of damage to
property or incident of injury to or death of a person, with a general aggregate limit of not less than
$2,000,000. The policy shall name the County of Los Angeles as an additional insured.
B. The policy of insurance shall contain an endorsement providing that said policy shall not be
canceled until notice in writing has been given to the office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector at least 30
days prior to the time the cancellation becomes effective.
C. If at any time the licensee' s policy of insurance expires or is canceled, the license issued or
renewed pursuant to Article 1 of this part will automatically be suspended, or revoked, pursuant to
sections 7.08.240 and 7.08.250 of this code. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.119A Article 4 LICENSE REVOCATION
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Section 7.55.120 License -- Permitted revocation.
The business license commission may revoke any license issued pursuant to this chapter upon a
finding, based on a preponderance of the evidence, under the provisions of this title, that the licensee has
violated any provision of Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.130 License -- Mandatory revocation.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, the commission shall revoke any license issued
pursuant to this article upon finding, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the licensee has
violated any provision of Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code on two separate occasions within a 12 -
month period. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.140 Restrictions on licensing after revocation.
Whenever a license has been revoked pursuant to section 7.55.120 or 7.55.130, the former licensee,
whether a person, partnership or corporation, shall not be eligible to apply for a new license for a period
of one year from the effective date of such revocation. No application for a license provided for under
Article I of this part shall be accepted or processed for any business that has had such a license revoked
pursuant to this article within the preceding one-year period. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.159 P Part 3 OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
Section 7.55.160 Operation requirements generally.
Every establishment for which this chapter requires a license shall be maintained and operated in
conformity with each and every provision of this chapter. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.170 Medical marijuana dispensary activity permitted only at medical
marijuana dispensary establishment.
No establishment shall conduct any medical marijuana dispensary activity at any location requiring a
license under this chapter unless such license has been issued and is valid. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part),
2006.)
Section 7.55.180 Hours of operation.
No establishment required to be licensed under this chapter shall be operated or any medical
marijuana dispensary activity conducted therein outside of the hours specified in any conditional use
permit issued pursuant to Title 22. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.190 Signs required.
A. A recognizable and readable sign which clearly identifies the medical marijuana dispensary shall
be posted at the main entrance of any medical marijuana dispensary licensed under this chapter. Such
sign shall comply with all other requirements of the Los Angeles County Code and any issued
conditional use permit.
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B. A recognizable and readable sign shall be posted indoors in a conspicuous location with the
following warnings:
1. That the diversion of marijuana for non-medical purposes is a violation of state law;
2. That the use of medical marijuana may impair a person' s ability to drive a motor vehicle or
operate machinery; and
3. That loitering on and around the dispensary site is prohibited by California Penal Code section
647(e). (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.200 Alcohol prohibited.
Provision, sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the grounds of the medical marijuana
dispensary, both interior and exterior, shall be prohibited. A person shall not enter, be or remain in any
part of a medical marijuana dispensary licensed under this chapter while in the possession of, consuming
or using any alcoholic beverage. The licensee, manager and/or every supervising employee shall not
permit any such person to enter or remain on the premises. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.210 Minors.
It shall be unlawful for any dispensary to provide medical marijuana to any person under the age of 18
unless that person is a qualified patient or is a primary caregiver with a valid identification card in
accordance with California State Hedith and Safety Code sections 11362.7. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part),
2006.)
Section 7.55.220 Manager required on premises.
Each medical marijuana dispensary licensed pursuant to this chapter shall, at all times that such
dispensary is open, have present and on the premises a manager, as defined in section 7.55.010. The
manager must be familiar with the requirements of this chapter and be capable of communicating the
provisions of this chapter to employees and others conducting activities at the medical marijuana
dispensary and to all actual or prospective clients of and visitors to the dispensary. The manager shall
make an effort to immediately identify himself or herself to the sheriff or any other county official
entering the medical marijuana establishment on official business. In the owner' s absence, the manager
shall be authorized to accept on behalf of the owner or any other person licensed pursuant to this chapter
any notice issued to such owner or other licensed person pursuant to this chapter or to Title 7. (Ord.
2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.230 Interfering with enforcement activities prohibited.
No person shall refuse, resist or attempt to resist the entrance of the sheriff or other county official
into a medical marijuana dispensary in performance of official duty or shall refuse to obey any lawful
order of the sheriff or other county official made in the performance of his or her duties under the code.
(Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.240 Graffiti removal.
The owner of the property where the medical marijuana dispensary is located and/or the operator of
the medical marijuana dispensary shall remove graffiti from the premises within 24 hours of its
occurrence. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
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Section 7.55.250 Edibles.
Medical marijuana may be provided by dispensary in an edible form, provided that the edibles meet
all applicable county requirements, including but. not limited to the medical marijuana dispensary
obtaining a public eating license pursuant to Chapter 7.72 of this code. In addition, any beverage or
edible produced, provided, or sold at the facility which contains marijuana shall be so identified, as part
of the packaging, with a prominent and clearly legible warning advising that the product contains
marijuana and that it is to be consumed only with a physician' s recommendation. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3
(part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.260 On-site consumption.
Medical marijuana may be consumed on site only as follows:
A. The smoking of medical marijuana shall be allowed provided that appropriate seating, restrooms,
drinking water, air purification systems, and patient supervision are provided in a room or enclosure
separate from the main room and entrance to the dispensary; and
B. Consumption of edibles by ingestion shall only be allowed subject to all applicable county
requirements. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.270 Devices for inhalation.
Medical marijuana dispensaries may provide specific devices, contrivances, instruments, or
paraphernalia necessary for inhaling medical marijuana, including but not limited to rolling papers and
related tools, pipes, water pipes, and vaporizers. The equipment may only be provided to qualified
patients or primary caregivers in accordance with California Health and Safety Code section 11364.5.
(Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.280 Cultivation and cuttings.
Marijuana shall not be grown at or on the site of any medical marijuana dispensary, except that
cuttings of the marijuana plant may be kept or maintained on-site for distribution to qualified patients and
primary caregivers as follows:
A. The cuttings shall not be utilized by the medical marijuana dispensary as- a source for the
provision of marijuana for consumption on-site.
B. For the purposes of this section, the term "cutting" shall mean a rootless piece cut from a
marijuana plant, which is no more than six inches in length, and which can be used to grow another plant
at a different location. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.290 Loitering.
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries shall ensure the absence of loitering consistent with California
Penal Code section 647(e). (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.300 Security.
Medical marijuana dispensaries shall provide security as follows:
A. An adequate and operable security system that includes security cameras and alarms to the
satisfaction of the Director of Regional Planning; and
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B. At least one licensed security guard present at the dispensary at all times during business hours.
All security guards must be licensed by the proper authorities and must possess a valid Security Guard
identification card issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs at all times. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3
(part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.310 Compliance with other requirements.
Medical marijuana dispensaries shall comply with all applicable provisions of California state law
and with all applicable county requirements. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.320 Release of the County from liability.
The applicant(s) and licensee(s) under this chapter shall agree to forgo seeing to hold the county, and
any of its officers, employees, or assigns, liable for any injuries or damages that result from any arrest or
prosecution of medical marijuana dispensary owners, operators, managers, employees or clients for
violation of local, state or federal laws. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.330 County indemnification.
The owner(s), operator(s), and/or manager(s) of the medical marijuana dispensaries shall indemnify
and hold harmless the county and its agents, officers, elected officials, and employees for any claims,
damages, or injuries brought by any adjacent or nearby property owners or other third parties due to the
operations of the dispensary and for any claims brought by any of their clients for problems, injuries,
damages or liabilities of any kind that may arise out of the distribution and/or on- or off-site use of
marijuana provided at the dispensary. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
Section 7.55.340 Liability for operation.
The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to protect dispensary owners, operators, and
employees, or their clients from prosecution pursuant to any laws that may prohibit the cultivation, sale,
use, or possession of controlled substances. Moreover, cultivation, sale, possession, distribution, and use
of marijuana remain violations of federal law as of the date of the ordinance creating this chapter and this
chapter is not intended to, nor does it, protect any of the above described persons from arrest or
prosecution under those federal laws. Owners, operators and licensees must assume any and all risk and
any and all liability that may arise or result under state and federal criminal laws from operation of a
medical marijuana dispensary. Further, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any actions taken under the
provisions of this section by any public officer or employee of the County of Los Angeles or the County
of Los Angeles itself, shall not become a personal liability of such person or liability of the county. (Ord.
2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
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Chapter 7.56
MODEL STUDIOS
Sections.
7.56.010
Definitions.
7.56.020
License -- Required.
7.56.030
License --Application.
7.56.040
License -- Issuance restrictions.
7.56.050
Transmittal of license fee referral memo.
7.56.060
License -- Fee.
7.56.070
License -- Public hearing required when.
7.56.080
License -- Grant or denial conditions.
7.56.090
License -- Modification, suspension or revocation.
7.56.100
Manager -- License required -- Responsibilities.
7.56.110
Sign restrictions.
7.56.120
Hours of operation.
7.56.130
Regulations to be posted.
7.56.140
Premises -- Visibility.
7.56.150
Premises --Inspection.
7.56.160
Recordkeeping requirements.
7.56.170
Entertainment by models prohibited.
7.56.180
Persons using alcohol or drugs prohibited.
Section 7.56. 010 Definitions.
A. "Figure model" means any person, male or female, who poses to be observed, viewed, sketched,
painted, drawn, sculptured, photographed or otherwise similarly depicted.
B. 1."Model studio" means:
a.Any premises on which there is conducted the business of furnishing figure models who pose for the
purpose of being observed or viewed by any person, or of being sketched, painted, drawn, sculptured,
photographed or otherwise similarly depicted for persons who pay a fee or other consideration or
compensation, or a gratuity, for the right of opportunity so to depict the figure model, or for admission to,
or for permission to remain upon, or as a condition of remaining upon the premises;
b.Any premises where there is conducted the business of furnishing or providing or procuring for a fee or
other consideration or compensation or gratuity, figure models to be observed or viewed by any person or
to be sketched, painted, drawn, sculptured, photographed or otherwise similarly depicted.
2. The words "model studio" do not include:
a.Any studio which is operated by any state college, or public junior college or school wherein the
persons, firm, association, partnership or corporation operating it has met the requirements established in
Division 21 of the Education Code for the issuance or conferring of, and is in fact authorized thereunder
to issue and confer, a diploma or honorary diploma; or
b.Any premises where there is conducted the business of furnishing, providing or procuring figure
models solely for any studio described in subsection 132a of this section. (Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 1 §§ 2601 -- 2603, 1951.)
Section 7.56.020 License -- Required.
Every person conducting, managing or carrying on a model studio shall first procure a license from
the tax collector. (Ord. 10159 § 5 (part), 1970: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 2 §
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2611, 1951.)
Section 7.56.030 License --Application.
The applicant shall give such information pertinent to the business as the tax collector may require.
(Ord. 92-0132 § 29, 1992: Ord. 9807 § 8 (part), 1969: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art.
2 § 2612, 1951.)
Section 7.56.040 License -- Issuance restrictions.
A model studio license shall not be issued to any person under 21 years of age or to a corporation any
of whose officers are under 21 years of age. (Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 2 §
2613, 1951.)
Section 7.56.050 Transmittal of license fee referral memo.
The tax collector shall transmit a copy of every license fee referral memo for any license under this
chapter to the sheriff and to such other county departments as the board directs. (Ord. 9749 § 15 (part),
1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 2 § 2614, 1951.)
Section 7.56.060 License -- Fee.
The fee for the model studio license shall be in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title
under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch.
15 Art. 2 § 2615, 1951.)
Section 7.56.070 License -- Public hearing required when.
Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.06.260, the business license commission or referee shall
hold a public hearing pursuant to Chapter 7.10 of this title, including Sections 7.10.100 through 7.10.140,
to ascertain all facts or evidence on the place where the proposed model studio is to be located, and the
character, reputation and moral fitness of the applicant and of those who will be in charge. (Ord. 9749 §
15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 3 § 2621, 1951.)
Section 7.56.080 License -- Grant or denial conditions.
A license for a model studio shall be granted or denied as provided in Section 7.08.070 of this title.
(Ord. 10217 § 11 (part), 1971: Ord. 9947 § 5 (part), 1970: Ord. 9878 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord. 9807 § 8
(part), 1969: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 4 § 2631, 1951.)
Section 7.56.090 License -- Modification, suspension or revocation.
A license for a model studio shall be revoked, suspended or modified as provided in Section 7.08.140
of this title. (Ord. 10217 § 11 (part), 1971: Ord. 9947 § 5 (part), 1970: Ord. 9878 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord.
9807 § 8 (part), 1969: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 4 § 2632, 1951.)
Section 7.56. 100 Manager -- License required -- Responsibilities.
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A. All establishments licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter shall have a responsible
person on the premises to act as manager at all times during which the model studio is open. Such
manager, if not the licensee, shall first procure a license as such manager and pay an annual license fee in
the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading.
B. A person other than the licensee shall not be employed as or act as such manager until he has the
license required by this section. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10600 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 9807 § 8
(part), 1969: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 5 § 2643, 1951.)
Section 7.56.110 Sign restrictions.
A person operating a model studio shall not erect or maintain, or permit the erection or maintenance
upon or adjacent to the outside of the said model studio, any sign which in whole or in part depicts the
pubic areas or any portion of the crease of the buttocks of any human being. (Ord. 10545 § 4 (part), 1972:
Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art: 5 § 2641, 1951.)
Section 7.56.120 Hours of operation.
A person shall not conduct or operate a model studio between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.
of the following day. (Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 5 § 2642, 1951.)
Section 7.56.130 Regulations to be posted.
A person operating a model studio shall post and continuously keep posted a copy of this chapter in a
conspicuous place inside the premises. (Ord. 9807 § 9, 1969: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch.
15 Art. 5 § 2650, 1951.)
Section 7.56.140 Premises -- Visibility.
A person operating a model studio shall not permit conditions to exist wherein the interior of the said
model studio shall be visible from the outside of the premises. (Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860
Ch. 15 Art. 5 § 2644, 1951.)
Section 7.56.150 Premises --Inspection.
A person operating a model studio shall be responsible for and shall provide that any room or area
used for the purpose of figure modeling shall be readily accessible at all times and shall be opened to
view in its entirety for inspection by the tax collector or any law enforcement officer. (Ord. 92-0132 § 30,
1992: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 5 § 2645, 1951.)
Section 7.56.160 Recordkeeping requirements.
A person operating a model studio shall maintain a current file of all figure models employed by him
or using the premises. This file shall contain true name and aliases used by the figure model, age,
birthdate, height, weight, color of hair and eyes, home address, phone numbers, Social Security number,
and the date of employment and termination. Inactive file cards shall be maintained on the premises for
the period of one year following termination. Such person shall make all records available immediately
upon demand of the tax collector or any peace officer. (Ord. 92-0132 § 31, 1992: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part),
1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 5 § 2646, 1951.)
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Section 7.56.170 Entertainment by models prohibited.
A license issued pursuant to this chapter does not permit any entertainment as entertainment is
defined in Sections 7.36.010 and 7.36.020 of this title. (Ord. 9807 § 10 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15
Art. 5 § 2649, 1951.)
Section 7.56.180 Persons using alcohol or drugs prohibited.
A person shall not enter, be or remain in any part of a model studio or premises licensed as such
while in the possession of, consuming, using or under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drugs.
The licensee, manager and every supervisory employee shall not permit any such person to enter or
remain upon the licensed premises. (Ord. 10059 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9807 § 10 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860
Ch. 15 Art. 5 § 2648, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.58
MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRERS
Sections:
7.58.010
Definitions.
7.58.020
Repair shop -- License requirements.
7.58.030
Painting -- License required.
7.58.040
Repairer -- License required.
7.58.050
Sign required.
7.58.060
Itemized statements of work and charges.
7.58.070
Repairer --Records to be kept.
7.58.080
Secondhand parts --Information to customer.
7.58.090
Secondhand parts --From whom obtained.
7.58.100
Records --Serial numbers.
7.58.110
Records --Wreck or collision repairs.
7.58.120
Inspection of records. '
Section 7.58.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
A. "Licensee" means every person holding a repairer's license, or a license to paint motor vehicles, or
a license for a body and fender repair shop.
B.
1. "Motor vehicle repair shop" means:
a.Any place where motor vehicles of others are repaired for a charge;
b.Any place where the work of repairing motor vehicles is carried on as an incident to the business of
selling new or used motor vehicles, or new or used motor vehicle parts, or as an incident to any other
traffic in motor vehicles or their parts or equipment.
2. "Motor vehicle repair shop" does not include any place where only the following work is done:
a. Tire changing or tire repairing;
b. Replacement of windshield wiper blades and arms, gas caps, lamps and lamp globes, and
other similar minor accessories;
c. Fanbelt changing;
d. Battery servicing, charging and changing, not including repair or rebuilding;
e. Work only for a motor vehicle repairer and not the owner of the motor vehicle;
f. Fitting and replacing glass in motor vehicle windows;
g. Cutting and fitting seat covers;
h. The installation of such minor parts or the making of such trivial repairs as is customarily
done as an incident to the business of selling motor fuel, oil or accessories, including the testing,
adjustment and replacement of the following parts:
1. Carburetors,
2. Coils,
3. Condensors,
4. Distributor caps,
5. Filters,
6. Generators,
7. Points,
8. Rotors,
9. Spark plugs,
10. Voltage regulators,
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11. Water and fuel pumps,
12. Water hoses,
13. Wiring;
i. Painting or enameling;
j. Body and fender work;
k. Radiator cleaning and flushing.
C. "Repairer" means any person who manages, conducts or runs a motor vehicle repair shop. (Ord.
9592 § 7, 1968: Ord. 7462 § 15 (part), 1959: Ord. 6586 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 6371 § 1 (part), 1954: Ord.
5860 Ch. 2 Art. 3 §§ 401 -- 403 and 404.6, 1951.)
Section 7.58.020 Repair shop -- License requirements.
A. Every person engaged in the business of a body and fender repair shop shall first procure a
license, for which he shall pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this
title, under the appropriate heading.
B. Such a license does not permit the painting, enameling or lacquering of motor vehicles except the
parts repaired or replaced when such painting, enameling or lacquering is made necessary by such repair
or replacement. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 8097 § 5, 1961; Ord. 7159
§ 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 6586 § 4 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 3 § 404.4, 1951.)
Section 7.58.030 Painting -- License required.
Every person engaged in the business of painting or refinishing motor vehicles shall first procure a
license for which he shall pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this
title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 8097 §
4, 1961; Ord. 8073 § 5, 1961; Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 6586 § 4 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2
Art. 3 § 404.2, 1951.)
Section 7.58.040 Repairer -- License required.
Every repairer shall first obtain a repairer's license, for which repairer's license he shall pay an annual
license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord.
11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7269 § 1, 1957: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord.
6371 § 1 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 3 § 404, 1951.)
Section 7.58.050 Sign required.
Every licensee shall maintain upon the front of his place of business a sign displaying in plainly
legible letters his name or any fictitious name under which he conducts his business. (Ord. 6586 § 5
(part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 3 § 412, 1951.)
Section 7.58.060 Itemized statements of work and charges.
Upon the demand of such person, a licensee shall furnish an itemized statement of parts and labor
used in repairing any motor vehicle and of the charges made therefor, to:
A. The legal owner of such motor vehicle;
B. The registered owner of such motor vehicle;
C. The insurer of such motor vehicle, or of the legal or registered owner or operator thereof. (Ord.
6586 § 5 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 3 § 410, 1951.)
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Section 7.58.070 Repairer --Records to be kept.
Every licensee shall keep a record, in a manner prescribed by the tax collector, of every repair of a
motor vehicle for which a charge of $5.00 or more is made. (Ord. 92-0132 § 32, 1992: Ord. 7778 § 2
(part), 1960: Ord. 6586 § 5 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 3 § 406, 1951.)
Section 7.58.080 Secondhand parts --Information to customer.
Whenever a licensee uses any secondhand parts in repairing or altering any motor vehicle, such
licensee shall so inform the person for whom he is performing such repair or alteration and shall also so
state upon any bill rendered and upon any record required by this title. (Ord. 6586 § 5 (part), 1954: Ord.
5860 Ch. 2 Art. 3 § 411, 1951.)
Section 7.58.090 Secondhand parts --From whom obtained.
Every repairer shall keep a record, in a manner prescribed by the tax collector, of the name and
address of every person from whom secondhand parts were obtained. Such persons shall sign such
records. The repairer shall require such persons to sign such records. (Ord. 92-0132 § 33, 1992: Ord.
7778 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 3 § 407, 1951.)
Section 7.58.100 Records --Serial numbers.
Every licensee shall keep a record, in a manner prescribed by the tax collector, of all motor changes,
frame changes, body changes, and the serial and factory numbers of all radios which he installs. (Ord. 92-
0132 § 34, 1992: Ord. 7778 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 6586 § 5 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 3 § 408,
1951.)
Section 7.58.110 Records --Wreck or collision repairs.
Every licensee shall keep a record, in a manner prescribed by the tax collector, of the repairs on
every motor vehicle where there is physical evidence of a wreck or collision. (Ord. 92-0132 § 35, 1992:
Ord. 7778 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 6586 § 5 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 3 § 405, 1951.)
Section 7.58.120 Inspection of records.
For a period of not less than one year after the completion of the work, a licensee shall make
available to inspection by the tax collector or the sheriff or by any other peace officer, during business
hours, all records required by this chapter. (Ord. 92-0132 § 36, 1992: Ord. 6586 § 5 (part), 1954: Ord.
5860 Ch. 2 Art. 3 § 409, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.60
OUTDOOR FESTIVALS
Sections:
7.60.009PART Part 1. Licensing
7.60.010
Definitions.
7.60.020
License -- Issued only on commission order.
7.60.030
License -- Required.
7.60.040
License -- Time for filing application.
7.60.050
License--Application--Contents required.
7.60.060
License -- Application -- Accompanying documents.
7.60.070
Undertaking specifications.
7.60.080
Insurance policy requirements.
7.60.090
Assignment of savings and loan certificates or shares.
7.60.100
Agreement for satisfaction of judgment.
7.60.110
Amount of undertaking, insurance or deposit.
7.60.120
License -- Public hearing required.
7.60.130
Notice of hearing.
7.60.140
License -- Grant or denial conditions.
7.60.150
License -- Number of participants stated.
7.60.151
License -- Dates and hours stated.
7.60.152
License -- Attachment of conditions.
7.60.160
License -- Modification, suspension or revocation.
7.60.170
Premature applications.
7.60.180
Pending applications.
7.60.189PART Part 2. Operation Requirements
7.60.190
Dates and hours.
7.60.200
Admission and number of participants.
7.60.210
Advertising.
7.60.220
Ticket advertising and sales -- Reciprocal regulations.
7.60.230
Site preparation.
7.60.240
Access ways.
7.60.250
Parking.
7.60.260
Communications system.
7.60.270
Fire protection.
7.60.280
Security guards.
7.60.290
Drinking water.
7.60.300
Sanitary facilities.
7.60.310
Lighting.
7.60.320
Food and beverages.
7.60.330
Dust control.
7.60.340
Alcohol or drugs.
7.60.350
Cleanup.
Section 7.60.009PART Part 1. Licensing
Section 7.60.010 Definitions.
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A. "Automobile parking space," when required by this chapter, means any space permanently
maintained for the duration of the outdoor festival with not less than 144 square feet of usable area, and
not less than eight feet wide at any place, on or contiguous to the land on which the outdoor festival is
conducted, so located and arranged as to permit the parking of, and be readily accessible under its own
power to, a passenger automobile of average size.
B. 1. "Outdoor festival" means any music festival, dance festival, "rock festival" or similar musical
activity to which both of the following apply:
a.Attendance by more than 500 persons is desired or may reasonably be expected; and
b.The festival will be held at any place other than in a permanent building or permanent installation
which has been constructed for the purpose oVor is so constructed that it can be used for conducting such
activities.
2. It is immaterial whether music will be provided by paid, or professional, or amateur
performers, or by prerecorded means, or whether admission is to be charged. (Ord. 10059 § 3 (part),
1970: Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 1 §§ 3202 and 3203, 1951.)
Section 7.60.020 License -- Issued only on commission order.
Except as otherwise provided in this title, a license required by this chapter shall not be issued except
upon the order of the commission. The executive officer of the commission shall give the tax collector
written notice of such order. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 1 § 3201, 1951.)
Section 7.60.030 License -- Required.
Every person conducting, managing or carrying on an outdoor festival shall first procure a license
and pay a feein the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading.
(Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10159 § 5 (part), 1970: Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19
Art. 2 § 3211, 1951.)
Section 7.60.040 License -- Time for filing application.
An application for a license for an outdoor festival shall be filed not less than 60 days prior to the
beginning of such outdoor festival, or not less than five days after the effective date of the ordinance
codified in this chapter, whichever is later. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 2 § 3213,
1951.)
Section 7.60.050 License--Application--Contents required.
In addition to the requirements of Section 7.06.020 of this title, an application for a license for an
outdoor festival also shall show:
A. Whether the outdoor festival will be exclusively devoted to religious worship or not;
B. The owner, exact location, legal description, area and shape of the premises on which it is planned
to conduct the outdoor festival;
C. The owner, exact location, legal description, area and shape of all lands to be used for parking or
other uses incidental to the outdoor festival;
D. The date or dates and the hours during which the festival is to be conducted, and during which the
premises will be under the control of the applicant;
E. An estimate of the minimum and maximum numbers of customers, spectators, participants and
other persons expected to attend the outdoor festival for each day it is conducted, together with detailed
information supporting such estimate;
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F. A detailed explanation of the applicant's program and plans to supply and maintain security
protection, water supply and facilities, sanitation facilities, medical and first-aid facilities and services,
vehicle parking space, vehicle access, and on-site traffic control;
G. All loudspeakers and sound equipment to be used, and the intensity of the sound, in decibels, at
the boundaries of the premises;
H. The names and addresses of all persons who will or may act as security guards during the outdoor
festival, or the name and address of a private patrol operator duly licensed pursuant to Chapter II
(commencing with Section 7500) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, who will supply
such security guards, or both;
I. If it is proposed or expected that spectators or participants will remain overnight, the
arrangements for illuminating the premises and for camping or similar facilities;
J. Provisions for cleanup of the premises and removal of rubbish after the event has concluded;
K. Such other information pertinent for the outdoor festival as the commission or any county officer
finds necessary and requires in order to determine whether or not the license should be granted and, if
granted, the conditions of such license;
L. A consent to the entry at any time in the course of his duties of any peace officer, member or
employee of the commission, county engineer, forester and fire warden, sheriff, county health officer, tax
collector, and any other county officer in the performance of his duties. (Ord. 92-0132 § 37, 1992: Ord.
9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 2 § 3212, 1951.)
Section 7.60.060 License -- Application -- Accompanying documents.
At the time of filing an application for a license for an outdoor festival, the applicant, at the same
time, also shall file:
A. Four copies of white -background prints of a map drawn to scale, showing:
1. The location of the property concerned,
2. The location of all highways, streets, alleys, lots and parcels of land within 700 feet of the
exterior boundaries of the proposed use,
3. The location of the parking area and of all other areas to be used for other uses incidental to
the outdoor festival,
4. All interior access ways,
5. Access to the property,
6. The location and detailed plans of all buildings and structures on the premises or to be erected,
including the bandstand, stage or other facility for performers,
7. The location of all loudspeakers,
8. The location of all toilet, medical, drinking and other facilities;
B. A certified list, as shown on the latest available assessment roll of the county, of the names and
addresses of all persons to whom all property is assessed within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the
proposed use;
C. A document showing that the applicant is the owner of the premises, or an agreement in writing
signed by the owner permitting such use of the premises and the filing of the application;
D. The agreements or contracts which show what doctors, first-aid attendants and ambulances which
will be available at the outdoor festival;
E. An agreement signed by the applicant that, within 72 hours after the conclusion of the outdoor
festival he will clean up the premises and remove all trash and debris therefrom; such agreement shall be
secured by an undertaking or assignment of savings and loan shares or certificates, or both, in a total
amount of not less than $5,000.00;
F. If such outdoor festival is not exclusively devoted to religious worship and music incidental
thereto, an agreement signed by the applicant and by the owner of the subject premises that they will
reimburse all owners and occupants of property adjoining the subject premises for all damages of any
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premises, or by any person attending the outdoor festival, which damage would not have occurred had
the outdoor festival not been held, and an undertaking, policy of insurance, or agreement accompanied by
the assignment of savings and loan shares or certificates, or a combination of any two or all of the above
as provided in this Part 1. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 2 § 3214, 1951.)
Section 7.60.070 Undertaking specifications.
The undertaking required by subsection F of Section 7.60.060 shall be for the benefit of the county
and all persons to whom the licensee or owner may become liable because of the agreement required by
said subsection F or arising from the conduct of the licensee of the outdoor festival. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part),
1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 2 § 3215, 1951.)
Section 7.60.080 Insurance policy requirements.
The insurance policy required by subsection F of Section 7.60.060 shall insure the licensee and
owner of the subject property against all liability incurred by them or either of them to the county or to
any person which liability arises pursuant to the agreement required by the said subsection F or arising
from the conduct of the licensee of the outdoor festival. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19
Art. 2 § 3216, 1951.)
Section 7.60.090 Assignment of savings and loan certificates or shares.
In lieu of, or in addition to the undertaking or policy of insurance required by subsection F of Section
7.60.060, the licensee may deposit with the tax collector and assign to the county savings and loan
certificates or shares subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 4.36 of this code. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part),
1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 2 § 3217, 1951.)
Section 7.60, 100 Agreement for satisfaction of judgment.
An applicant for a license for an outdoor festival who deposits with the tax collector and assigns to
the county savings and loan certificates or shares in lieu of or in addition to the undertaking or policy of
insurance required by subsection F of Section 7.60.060, also, at the same time shall file with the tax
collector an agreement in writing in which he agrees that the county may, and the county may, satisfy
either in whole or in part, from such certificates or shares, any final judgment or any judgment upon
which execution may issue, the payment of which is or would have been guaranteed by the undertaking
required by this Part 1. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 2 § 3218, 1951.)
Section 7.60.110 Amount of undertaking, insurance or deposit.
The undertaking, policy of insurance, and savings and loan certificates or shares assigned shall each
be in such an amount that the total shall not be less than $50,000.00, or $10.00 per person permitted by
the license to attend the outdoor festival, whichever is less. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19
Art. 2 § 3219, 1951.)
Section 7.60.120 License -- Public hearing required.
Upon receipt of an application for a license to conduct an outdoor festival, the commission shall
determine whether or not more than 5,000 persons will attend the outdoor festival. In making such
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determination, the commission may consider but is not bound by the number stated in the application. If
the commission finds that not more than 5,000 persons will attend the outdoor festival and also makes the
findings required by Section 7.60.140, it, without holding a hearing, may grant the license. Such license
shall not permit more than 5,000 to attend. Otherwise, the commission shall set the application for
hearing. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord, 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 2 § 3222, 1951.)
Section 7.60.130 Notice of hearing.
The tax collector shall serve notice of the time and place of such hearing as provided in Sections
7.10.100, 7.10.110, 7.10.120 and 7.10,130, and not less than five days before such hearing serve notice of
the time and place of hearing upon all persons whose names and addresses appear upon the latest
available assessment roll of the county as owning property within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of
the proposed use. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 2 § 3223, 1951.)
Section 7.60.140 License -- Grant or denial conditions.
A license required by this chapter shall be granted or denied as provided in Section 7.08.070, except
that a license shall not be granted unless the commission also finds that the proposed outdoor festival will
not in any way substantially jeopardize, adversely affect, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to
the public health, safety or general welfare, or be materially detrimental to the property of other persons
located in the vicinity of such use. The commission may find that a location is unsuitable even if in the
proper zone. (Ord. 10217 § 11 (part), 1971: Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 2 § 2224,
1951.)
Section 7.60.150 License -- Number of participants stated.
A license for an outdoor festival shall state the maximum number of participants permitted. In
deciding this maximum the commission may be guided by, but it is not bound by the estimate stated in
the application for a license. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 2 § 3225, 1951.)
Section 7.60.151 License -- Dates and hours stated.
A license for an outdoor festival shall state the dates and hours during which the outdoor festival may
be conducted. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 2 § 3226, 1951.)
Section 7.60.152 License -- Attachment of conditions.
A. In granting a license the commission may attach such conditions as it finds necessary to
accomplish the purposes of this chapter, including but not confined to:
1. Adequate lighting, including location of all light standards and electrical switches;
2. Provisions for cleaning up the premises after the termination of the outdoor festival;
3. An emergency communications system sufficient to meet the emergency requirements of the
sheriff and county forester and fire warden;
4. Advertising permitted, including advertising by radio, television or loudspeaker;
5. Assuring that the number attending does not exceed the number permitted by the license;
6. Such other conditions as the commission finds necessary for reasons of health, sanitation,
supply of food, supply of water, prevention of unreasonable noise, or promotion of the general welfare.
B. Such conditions shall appear on the license. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 2 §
3227, 1951.)
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Section 7.60.160 License -- Modification, suspension or revocation.
After a hearing as provided in Chapter 7.10 of this title, the commission may revoke, suspend or
modify a license for an outdoor festival pursuant to Section 7.08.140. (Ord. 10217 § 11 (part), 1971: Ord.
9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 2 § 3228, 1951.)
Section 7.60.170 Premature applications.
If an application is filed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter for a
license to conduct an outdoor festival, it shall be valid and treated as if it were filed after the effective
date of this chapter if in all respects it complies with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part),
1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 2 § 3220, 1951.)
Section 7.60.180 Pending applications.
If, on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter there is pending an application for a
license required by Section 7.88.380 as it read immediately prior to the effective date of this chapter, and
if the activity for which such license is applied for is an outdoor festival such application may be treated
as an application pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Such application shall be deemed sufficient if
it complies with Section 7.06.020 of this title, except the applicant also shall supply such information and
such documents as are required by this chapter and are requested by any county officer, including the
commission. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 2 § 3221, 1951.)
Section 7.60.189PART Part 2. Operation Requirements
Section 7.60.190 Dates and hours.
The licensee shall operate the outdoor festival only on those days and during the hours specified on
the license. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 3 § 3249, 1951.)
Section 7.60.200 Admission and number of participants.
The licensee shall not admit, and shall prevent the entrance of, to the premises on which the outdoor
festival is held, any person who does not possess a ticket, except a peace officer or other public officer in
the performance of his duties. Admission shall be by ticket only. The licensee shall not sell, give, or
distribute a greater number of tickets than the number which the license permits to attend. The licensee
shall not admit any person to an outdoor festival if such admission would result in a greater number of
persons present than permitted by the license. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 3 §
3250, 1951.)
Section 7.60.210 Advertising.
A person shall not advertise or announce by any means or medium, including but not confined to
pamphlets, handbills, newspapers, radio and television, the holding of an outdoor festival prior to the
granting of a license permitting such outdoor festival. The licensee or other person shall not print,
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outdoor festival which has not first been approved by the commission. The commission shall approve
such advertising if it states that admission is by ticket only, if all statements are true, and if there is no
statement which might imply any conclusion contrary to fact. (Ord 9962 § 4 (part) 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch.
19 Art. 3 § 3251, 1951.)
Section 7.60.220 Ticket advertising and sales -- Reciprocal regulations.
A person shall not advertise or sell any ticket to any outdoor festival regardless of where situated,
whether in this state or otherwise, in any manner contrary to any statute, ordinance or regulation of the
jurisdiction in which the festival is to be held. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 3 §
3252, 1951.)
Section 7.60.230 Site preparation.
While any premises are being prepared for use for an outdoor festival or for parking or other uses in
incidental thereto, such premises shall be deemed a "construction job site" as those words are used in
Section 539 of said Ordinance 7583 (set out in Title 11 of this code) and in such site preparation all
persons shall comply with said Section 539. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 3 § 3255,
1951.)
Section 7.60.240 Access ways.
The licensee shall provide all exterior and interior access ways which the sheriff and county engineer
find necessary for the use of participants at the festival. All exterior and interior access ways shall be
clearly delineated by means of curbs or buffers on the ground. A person shall not occupy any such access
way except for the purpose of access or to cross the same. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19
Art. 3 § 3256, 1951.)
Section 7.60.250 Parking.
Every premises on which an outdoor festival is conducted shall have on such premises or contiguous
thereto automobile parking spaces equal to one-fifth of the number of persons which the license permits
to attend the said outdoor festival unless the county engineer finds that a smaller number is sufficient, in
which case the licensee shall provide such lesser number. Such automobile parking spaces shall be
graded, marked and separated by a physical barrier from the area where the patrons will watch the
performance. At all times between one hour before the beginning of the outdoor festival and one hour
after its termination, the licensee shall provide parking attendants at all entrances, exits and within the
parking lots. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 3 § 3243, 1951.)
Section 7.60.260 Communications system.
The licensee shall install and at all times during which the outdoor festival is in progress maintain an
emergency communications system which both the sheriff and county forester and fire warden find
adequate for fire and police protection. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 3 § 3248,
1951.)
Section 7.60.270 Fire protection.
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The licensee shall provide all fire protection and fire safety measures as the county forester and fire
warden find necessary to protect those attending the outdoor festival. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord.
5860 Ch. 19 Art. 3 § 3245, 1951.)
Section 7.60.280 Security guards.
A. At every outdoor festival one male security guard, either approved by the commission or supplied
by a private patrol operator whose name and address is stated in the application and who is licensed
pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 7500) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions
Code, for each 200 persons which the license permits to attend, whether actually present or not, shall be
constantly in attendance during the entire time the outdoor festival is in progress, and shall devote his
entire time and attention to keeping order, and observing and enforcing all applicable statutes and
ordinances, including the ordinance codified in this chapter.
B. The commission shall approve a security guard unless it finds, as a ground of disapproval, any
ground set forth in Section 7.08.080 of this title. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 3 §
3244, 1951.)
Section 7.60.290 Drinking water.
A. The licensee shall provide drinking water which the health officer first finds complies with
Section 507 of Ordinance 7583 entitled, "An ordinance adopting a Health Code," set forth in Title 11 of
this code and adopted August 25, 1959 by providing drinking fountains as follows:
1. One drinking fountain for the first 100 persons;
2. Two drinking fountains for more than 100 but less than 500 persons;
3. One additional drinking fountain for each additional 500 persons or fraction thereof.
B. If the health officer finds that lesser or different facilities are sufficient instead of the above, the
licensee shall provide such facilities. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 3 § 3241, 1951.)
Section 7.60.300 Sanitary facilities.
A. The licensee shall provide at least one water closet and one urinal for every 200 males and one
water closet for every 100 females, or major fraction of such number, permitted to attend, unless the
health officer finds that a lesser number is sufficient, in which case he shall provide such number. If a
compartment contains one water closet and one urinal, the licensee may count it as one water closet or as
one urinal but not as both. Such sanitary facilities shall first be approved by the health officer. The health
officer shall approve such facilities if he finds that they comply with Chapter V (beginning with Section
500) of Ordinance 7583, set out at Title 11 of this code.
B. The licensee shall provide one lavatory for each two fixtures required. Where both sexes are
admitted, the sexes shall be assumed to be equally divided. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19
Art. 3 § 3242, 1951.)
Section 7.60.310 Lighting.
If the hours during which the outdoor festival can be held as provided in the license are such that any
portion thereof is between sunset of one day and sunrise the following day, or the license permits any
participant to remain overnight, the licensee shall provide such lighting, including the location of all light
standards and electrical switches as the county engineer finds necessary for public safety and welfare.
(Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 3 § 3246, 1951.)
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Section 7.60.320 Food and beverages.
In selling, preparing, delivering or serving food or beverages, or both, all persons shall comply with
the California Restaurant Act, Chapter 11 (beginning with Section 28600) of Division 21 of the Health
and Safety Code of the State of California, and with the Health Code provisions set out in Division 1 of
Title 11 of this code. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part),- 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 3 § 3257, 1951.)
Section 7.60.330 Dust control.
The licensee shall use such methods of dust control as approved by the health officer. The health
officer shall approve such methods if he finds that such methods will prevent the arising of dust to an
extent which may endanger the public health or safety. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19
Art. 3 § 3254, 1951.)
Section 7.60.340 Alcohol or drugs.
A person shall not enter, be or remain on any part of the premises on which an outdoor festival is
conducted while in the possession of, consuming, using, or under the influence of any alcoholic beverage
or drugs. The license shall not permit any such person to enter or remain upon the licensed premises.
(Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 3 § 3253, 1951.)
Section 7.60.350 Cleanup.
Within 72 hours after the end of an outdoor festival, the licensee shall clean up the premises and
remove all trash and debris therefrom. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 3 § 3247,
1951.)
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Chapter 7.62
PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
Sections:
7.62.001 Peddler defined.
7.62.002 Commercial Vehicle defined.
7.62.010 Patriotic emblem defined.
7.62.020 Peddling--Authorization--License requirements.
7.62.021 Other legal requirements.
7.62.030 Peddling --Authorized when.
7.62.050 Exceptions to chapter applicability.
7.62.070 Peddlers of edible products from commercial vehicles --Moving location required
when.
7.62.071 Peddlers of edible products near schools.
7.62.072 Peddlers of edible products from commercial vehicles --Restrictions on use of sound
system speakers.
7.62.080 Retail goods -- Principal's solicitor's license.
7.62.090 Retail goods--Solicitors--License required.
7.62.095 Retail goods--Solicitors--Hours of solicitation.
7.62.100 Soliciting sales incidental to other business.
7.62.110 Patriotic emblems -- Effect of license.
7.62.120 Patriotic emblems -- Peddling or seeking donations prohibited where.
7.62.130 Violation of this chapter prohibited.
7.62.140 Violation of provisions --Penalties.
Section 7.62.001 Peddler defined.
For the purposes of this chapter, "peddler" means any person, whether as an employee or otherwise,
engaged in the business of itinerant peddling, selling, hawking, vending, delivery or soliciting for sale,
either retail or wholesale, any merchandise, including but not limited to liquids or edibles for human
consumption, from packs, baskets, temporary stands or facilities, handcarts, or vehicles as defined in
Section 8.36.010 of this code, at any place other than a fixed place of business in the unincorporated
territory of the county. The term "peddler" shall not include a person engaged in the delivery or sale of
pre -ordered goods to a private residence or business with the prior consent of the owner, occupant,
lessee, or the designee of said persons, including but not limited to employees. (Ord. 2008-0013 § 1,
2008: Ord. 92-0132 § 38, 1992.)
Section 7.62.002 Commercial Vehicle defined.
For the purposes of this chapter, "commercial vehicle" means any vehicle as defined in California
Vehicle Code section 260. (Ord. 2008-0013 § 2, 2008.)
Section 7.62.010 Patriotic emblem defined.
"Patriotic emblem" means:
A. Any flag, rosette, button, sticker, ribbon, token, toy, trinket, souvenir, or any other article or thing
which displays the national colors or which purports to be sold by or to be sponsored by any real or
purported organization of war veterans.
B. Any "poppy," "badge" or "label," as those terms are defined in Section 538c of the Penal Code of
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California. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 12 § 607, 1951.)
Section 7.62.020 Peddling--Authorization--License requirements.
No person shall conduct business as a peddler as defined in this title, or engage in the business of
peddling, whether as an employee or otherwise, except as authorized by the provisions of this chapter,
and until the person has first procured any and all applicable health permits required by state law or other
local ordinances, and has procured a business license upon payment of the fee set forth in Section
7.14.010 of this Title 7. No person shall be subject to the payment of such business license fees upon
proof that the applicant is a veteran of any of the United States armed forces. (Ord. 92-0132 § 40, 1992.)
Section 7.62.021 Other legal requirements.
A license issued pursuant to this chapter does not relieve the licensee from the necessity of
complying with other applicable laws, and each license issued pursuant to this chapter shall contain upon
it the following statement:
This license does not relieve the licensee from compliance with other applicable laws prohibiting the sale
or display of merchandise on public highways, sidewalks, parkways, and roadways nor from compliance
with applicable zoning, building and safety, fire, health and other requirements.
(Ord. 91-0094 § 1, 1991.)
Section 7.62.030 Peddling --Authorized when.
A person may engage in the business of peddling only under the following circumstances:
A. Peddling liquids or edibles for human consumption from a vehicle, which meets the definition of
commercial vehicle, used for the transportation and/or preparation of food when conducted on public
highways, but not including public sidewalks; and
B. Peddling at special events, which is conducted on the premises of such special event, as approved
by the business license commission, including but not limited to sports events, concerts and exhibitions.
(Ord. 2008-0013 § 3, 2008: Ord. 92-0132 § 42, 1992.)
Section 7.62.050 Exceptions to chapter applicability.
This chapter does not apply to the following:
A. The sale or other disposition of patriotic emblems or any other items as part of a charitable
solicitation, providing that such person conducting the sale or disposition has complied with the
provisions of Chapter 7.24 of this title;
B. Farmers selling farm products produced by them;
C. Interstate peddlers who solicit orders for merchandise to be shipped into this State at some later
time. (Ord. 2008-0013 § 4, 2008: Ord. 92-0132 § 45, 1992.)
Section 7.62.070 Peddlers of edible products from commercial vehicles --Moving
location required when.
A person engaged in the business of peddling liquids or edibles for human consumption from
commercial vehicles used for the transportation and/or the preparation of food, either retail or wholesale,
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in any one location for the purpose of sale or display of such liquids or edibles for more than 30 minutes
in a residential zone, or 60 minutes in a non-residential zone, during any three-hour period and shall not
return to any location within one-half mile of each prior location where the person sold or displayed
liquids or edibles within said three-hour period.. Said three-hour period shall commence upon the
Peddler' s departure from the last location where peddling occurred. Any person described in this
section, during all of the time which he or she is at any such location, shall maintain the location in a neat
and orderly condition, pick up and dispose in a sanitary manner all debris, garbage, papers, litter and
other things which detract from the sanitation, safety and appearance of such premises, and otherwise
comply with the California Health and Safety Code. (Ord. 2008-0013 § 5, 2008: Ord. 92-0132 § 47,
1992: Ord. 8424 § 1, 1963: Ord. 8285 § 1, 1962: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 12 § 604, 1951.)
Section 7.62.071 Peddlers of edible products near schools.
Any person described in Section 7.62.070 of this code shall not engage in business within 1,000 feet
from any school property boundary, while children are going to or leaving such school during opening or
closing hours or during the noon recess period. (Ord. 87-0217 § 1, 1987: Ord. 87-0167 § 1, 1987.)
Section 7.62.072 Peddlers of edible products from commercial vehicles --Restrictions
on use of sound system speakers.
Any person described in section 7.62.070 of this code shall not emit music or other sounds from an
external speaker affixed to a commercial vehicle between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. (Ord.
2008-0013 § 6, 2008: Ord. 2002-0028 § 1, 2002)
(072, Amended, 03/06/2002, to add the word system before speakers.)
Section 7.62.080 Retail goods -- Principal's solicitor's license.
A. Every person either employing or contracting with one or more individuals to have such
individuals solicit the retail sale of any goods, wares, merchandise or services for future delivery may
obtain a principal's solicitor's license in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the
appropriate heading.
B. The tax collector shall not issue such license until the applicant files with the tax collector a list of
all solicitors employed by the applicant or with whom the applicant has contracted, and a signed
agreement that the applicant, within five days thereafter, will notify the tax collector in writing of every
change in personnel of those soliciting for him. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964:
Ord. 7778 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 7159 § 7, 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 12 § 613, 1951.)
Section 7.62.090 Retail goods--Solicitors--License required.
Every person engaged in the business of soliciting the retail sale of any goods, wares, merchandise or
services for future delivery shall first procure a license and pay a license fee in the amount set forth in
Section 7.14.0 10 of this title under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 2008-0013 § 7, 2008: Ord. 11209 § 1
(part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7778 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord.
6966 § 1, 1956: Ord. 6822 § 6, 1955: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 12 § 612, 1951.)
Section 7.62.095 Retail goods--Solicitors--Hours of solicitation.
Persons engaged in the business of soliciting the retail sale of any goods, wares, merchandise or
services shall not, and an agent or employee of any such person shall not, without a prearranged
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appointment, solicit at any premises within the unincorporated area of the county as follows:
A. With the exception specified in Section 7.62.095(B), such soliciting shall be prohibited between
the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
B. During the period when Daylight Saving Time, as authorized by the Federal Uniform Time Act,
as amended, is in effect, such soliciting shall be prohibited during the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
(Ord. 2008-0013 § 8, 2008: Ord. 89-0017 § 1, 1989.)
Section 7.62.100 Soliciting sales incidental to other business.
A person who does not solicit the retail sale of goods, wares or merchandise for future delivery
except as an incident to the engaging in a business otherwise licensed under this chapter, for which he or
his employer has a current, valid license, shall not be deemed to be engaged in the business of such
solicitation. (Ord. 2008-0013 § 9, 2008: Ord. 7778 § 3, 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 12 § 614, 1951.)
Section 7.62.110 Patriotic emblems -- Effect of license.
A license issued under Ordinance 5860 or any other ordinance does not permit the peddling,
soliciting the sale of, or soliciting or accepting contributions for the gift of any patriotic emblem contrary
to this chapter. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 12 § 608, 1951.)
Section 7.62.120 Patriotic emblems -- Peddling or seeking donations prohibited
where.
A person shall not, in any public park or public place, or on or along any highway or sidewalk, or in
any entranceway abutting thereon, or by going from house to house or from place to place, peddle, solicit
the sale or solicit or accept contributions for the gift of any patriotic emblem; provided, however, that a
person in an entranceway or on other private property adjacent to a public highway or sidewalk may
solicit persons passing along such highway or sidewalk by such entranceway or other private property to
come onto such private property for the purpose of examining or purchasing, or both, any goods, wares
or merchandise there offered for sale. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 12 § 609, 1951.)
Section 7.62.130 Violation of this chapter prohibited.
No person, firm, corporation or organization shall employ, or engage in any way, any person to work
or conduct business in violation of any provision of this chapter. (Ord. 92-0132 § 48, 1992.)
Section 7.62.140 Violation of provisions --Penalties.
Notwithstanding the penalty provisions of Section 7.04.320 et seq., a violation of any section in this
Chapter 7.62 is a misdemeanor, except that violation of Section 7.62.070 may be charged as a
misdemeanor or infraction at the discretion of the prosecutor and subject to the provisions of California
Penal Code section 17(d). If charged as an infraction, the violation is punishable by:
A. A fine not exceeding $100.00 for a first violation;
B. A fine not exceeding $200.00 for a second violation within one year;
C. A fine not exceeding $500.00 for a third or subsequent violation within one year. (Ord. 2008-
0013 § 10, 2008: Ord. 92-0132 § 49, 1992.)
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Chapter 7.64
PICTURE ARCADES
Sections:
7.64.009PART Part 1. Licensing
7.64.010
Picture arcade defined.
7.64.020
License required.
7.64.030
Application --Information required.
7.64.040
Issuance -- Age restrictions.
7.64.050
Fee.
7.64.060
Transmittal of license fee referral memo.
7.64.070
Application -- Public hearing required.
7.64.080
Grant or denial conditions.
7.64.090
Revocation, suspension or modification.
7.64.099PART Part 2. Operation Requirements
7.64.100
Manager -- License required.
7.64.110
Posting of regulations.
7.64.120
Hours of operation.
7.64.130
Premises -- Visibility from exterior.
7.64.140
Premises -- Visibility of interior.
7.64.150
Premises -- Lighting.
7.64.160
Examination of pictures by licensee.
7.64.170
Premises -- Inspection requirements.
7.64.180
Persons under 18 years of age -- Prohibited -- Exceptions.
7.64.190
Premises -- Persons under 18 years of age prohibited -- Exceptions.
7.64.200
Persons using alcohol or drugs prohibited.
Section 7.64.009PART Part 1. Licensing
Section 7.64. 010 Picture arcade defined.
"Picture arcade" means any premises where there is maintained one or more machines or contrivances to
show still or motion pictures and for which any charge, consideration or payment is required or as an
incident to some other type of business or activity, except those establishments for which there has been
issued a valid theater or motion picture theater license pursuant to Part 3 of Chapter 7.82 of this title or a
valid adult business license pursuant to Chapter 7.92 of this title. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 25, 2003: Ord. 9630
§ 9 (part), 1968: Ord. 8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 1 § 2701, 1951.)
Section 7.64.020 License required.
A person shall not own, operate, manage, conduct or maintain a picture arcade without first having
obtained a license from the tax collector. (Ord. 9630 § 9 (part), 1968: Ord. 9592 § 13, 1968: Ord. 8784 §
3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 2 § 2711, 1951.)
Section 7.64.030 Application --Information required.
The applicant shall give such information pertinent to the business as the tax collector may require.
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(Ord. 92-0132 § 50, 1992: Ord. 9807 § 11, 1969: Ord. 8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 2 §
2712, 1951.)
Section 7.64.040 Issuance -- Age restrictions.
A picture arcade license shall not be issued to any person under 21 years of age, or to a corporation
any of whose officers are under 21 years of age. (Ord. 8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 2 §
2713, 1951.)
Section 7.64.050 Fee.
The fee for a picture arcade license shall be in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title
under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch.
16 Art. 2 § 2714, 1951.)
Section 7.64.060 Transmittal of license fee referral memo.
The tax collector shall transmit a copy of every license fee referral memo for any license under this
chapter to the sheriff and to such other county departments is the board directs. (Ord. 8784 § 3 (part),
1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 2 § 2715, 1951.)
Section 7.64.070 Application -- Public hearing required.
Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.06.260, the business license commission shall hold a
public hearing on every application for a license required by this chapter and shall give notice of such
hearing as required by Sections 7.10.100, 7.10.110, 7.10.120 and 7.10.130 of this title. (Ord. 9749 § 16,
1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 2 § 2716, 1951.)
Section 7.64.080 Grant or denial conditions.
A license for a picture arcade shall be granted or denied as provided in Section 7.08.070. (Ord. 10217
§ 11 (part), 1971: Ord. 9947 § 5 (part), 1970: Ord. 9878 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord. 9807 § 13 (part), 1969:
Ord. 9557 § 10 (part), 1968: Ord. 8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 3 § 2721, 1951.)
Section 7.64.090 Revocation, suspension or modification.
A license for a picture arcade shall be revoked, suspended, or modified as provided in Section
7.08.140. (Ord. 10217 § 11 (part), 1971: Ord. 9947 § 5 (part), 1970: Ord. 9878 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord.
9807 § 13 (part), 1969: Ord. 9557 § 10 (part), 1968: Ord. 8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 3
§ 2722, 1951.)
Section 7.64.099PART Part 2. Operation Requirements
Section 7.64.100 Manager -- License required.
A. All establishments licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter shall have a responsible
person on the premises to act as manager at all times during which the picture arcade is open. Such
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manager, if not the licensee, shall first procure a license as such manager and pay an annual license fee in
the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title under the appropriate heading. _
B. A person other than the licensee shall not be employed as, or act as, such a manager until he has
the license required by this section. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10600 § l (part), 1972: Ord. 9807
§ 13 (part), 1969: Ord. 8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 4 § 2732, 1951.)
Section 7.64.110 Posting of regulations.
The licensee shall post and continuously keep posted a copy of this Part 2 in a conspicuous place
inside the licensed premises at all times. (Ord. 8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 4 § 2745,
1951.)
Section 7.64.120 Hours of operation.
The licensee shall not conduct or operate a picture arcade between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 7:00
a.m. of any day and shall exclude all customers, patrons and visitors therefrom between those hours.
(Ord. 12126 § 1, 1980: Ord. 8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 4 § 2731, 1951.)
Section 7.64.130 Premises -- Visibility from exterior.
The licensee shall not permit conditions to exist wherein any portion of the interior of a picture
arcade shall be visible from the outside of the premises. (Ord. 8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16
Art. 4 § 2734, 1951.)
Section 7.64.140 Premises -- Visibility of interior.
A licensee shall not maintain any picture arcade unless the entire interior of such premises wherein
the pictures are viewed is visible immediately upon entrance to such premises; and further, that the entire
body of any viewing person is also visible immediately upon entrance to the premises. (Ord. 8784 § 3
(part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 4 § 2733, 1951.)
Section 7.64.150 Premises -- Lighting.
Licensee shall maintain a minimum of one footcandle illumination generally distributed in all parts
of the premises at all times when the picture arcade is open or when the public is permitted to enter or
remain therein. (Ord. 8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 4 § 2735, 1951.)
Section 7.64.160 Examination of pictures by licensee.
The licensee shall examine the nature and content of the filmed pictures prior to showing or
displaying to patrons. (Ord. 8943 § 1, 1965: Ord. 8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 4 § 2737,
1951.)
Section 7.64.170 Premises -- Inspection requirements.
The licensee shall not permit any doors on the licensed premises to be locked during business hours
and, in addition, the licensee shall be responsible that any room or area on the licensed premises shall be
readily accessible at all times and shall. be open to view in its entirety for inspection by any law
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enforcement officer. (Ord. 8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 4 § 2736, 1951.)
Section 7.64.180 Persons under'18 years of age -- Prohibited -- Exceptions.
A person under the age of 18 years shall not remain in, enter or visit any picture arcade unless such
minor is accompanied at all times by his or her parent, guardian or spouse over 21 years of age. (Ord.
8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 4 § 2744, 1951.)
Section 7.64.190 Premises -- Persons under 18 years of age prohibited --
Exceptions.
A licensee, manager proprietor or other person in charge of such picture arcade shall not allow or
permit any persons under the age of 18 years to be, remain in, enter or visit such premises unless such
minor person at all times is accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or spouse over 21 years of age.
(Ord. 8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 4 § 2743, 1951.)
Section 7.64.200 Persons using alcohol or drugs prohibited.
A person shall not enter, be or remain in any part of a picture arcade, or premises licensed as such,
while in the possession of, consuming, using or under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drugs.
The licensee, manager and every supervisory employee shall not permit any such person to enter, be or
remain on the licensed premises. (Ord. 10059 § 3 (part) 1970: Ord 9807 § 13 (part), 1969: Ord. 8784 § 3
(part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 4 § 2741, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.66
PINBALL MACHINES
Sections:
7.66.010
Pinball machine defined.
7.66.020
Use prohibited where.
7.66.030
Destruction of machines required'when.
7.66.040
Deposit of money from destroyed machines.
7.66.050
Order releasing machines from custody.
7.66.060
Violation -- Penalty.
Section 7.66.010 Pinball machine defined.
As used in this chapter, "pinball machine" means any punchboard or any table game or device
commonly known as a "pin game" or "marble game" or any claw, scoop or grab machine, or any "horse
racing" machine or game, or any device similar thereto, the operation, use or play of which is controlled
by placing therein any coin, plate, disk, plug, key or other device, or by the payment of any fee, or upon
the payment or delivery of anything of value, or upon the making of any purchase. (Ord. 4852 § 1, 1947).
Section 7.66.020 Use prohibited where.
Every person, firm, or corporation who keeps, maintains, possesses, or has under his control, either
as owner, lessee, agent, employee, mortgagee, or otherwise, in any place except a building designed for
and used exclusively for residence purposes or a part of a building where such part was designed for and
is used exclusively for residence purposes, and any yards or courts used exclusively appurtenant thereto,
any pinball machine, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 4852 § 2, 1947).
Section 7.66.030 Destruction of machines required when.
The sheriff shall destroy any pinball machine which is used, kept, placed or maintained in violation
of any statute, or of the ordinance codified in this chapter or of any other ordinance after any person, firm
or corporation, owning, possessing or having control of such machine has pleaded guilty to, or has been
convicted of such violation and such violation has become final. (Ord. 4852 § 3, 1947.)
Section 7.66.040 Deposit of money from destroyed machines.
The sheriff shall deposit in the county treasury to the credit of the general fund all money contained
in any machine, which machine he destroys pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.66.030. He shall
destroy all other contents of any such machine. (Ord. 4852 § 4, 1947).
Section 7.66.050 Order releasing machines from custody.
The sheriff shall apply -to the judge of any court which has custody of any machine subject to
destruction under the terms of Section 7.66.030 for an order releasing such machines to him for the
purpose of complying with this chapter. (Ord. 4852 § 5, 1947).
Section 7.66.060 Violation -- Penalty.
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A. Any person, firm or corporation, or association of persons, violating any of the provisions of this
chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not to
exceed $500.00 or by, imprisonment in the County Jail for not to exceed six months, or by both such fine
and imprisonment.
B. Each such person, firm or corporation, or association of persons, shall be deemed guilty of a
separate offense for each day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this chapter
is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm or corporation, or association of persons, and
is punishable therefor as provided by this chapter. (Ord. 4852 § 7, 1947).
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Chapter 7.70
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Sections:
7.70.010 Definitions.
7.70.020 License -- Required.
7.70.030 New license -- Conditions.
7.70.040 Prorating of fees.
7.70.050 Employment of sex offenders prohibited.
7.70.060 License -- Additional grounds for denial or revocation.
Section 7.70.010 Definitions.
A. "Private school" means any school giving a course of training similar to that given in any grade of
a public school from kindergarten to the twelfth grade, inclusive, but shall not include:
1. Public schools;
2. Trade schools;
3. Institutions for the conduct of which a license from the state is obtained;
4. Institutions maintained by any bona fide religious organization, or by and for the adherents of
a bona fide church, sect or denomination.
B. "Sex offense" means any one or more of the offenses listed below:
1. Any offense defined in Sections 266, 267, 285, 286, 288, 288a, 647a, subdivision 3 or 4 of
Section 261, or subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 647 of the Penal Code;
2. Any offense defined in former subdivision 5 of former Section 647 of the Penal Code repealed
by Chapter 560 of the Statutes of 1961, or any offense defined in former subdivision 2 of former Section
311 of the Penal Code repealed by Chapter 2147 of the Statutes of 1961 if the offense defined in such
sections was committed prior to September 15, 1961, to the same extent that such an offense committed
prior to such date was a sex offense for the purposes of Section 12912 of the Education Code of the state
of California prior to September 15, 1961;
3. Any offense defined in Section 314 of the Penal Code committed on or after September 15,
1961;
4. Any offense defined in former subdivision 1 of former Section 311 of the Penal Code repealed
by Chapter 2147 of the Statutes of 1961 committed on or after September 7, 1955, and prior to
September 15, 1961;
5. Any offense involving lewd and lascivious conduct under Section 272 of the Penal Code
committed on or after September 15, 1961;
6. Any offense involving lewd and lascivious conduct under former Section 702 of the Welfare
and Institutions Code repealed by Chapter 1616 of the Statutes of 1961 if such offense was committed
prior to September 15, 1961, to the same extent that such an offense committed prior to such date was a
sex offense for the purpose of Section 12912 of the Education Code of the state of California prior to
September 15, 1961;
7. Any attempt to commit any of the abovementioned offenses;
8. Any offense committed or attempted in any other state which, if committed or attempted in
this state, would have been punishable as one or more of the abovementioned offenses. (Ord. 8454 § 3
(part), 1963: Ord. 6691 § 1, 1955; Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 13 §§ 621 and 624, 1951.)
Section 7.70.020 License -- Required.
Every person conducting, managing or operating a private school shall first procure a license and pay
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an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate
heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 8 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860
Ch. 2 Art. 13 § 622, 1951.)
Section 7.70.030 New license -- Conditions.
The tax collector shall not issue a license (other than a renewal) to conduct a private school until the
business license commission receives reports from the regional planning commission, the health officer
and the forester and fire warden that the proposed private school will be conducted in compliance with
all ordinances, laws, statutes and regulations of the enforcement of which, respectively, such officers
have jurisdiction, and so notifies the tax collector. (Ord. 8454 § 3 (part), 1963: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 13 §
623, 1951.)
Section 7.70.040 Prorating of fees.
A person applying either for a new license or a renewal to conduct a private school may request a
license which will expire at the end of June 30th. In such case, he shall pay a fee equal to that proportion
of the required fee as the length of such license bears to one year. (Ord. 9807 § 6, 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2
Art. 13 § 622.5, 1951.)
Section 7.70.050 Employment of sex offenders prohibited.
A person conducting a private school shall not employ or retain in his employment in any position of
teacher or other position in which such employer deals directly with the pupils any person which he
knows or should know has been guilty of, or has been convicted of, any sex offense. (Ord. 8454 § 3
(part), 1963: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 13 § 625, 1951.)
Section 7.70.060 License -- Additional grounds for denial or revocation.
In addition to the grounds stated in Section 7.06.090 and Chapter 7.08 of this title, a license to
conduct a private school may be denied or revoked if the business license commission finds:
A. The applicant or licensee will not conduct or has not conducted the private school in compliance
with all ordinances, including Section 7.70.050 and all other provisions of this chapter, laws, statutes and
regulations, of the enforcement of which it has jurisdiction; or
B. The curriculum standards, qualifications of teachers or quality of custodial care will not be or is
not equal to what the applicant or licensee claims or represents it will be, or is; or
C. The regional planning commission, health officer, or the forester and fire warden has reported that
the private school will be or has been conducted in violation of any ordinance, law, statute or regulation,
of the enforcement of which the reporting officer has jurisdiction. (Ord. 8454 § 3 (part), 1963: Ord. 5860
Ch. 2 Art. 13 § 626, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.72
PUBLIC EATING PLACES
Sections:
7.72.010 Public eating place defined.
7.72.020 License required.
7.72.030 Sale of edibles from other places -- License required.
7.72.040 Exceptions to chapter applicability.
Section 7.72.010 Public eating place defined.
"Public eating place" means and includes every restaurant, lunch room, tea room, coffee shop, soda
fountain, public boarding house, hotel, club, beer parlor, cocktail lounge, and every other public place
where food or drinks are prepared or served, or both, to be consumed by the public on the premises, and
all kitchens, commissaries and other rooms appurtenant thereto, or connected therewith. All places where
sandwiches, lunches, or similar food are prepared for sale or gift to the public, shall be classed as public
eating places. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 14 § 651, 1951.)
Section 7.72.020 License required.
Every person conducting, managing or carrying on the business of a public eating place shall first
procure a license and pay an annual fee for each public eating place in the amount set forth in Section
7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10159 § 5 (part),
1970: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part),. 1964: Ord. 7159 § 8 (part), 1957: Ord. 6586 § 7 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2
Art. 14 § 652, 1951.)
Section 7.72.030 Sale of edibles from other places -- License required.
Every person engaged in the business of selling liquids or edibles for human consumption from
wayside stands upon or adjacent to public highways, or from stores or other established places of
business except public eating places, or exclusively by dispensing machine, shall first procure a license
and pay an annual license fee for each such wayside stand or store or place of business in the amount set
forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord.
102.17 § 9 (part), 1971: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7269 § 3, 1957: Ord. 7159 § 8 (part), 1957: Ord.
6303 § 3, 1953: Ord. 5958 § 11, 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 14 § 654, 1951.)
Section 7.72.040 Exceptions to chapter applicability.
This chapter does not apply to sales of edible agricultural products sold as -grown, which have not
been processed in any way other than washing, which sales are made from residences or other structures
by the owners or tenants thereof, or members of their immediate families, where such residences or other
structures are not designed, constructed or altered so as to display the edible agriculture products to be
sold, or where such structures are temporary and without sides of any kind and such residences or other
structures are located on the property on which such edible agricultural products are raised, grown or
produced, whether such sales are advertised by signs or not. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 14 § 656, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.74
REBOUND TUMBLING CENTERS AND OTHER AMUSEMENT DEVICES
Sections:
7.74.010
Definitions.
7.74.020
License requirements.
7.74.030
Former license.
7.74.040
Renewal of licenses.
7.74.050
Referral of license documents.
7.74.060
Rebound tumbling center -- Insurance requirements.
7.74.070
Rebound tumbling center -- Equipment.
7.74.080
Rebound tumbling center -- Rules and regulations.
7.74.090
Rebound tumbling center -- Supervision.
7.74.100
Rebound tumbling center -- Qualifications of supervisors.
7.74.110
Rebound tumbling center -- Accidents -- Operator duties.
7.74.120
Rebound tumbling center -- Telephone required.
7.74.130
Rebound tumbling center -- First-aid equipment.
7.74.140
Rebound tumbling center -- Sanitation.
7.74.150
Rebound tumbling center -- Drinking facilities.
7.74.160
Rebound tumbling center -- Toilet facilities.
Section 7.74.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
A. "Rebound tumbling center" means a place where rebound tumbling equipment is provided and
maintained for public use.
B. "Rebound tumbling equipment" means a fabric bed or surface designed to provide resilience by
virtue of its own elasticity or that provided by an elastic or spring suspension system, or both, within a
stable and tested frame and intended to be used for jumping, bounding or acrobatic tumbling. (Ord. 7817
§ 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. Art. 1 §§ 1101 and 1102, 1951.)
Section 7.74.020 License requirements.
Every person exhibiting, showing or operating a rebound tumbling center, merry-go-round, ferris
wheel, toboggan, slide, swing or other similar type of amusement device, and charging a fee for the same,
except such an amusement device which is operated as part of an activity for which a license has been
issued pursuant to Section 7.90.380, 7.25.010. and 7.25.020, shall first procure a license and pay an
annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.0 10 of this title, under the appropriate heading.
(Ord. 12207 § 8, 1980: Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 9688 § 3 (part), 1968: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part),
1960: Ord. 7817 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 5 Art. 2 § 1111, 1951.)
Section 7.74.030 Former license.
A. Except as to rebound tumbling centers, Section 7.74.020 is a continuation and restatement of the
provisions of former Section 321 of Ordinance 5860 and not a new enactment. All licenses granted
pursuant to former Section 321, except licenses for rebound tumbling centers, shall be continued for the
term granted as licenses issued pursuant to this chapter unless sooner revoked.
B. If a person obtained a license for a rebound tumbling center pursuant to said former Section 321
and paid the fee required thereby, he may, upon the surrender of such license and full compliance with all
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provisions of this chapter, procure a license for a rebound tumbling center for a term of one year after the
effective day of the ordinance codified in this chapter, unless sooner revoked, without the payment of any
fee, other than the fee paid for such surrendered license. (Ord. 7817 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 5
Art. 2 § 1112, 1951.)
Section 7.74.040 Renewal of licenses.
If a person holding a license issued pursuant to former Section 321 of Ordinance 5860 for an
amusement device other than a rebound tumbling center obtains a license pursuant to this chapter for a
continuation of the use of the same amusement device at the same location, .such license obtained
pursuant to that chapter shall be deemed a renewal. (Ord. 7817 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 5 Art. 2 §
1113, 1951.)
Section 7.74.050 Referral of license documents.
Upon receipt of the license fee for a license for a rebound tumbling center (or upon receiving the
surrender of a license granted pursuant to former Section 321 of Ordinance 5860), the tax collector shall
transmit copies of the license fee referral memorandum to the health officer, sheriff, county engineer, and
the regional planning commission. (Ord. 7817 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 5 Art. 2 § 1114, 1951.)
Section 7.74.060 Rebound tumbling center -- Insurance requirements.
A. The operator of a rebound tumbling center shall procure and at all times maintain in full force and
effect a policy of liability insurance for each rebound tumbling equipment insuring him against liability
arising from personal injury with limits of not less than:
1. $50,000.00 for any one occurence;
2. $25,000.00 for any one person, per occurrence.
B. The operator shall file a true copy of his insurance policy or policies with the tax collector. (Ord.
7817 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 5 Art. 2 § 1115, 1951.)
Section 7.74.070 . Rebound tumbling center -- Equipment.
Rebound tumbling equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair. Rebound tumbling
equipment which has broken springs or broken webbing shall not be used. The licensee shall take
precautionary measures to prevent broken springs from disengaging from the assembly. (Ord. 7817 § 2
(part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 5 Art. 3 § 1121, 1951.)
Section 7.74.080 Rebound tumbling center -- Rules and regulations.
The licensee shall enforce, and all customers using rebound tumbling equipment shall observe and
obey the following rules and regulations which shall be printed in clear, easily read letters not less than
one inch in size, and posted in one or more conspicuous and well -lighted locations within the tumbling
equipment center:
A. Not over one person on the apparatus at a time.
B. No flips, twists or similar difficult routines unless under the immediate supervision of a qualified
instructor, or until qualified as demonstrated by an officially acceptable certificate or as determined by
the operator. In case of dispute with a patron, the operator's ruling shall be final.
C. No use of equipment in shoes or in bare feet.
D. All patrons shall strictly and promptly comply with requests or requirements of operator.
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E. No use while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or when not in condition to safely use
the equipment as determined by operator.
F. No jumping from apparatus to apparatus or to any point outside the frame of the apparatus.
G. No actions allowed which will or may seriously distract or interfere with a performer.
H. No children under six years of age shall be allowed to use the equipment unless accompanied by a
responsible adult.
1. No smoking, eating or drinking while using the equipment. (Ord. 7817 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860
Ch. 5 Art. 3 § 1122, 1951.)
Section 7.74.090 Rebound tumbling center -- Supervision.
A. A rebound tumbling center, whenever open for use, shall be under the direct supervision of as
many supervisors as are necessary to comply with the posted rules.
B. The supervisor shall be observing all equipment units whenever they are in use.
C. Each unit shall be numbered or otherwise clearly designated.
D. A suitable loudspeaker system shall be maintained to enforce the rules except where there are less
than eight units.
E. There shall be at least one supervisor on active supervising duty for each 12 units or fractional part
which are in use. (Ord. 7817 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 5 Art. 3 § 1123, 1951.)
Section 7.74.100 Rebound tumbling center -- Qualifications of supervisors.
A rebound tumbling supervisor shall be:
A. 18 years of age or over;
B. Of good moral character;
C. Trained and experienced in the supervision and control of personnel, both skilled and unskilled, in
the art of rebound tumbling;
D. Physically and otherwise fully fit to manage the facility. (Ord. 7817 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860
Ch. 5 Art. 3 § 1124, 1951.)
Section 7.74.110 Rebound tumbling center -- Accidents -- Operator duties.
The operator of a rebound tumbling center shall:
A. Direct to competent care for handling and disposition all accidents and injuries;
B. Unless the county health officer agrees to accept a verbal or telephonic report, report in writing to
the county health officer all accidents of a nature to cause unconsciousness, broken or sprained
extremities or bones, removal, breaking or loosening of teeth, hemorrhaging or lacerations which may
require suturing, and eye injuries;
C. Maintain on the premises records of all medical aid or care administered;
D. Keep, in a place readily available at all times to himself and his employees, the telephone number
of available emergency service. (Ord. 7817 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 5 Art. 3 § 1125, 1951.)
Section 7.74.120 Rebound tumbling center -- Telephone required.
The operator of a rebound tumbling center shall maintain on the premises a telephone which shall be
available for emergency use at all times during which the rebound tumbling center is in operation. (Ord.
7817 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 5 Art. 4 § 1131, 1951.)
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Section 7.74.130 Rebound tumbling center -- First-aid equipment.
The operator of a rebound tumbling center at all times shall maintain on the premises and replenish
as necessary an adequate first-aid kit of at least 16 units, as recommended by the American Red Cross
First Aid Manual. (Ord. 7817 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 5 Art. 4 § 1132, 1951.)
Section 7.74.140 Rebound tumbling center -- Sanitation.
The operator of a rebound tumbling center shall keep the premises and all facilities in a clean
condition. He shall provide, as needed to prevent litter, waste containers and appropriate signs. (Ord.
7817 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 5 Art. 4 § 1133, 1951.)
Section 7.74.150 Rebound tumbling center -- Drinking facilities.
The operator of a rebound tumbling center shall provide on the premises drinking facilities which
shall consist of either a sanitary drinking fountain or bottled water and paper cups available in a suitable,
sanitary dispenser. (Ord. 7817 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 5 Art. 4 § 1134, 1951.)
Section 7.74.160 Rebound tumbling center -- Toilet facilities.
On the premises of a rebound tumbling center, the operator shall at all times maintain not less than
one water -flush type toilet for each sex, except that the operator may maintain one or both of such toilets
at another, location not more than 150 feet from the rebound tumbling center if he files with the tax
collector a written agreement, approved by the health officer, between himself and the owner or person in
lawful possession of the premises on which such toilets are located that such toilet facilities may be used
by all persons while patronizing the said rebound tumbling center and that such toilets at all times while
such center is open will be kept unlocked and available for the use of such patrons. (Ord. 7817 § 2 (part),
1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 5 Art. 4 § 1135, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.76
SALE OF SECONDHAND GOODS
Sections:
7.76.009PART Part 1. Licensing Generally
7.76.010
License -- Application required -- Filing.
7.76.020
Action on application.
7.76.030
Additional information.
7.76.039PART Part 2. Auctioneers
7.76.040
License -- Required -- Fee.
7.76.050
Exceptions to Part 2 applicability -- Certain public property.
7.76.060
Exceptions to Part 2 applicability -- Private residence sales.
7.76.070
License -- Bond required.
7.76.080
Form of bond.
7.76.090
Alternative bond.
7.76.100
Savings and loan certificates and shares.
7.76.110
Satisfaction of judgment -- Filing of agreement required.
7.76.120
Sale at private residence -- Merchandise restrictions.
7.76.130
Goods of one person -- Sale restrictions.
7.76.140
Goods of one person -- Exceptions to restrictions.
7.76.150
Recordkeeping requirements.
7.76.159PART Part 3. Foundry
7.76.160
Foundry defined.
7.76.170
License required.
7.76.179PART Part 4. Oil -Tool Exchange
7.76.180
Definitions.
7.76.190
License required.
7.76.200
Transactions with persons under 21 years of age prohibited.
7.76.209PART Part 5. Pawnbrokers
7.76.210
Definitions.
7.76.220
License required.
7.76.230
Hours of operation.
7.76.239PART Part 6. Secondhand Dealers and Salvage Collectors
7.76.240
Definitions.
7.76.250
Salvage collector -- License required.
7.76.260
Salvage dealer -- License required.
7.76.270
Secondhand dealer -- License required.
7.76.280
Charitable institutions -- Licensing.
7.76.290
Charitable institutions -- Identification cards for drivers.
7.76.300
Hours of operation.
7.76.309PART Part 7. Records and Disposal of Property
7.76.310
Buy -form -- Defined.
7.76.320
Copy of chapter furnished to licensee.
7.76.330
Buy -form -- Daily transmittal to sheriff required -- Contents.
7.76.340
Buy -form -- Identification of seller or pledger.
7.76.350
Seller or pledger of merchandise -- Identification required.
7.76.360
Disposal of merchandise -- Holding period.
7.76.370
Goods not to be altered.
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7.76.380
Goods not to be destroyed.
7.76.390
Exemptions -- Purchases from other licensees.
7.76.400
Exemptions -- Certain articles.
7.76.410
Exemptions -- Purchases from established business.
7.76.420
Release of goods following sheriffs inspection.
7.76.430
Hold order by sheriff -- Conditions.
7.76.440
Export of goods -- Inspection required.
7.76.450
Records to be retained -- By licensee.
7.76.460
Records to be retained -- By sheriff.
Section 7.76.009PART Part 1. Licensing Generally
Section 7.76.010 License -- Application required -- Filing.
Every person desiring to obtain a license to conduct or carry on any business mentioned or defined in
this chapter shall file an application in writing therefor, in the office of the county tax collector upon a
form to be provided by the tax collector. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 1 § 1301, 1951.)
Section 7.76.020 Action on application.
Upon receipt of an application for a license, the tax collector shall send copies of such application to
those officers and departments designated by the board of supervisors. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 1 § 1302,
1951.)
Section 7.76.030 Additional information.
Every officer and department to which an application for a license is referred may require such
additional information and the filing of such additional forms as he deems necessary. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7
Art. 1 § 1303, 1951.)
Section 7.76.039PART Part 2. Auctioneers
Section 7.76.040 License -- Required -- Fee.
Every auctioneer shall pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this
title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 §
10 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 2 § 1311, 1951.)
Section 7.76.050 Exceptions to Part 2 applicability -- Certain public property.
No auctioneer's license is required for the selling of any goods at public sale belonging to the United
States, or to this state, or for the sale of property by virtue of any process issued by any state or federal
court. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 2 § 1312, 1951.)
Section 7.76.060 Exceptions to Part 2 applicability -- Private residence sales.
No auctioneer's license is required from any person selling his own property at his own private
residence. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 2 § 1313, 1951.)
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Section 7.76.070 License -- Bond required.
The tax collector shall not issue an auctioneer's license until the applicant files with the tax collector
an auctioneer's bond, complying with this Part 2. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 2 § 1314, 1951.)
Section 7.76.080 Form of bond.
An auctioneer's bond shall be approved by the tax collector and be in substance in the following
form:
"AUCTIONEER'S BOND
"KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That we as Principal, and and , as sureties, are held and firmly bound,
both jointly and severally, in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars, lawful money of the United States, unto
the County of Los Angeles, a political subdivision, and to every person, firm or corporation; insuring any
of them against any loss or damage that may result to any person, firm or corporation who is aggrieved or
damaged by any act of the principal as auctioneer or by any of his employees in violation of or contrary
to any provision of Section 1317 of Ordinance No. 5860, entitled "An ordinance regulating and licensing
businesses and other activities," adopted November 27, 1951, as amended, or by the fraud or other
misleading of any kind by the principal or by any employee of the principal. This undertaking is not void
upon the first recovery but may be sued upon and recovered upon from time to time by any person
aggrieved until the whole penalty is exhausted in the full sum of $5,000 lawful money of the United
States of America, for the payment of which well and truly to be made we hereby bind ourselves and our
heirs, and each of our successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents." (Ord. 7778
§ 6 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 2 § 1315, 1951.)
Section 7.76.090 Alternative bond.
An applicant for an auctioneer's license may present to the county counsel an auctioneer's bond
worded differently than as quoted in Section 7.76.080. If the bond as presented has the same legal effect
as a bond reading exactly as quoted in Section 7.76.080, the county counsel may approve such bond and
the tax collector may accept such bond in lieu of the bond worded exactly as quoted in said Section
7.74.080. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 2 § 1316, 1951.)
Section 7.76.100 . Savings and loan certificates and shares.
In lieu of the undertaking required by this Part 2, the auctioneer may deposit with the tax collector
and assign to the county savings and loan certificates or shares to the value of $5,000.00, subject to all of
the provisions of Chapter 4.36 of this code.' (Ord. 9807 § 8 (part), 1969: Ord. 7848 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord.
5860 Ch. 7 Art. 2 § 13 16.2, 1951.)
Section 7.76.110 Satisfaction of judgment -- Filing of agreement required.
An auctioneer who deposits with the clerk of the board and assigns to the county savings and loan
certificates or shares in lieu of filing the undertaking required by this Part 2 also, at the same time, shall
file with the clerk of the board an agreement in writing in which he agrees that the county may, and the
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county may, satisfy, either in whole or in part, from such certificates or shares, any final judgment, the
payment of which would have been guaranteed by the undertaking required by this Part 2. (Ord. 7848 § 2
(part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 2 § 1316.4, 1951.)
Section 7.76.120 Sale at private residence -- Merchandise restrictions.
A person shall not sell at public auction any goods, wares or merchandise from a private residence
except goods, wares or merchandise belonging to the resident of such home and used as or as part of the
furnishings of such residence. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 2 § 1317, 1951.)
Section 7.76.130 Goods of one person -- Sale restrictions.
If either a public or private auction is advertised to be, or in any manner represented to be, sale of the
property or stock of any particular person, a person shall not sell or offer for sale at such auction any
goods, wares or merchandise other than the property or stock of such person. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 2 §
1318, 1951.)
Section 7.76.140 Goods of one person -- Exceptions to restrictions.
A. Section 7.76.130 does not prohibit the sale at the same private or public auction of goods, wares
or merchandise, other than the property or stock of such person, firm or corporation if. -
1.
f:1. All written advertisements, representations or other announcements state, in type not smaller
than the largest type used in such advertisement, representation or other announcement: "Property other
than, and in addition to the property (or stock or goods) of (naming the person
or business) will also be offered for sale.";
2. Every person who orally announces such sale, at the same time, in a voice not less audible,
distinctly and clearly states that property other than and in addition to the property, stock or goods of
such person or business will also be offered for sale.
B. This section does not modify in any way the provisions of Section 7.76.120. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art.
2 § 1319, 1951.)
Section 7.76.150 Recordkeeping requirements.
In addition to the requirements of Part 7 of this chapter, every auctioneer shall include, in the records
kept by him, the amount and date of all sales and names of the persons to whom sold. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7
Art. 2 § 1320, 1951.)
Section 7.76.159PART Part 3. Foundry
Section 7.76.160 Foundry defined. .
As used in this Part 3, "foundry" includes any place where .metals are melted or cast, or both,
including die casting. (Ord. 8073 § 19, 1961: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 4 § 1324, 1951.)
Section 7.76.170 License required.
Every person conducting a foundry shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in the
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amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part),
1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 12 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 4 § 1325, 1951.)
Section 7.76.179PART Part 4. Oil -Tool Exchange
Section 7.76.180 Definitions.
A. "Itinerant oil -tool exchange" means any person having no established place of business and
engaged in buying or selling, or both, as owner or consignee, or exchanging any secondhand oil -well
tools, oil -well machinery, oil -well equipment, mining supplies, mining equipment, mining machinery or
other goods, wares or merchandise used in or appurtenant to oil drilling, oil pumping, or mining, or any
secondhand tools, machinery, equipment or other goods, wares or merchandise which can be used in or
appurtenant to oil drilling, oil pumping, or mining.
B. "Oil -tool exchange" means any person engaged in or conducting the business of buying or selling,
or both, as owner or as consignee, or exchanging any secondhand oil -well tools, oil -well machinery, oil -
well equipment, mining supplies, mining equipment, mining machinery, or other goods, wares or
merchandise used in or appurtenant to oil drilling, oil pumping, or mining, or any secondhand tools,
machinery, equipment or other goods, wares or merchandise which can be used in or appurtenant to oil
drilling, oil pumping, or mining, and who has a permanent place of business. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 5 §§
1331 and 1332, 1951.)
Section 7.76.190 License required.
Every person. conducting either an oil -tool exchange or itinerant oil -tool exchange shall pay an
annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading.
(Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 12 (part). 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7
Art. 5 § 1333, 1951.)
Section 7.76.200 Transactions with persons under 21 years of age prohibited.
Oil -tool exchanges and itinerant oil -tool exchanges shall not deal with, exchange, purchase, or take
as a pledge or otherwise, any goods, wares or merchandise offered to such oil -tool exchange or itinerant
oil -tool exchange from any minor under 21 years of age. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 5 § 1334, 1951.)
Section 7.76.209PART Part 5. Pawnbrokers
Section 7.76.210 Definitions.
A. "Pawnbroker" means any person engaged in any one or more of the following businesses:
1. Pawnbroking;
2. Lending money for himself or any other person upon personal property, pawns or pledges, in
the possession of the lender;
3. Purchasing articles of personal property and reselling or agreeing to resell such articles to the
vendors or assignees at prices agreed upon at or before the time of such purchase.
B. "Pawnshop" means any room, store, building or other place in which the business of pawnbroker
is engaged in, carried on or conducted. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 6 §§ 1341 and 1342, 1951.)
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Section 7.76.220 License required.
Every pawnbroker shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth
in Section 7.14.0 10 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 §
1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 12 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 6 § 1343, 1951.)
Section 7.76.230 Hours of operation.
A pawnbroker shall not, and an agent or employee of a pawnbroker shall not, accept any pledge, or
loan any money on personal property, or purchase or receive any goods or merchandise, or any article or
thing whatsoever, or in any manner whatsoever engage in or conduct the business of pawnbroker between
7:00 p.m. of any day and 7:00 a.m. of the following day. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 6 § 1344, 1951.)
Section 7.76.239PART Part 6. Secondhand Dealers and Salvage Collectors
Section 7.76.240 Definitions.
A. "Salvage collector" means a person, not an itinerant oil -tool exchange, and not having a fixed
place of business in the unincorporated territory of the county, who goes from house to house, or from
place to place, gathering, collecting, buying, selling or otherwise dealing in any old rags, sacks, bottles,
cans, papers, metal (including gold and mercury), or other articles commonly known as salvage.
B. "Salvage dealer" means a person, not an auto wrecker and not an oil -tool exchange, having a fixed
place of business in the county and engaged in conducting, managing, carrying on or maintaining any
place where old rags, sacks, bottles, papers, metals or other articles commonly known as salvage, except
gold or silver or platinum or mercury, are gathered together, stored or kept for shipment, sale or transfer.
C. "Secondhand dealer" is a person, other than a used -car dealer or dealer in secondhand books or
magazines, engaged in conducting, managing or carrying on the business of buying, selling or otherwise
dealing in secondhand goods, wares or merchandise, including gold, silver, platinum and mercury, but
does not include a person who does not sell, or offer to sell, secondhand goods, wares or merchandise
except such as is received by such person as payment or part payment for a new article sold by him. (Ord.
8073 § 21 (part), 1961: Ord. 7778 § 6 (part), 1960: Ord. 7462 § 19 (part), 1959: Ord. 6087 § 2 (part),
1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 7 §§ 1351, 1353 and 1355, 1951.)
Section 7.76.250 Salvage collector -- License required.
Except as hereinafter in this Part 6 otherwise provided, every salvage collector, for each wagon,
vehicle, motor vehicle or car used by him in his business, shall first pay an annual license fee in the
amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part),
1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 8073 § 21 (part), 1961: Ord. 7159 § 12 (part), 1957: Ord. 6856 § 7
(part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 7 § 1356, 1951.)
Section 7.76.260 Salvage dealer -- License required.
Every salvage dealer shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth
in Section 7.14.0 10 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § I (part), 1975: Ord. 9630 §
8 (part), 1968: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 8073 § 21 (part), 1961: Ord. 7159 § 12 (part), 1957: Ord.
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5860 Ch. 7 Art. 7 § 1354, 1951.)
Section 7.76.270 Secondhand dealer -- License required.
Except as in this title otherwise provided, every secondhand dealer shall first procure a license and
shall pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010, under the appropriate heading.
(Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 12 (part), 1957: Ord. 6087 § 2
(part), 1952: Ord. 5958 § 16, 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 7 § 1352, 1951.)
Section 7.76.280 Charitable institutions -- Licensing.
Any institution or organization which is conducted, managed or carried on exclusively for the benefit
of charitable purposes, from which no profit is derived either directly or indirectly by any person other
than bona fide employees thereof, which files with the tax collector, in addition to all matters and
information otherwise provided for in this chapter, a certified copy of its articles of incorporation, if any,
and a statement in writing, duly sworn to by one of its officers, setting forth the purposes of such
institution or organization, which sworn statement includes a detailed statement as to its manner of doing
business and dispensing charity, and such other information as the tax collector requires, may obtain a
license in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title under the appropriate heading. (Ord.
11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 8073 § 21 (part), 1961: Ord. 7778 § 6 (part),
1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art.7 § 1357, 1951.)
Section 7.76.290 Charitable institutions -- Identification cards for drivers.
Such charitable institution or organization shall furnish to each driver of every vehicle used to collect
salvage for such institution, and to every individual employed to assist such driver, an identification card
containing the name of the charitable institution or organization, the name and complete description of
the driver or individual employed to assist a driver, including age, sex, race, height, weight, complexion,
and color of eyes and hair. (Ord. 8073 § 21 (part), 1961: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 7 § 1358, 1951.)
Section 7.76.300 Hours of operation.
A person engaged in conducting, managing or carrying on the business of secondhand dealer, salvage
dealer or salvage collector shall not, and an agent or employee of and such person shall not, accept any
pledge or loan any money upon personal property or purchase or receive any goods, wares or
merchandise, or any article or thing, or in any manner whatsoever engage in or conduct any such business
between the hour of 7:00 in the afternoon of any day and the hour of 7:00 of the forenoon of the
following day. (Ord. 8073 § 21 (part), 1961: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 7 § 1359.)
Section 7.76.309PART Part 7. Records and Disposal of Property
Section 7.76.3.10 Buy -form -- Defined.
The term "buy -form" mentioned in this Part 7 means and shall be the name of the form or forms
furnished by the state of California to the licensee for the purpose of recording and furnishing by the
licensee to the sheriff of the required information relative to purchases, pledges or consignments. (Ord.
88-0126 § 33, 1988: Ord. 5860 Ch., 7 Art. 9 § 1391, 1951.)
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Section 7.76.320 Copy of chapter furnished to licensee.
A copy of this Chapter 7.76 shall be furnished each new licensee upon the first delivery of the buy -
form by the sheriff, and the licensee must be furnished with all subsequent amendments that affect the
type of business of the licensee. Additional copies of this chapter and amendments may be procured from
the office of the board by the licensee upon demand. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 9 § 1406, 1951.)
Section 7.76.330 Buy -form -- Daily transmittal to sheriff required -- Contents.
Every licensee under this chapter shall, at the close of each business day, mail to the sheriff the buy -
form, or buy -forms made out during that day. Such buy -forms shall contain a full, true and complete
report of all goods, wares, merchandise or other things received on deposit, pledged or purchased, during
that day, except household furniture, used tires and used batteries, which household furniture, used tires
or used batteries were taken in part payment for new tires or new batteries, and except merchandise
originally sold new by the licensee and subsequently taken as a trade-in on other merchandise sold by the
same licensee, and shall also contain other information required by the sheriff which, considering the
type of business of the licensee, may assist in the detection of stolen property. (Ord. 5958 § 18 (part),
1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 9 § 1392, 1951.)
Section 7.76.340 Buy -form -- Identification of seller or pledger.
Every licensee under this chapter shall enter upon the buy -form positive identification furnished by
the seller, pledge -maker or consignee, such as driver's license number, work badge number, auto or truck
license number, salvage collector's business license number, in addition to the individual's true name and
address. In addition to the positive identification mentioned above, the licensee shall require the seller,
pledge -maker or consignee to furnish a plain impression print of his right index finger, or next finger in
the event of amputation, upon the face side of the original sheet of the buy -form. (Ord. 8097 § 6 (part),
1961: Ord. 7778 § 6 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 9 § 1393, 1951.)
Section 7.76.350 Seller or pledger of merchandise -- Identification required.
Every person who sells, pledges or consigns any property to any licensee in the course of business
covered by such license, except household furniture, used tires or used batteries then in part payment for
new tires or new batteries, and except merchandise originally sold new by the licensee and subsequently
then as a trade-in on other merchandise sold by the same licensee, shall furnish true, positive
identification to the licensee by which such person can be located by the sheriff. (Ord. 5958 § 18 (part),
1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 9 § 1394, 1951.)
Section 7.76.360 Disposal of merchandise -- Holding period.
A person, other than a used car dealer, shall not melt, destroy, sell or otherwise dispose of any article,
goods, wares, merchandise or thing obtained or used in any business for the conduct of which a license is
required by this chapter until 14 days after making a report to the sheriff as required by Section 7.76.330
that such article, goods, wares, merchandise or thing has been purchased or received by such person, firm
or corporation. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 9 § 1397, 1951.)
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Section 7.76.370 Goods not to be altered.
Until any article, goods, wares, merchandise or thing pledged to or purchased by any licensee under
this chapter are held for the time required by this chapter or released by the sheriff, such licensee shall
not clean, alter, repair, paint or otherwise change the appearance of such articles, goods, wares,
merchandise or things. At all times during business hours, he shall expose the same to public view. (Ord.
5860 Ch. 7 Art. 9 § 1399, 1951.)
Section 7.76.380 Goods not to be destroyed.
A foundry or salvage dealer shall not melt, destroy, sell or otherwise dispose of any metal purchased
or received by it which is, or by economically feasible repair can be made usable for the purpose for
which it was originally designed until 21 days after making a report to the sheriff as required by Section
7.76.330 that such metal has been received by the foundry or salvage dealer. (Ord. 8097 § 6 (part), 1961:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 9 § 1398, 1951.)
Section 7.76.390 Exemptions -- Purchases from other licensees.
The waiting period mentioned in Section 7.76.380 and the making of buy -forms mentioned in Section
7.76.330 does not apply to property purchased from a licensee holding a similar county license, if in the
sale of such property such licensee has complied with all the provisions of this Title 7. This section does
not apply to purchases made by salvage dealers from salvage collectors. A salvage collector's license is
not similar to a salvage dealer's license. (Ord. 8097 § 6 (part), 1961: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 9 § 1403,
1951.)
Section 7.76.400 Exemptions -- Certain articles.
The provisions contained in Sections 7.76.380 and 7.76.450 shall not be deemed to apply to the
purchase or the sale by salvage dealers or salvage collectors of rags, bottles (other than milk or cream
bottles), secondhand sacks (other than cement sacks), barrels, cans, shoes, lamps, stoves or household
furniture (with the exception of sewing machines and musical instruments), or the purchase or sale by
secondhand dealers of household furniture, with the exception of sewing machines, all musical
instruments, and typewriters. (Ord. 8097 § 6 (part), 1961: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 9 § 1404, 1951.)
Section 7.76.410 Exemptions -- Purchases from established business.
The waiting period required by Section 7.76.380 does not apply to property purchased on a bill of
sale or invoice from a regularly established place of business. As used in this section, an "established
place of business" means a place of business which has been dealing in the type of articles purchased at
the same location for not less than two years. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 9 § 1405, 1951.)
Section 7.76.420 Release of goods following sheriffs inspection.
The sheriff may release any property covered by this Chapter 7.76 which he inspects, if after such
inspection he is satisfied that such property is in the lawful possession of the licensee. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7
Art. 9 § 1400, 1951.)
Section 7.76.430 Hold order by sheriff -- Conditions.
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The sheriff may place a hold order upon any property acquired by the licensee in the course of his
business for a period of 90 days, and upon release of such property may require the licensee to keep a
true record of such property, and include therewith the true name and address of the person to whom such
property was sold, or any other method of disposition. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 9 § 1401, 1951.)
Section 7.76.440 Export of goods -- Inspection required.
A licensee under this Chapter 7.76 shall not export from this county any goods, wares, merchandise
or things pledged to or received by such licensee in his capacity as licensee until the sheriff has inspected
and released such property. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 9 § 1402, 1951.)
Section 7.76.450 Records to be retained -- By licensee.
Every licensee shall preserve for a period of two years a copy of the buy -form provided for that
purpose, containing a carbon -copy record thereon of the original writing made by the licensee, agent or
employee, the original of which has been furnished to the sheriff. Every such record and property
pledged, purchased or received by such licensee shall be produced for inspection to any peace officer.
(Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 9 § 1395, 1951.)
Section 7.76.460 Records to be retained -- By sheriff.
The sheriff shall maintain a file of all reports received pursuant to the terms of this chapter for a
period of two years, and such reports shall be open to inspection by any peace officer. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 7
Art. 9 § 1396, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.78
SOUND AND ADVERTISING VEHICLES
Sections:
7.78.009PART Part 1. Definitions and General Provisions
7.78.010
Definitions.
7.78.020
Exceptions -- Advertising vehicles.
7.78.030
Exceptions -- Vehicles sounding musical apparatus, horns or bells.
7.78.040
Exceptions -- Vehicles operated by governmental agency.
7.78.050
Continuation of chapter provisions.
7.78.060
Rights under earlier provisions.
7.78.069PART Part 2. Licensing
7.78.070
License -- Required.
7.78.080
Application for license -- Contents.
7.78.090
Application -- Vehicle information.
7.78.100
Application -- Area of operation.
7.78.110
Application -- Hours of operation.
7.78.120
Fees -- Requirements generally.
7.78.130
Fees -- Noncommercial operations.
7.78.140
Granting or denying license -- Conditions.
7.78.149PART Part 3. Operation Restrictions
7.78.150
Term of license.
7.78.160
Display of license.
7.78.170
Modification, suspension or revocation of license.
7.78.180
Advertising vehicle -- Parking restrictions.
7.78.190
Sound vehicles -- Times and locations when operation prohibited.
7.78.200
Advertising vehicles -- Operation on highways prohibited when.
7.78.210
Parking on highways prohibited.
7.78.220
Sound vehicle -- Loud and raucous noise prohibited.
7.78.230
Sound vehicle -- Obscenity and other language prohibited.
Section 7.78.009PART Part 1. Definitions and General Provisions
Section 7.78.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
A. "Advertising vehicle" means any vehicle which carries, while in motion or standing, for display to
the view of the public upon or along public highways, any signs, or any statuary or other advertising
objects, symbols, or matter; and any vehicle modeled to resemble a locomotive, railroad car, covered
wagon, or stagecoach, or which is contrived to buckle, to simulate explosion, or to fall apart, or to
function otherwise in strange or startling fashion, or which is especially fitted up to present a grotesque,
arresting or unusual appearance for advertising purposes, or for the purpose of attracting the attention of
the public upon or along the public highways.
B. 1. "Sound vehicle" means any vehicle, including aircraft, which carries or is equipped with any
instrument or device for the production or reproduction of music, spoken words, or other sounds, or any
loudspeaker, or other sound -amplifying device designed to enlarge the volume of sound produced by any
instrument or by the human voice, which 'instrument or device is used or intended to be used for the
purpose of advertising or calling attention to any article, thing or event, or for the purpose of addressing
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the public, or of attracting the attention of the public while such vehicle is traveling.
2. "Sound vehicle" does not include a vehicle equipped with a siren or horn designed and used
for the purpose of warning traffic because of such equipment or use.
(Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 14 Art. 1 § § 2501, 2502 and 2504, 1951.)
Section 7.78.020 Exceptions -- Advertising vehicles.
The putting of business notices, signs or emblems upon ordinary business vehicles does not make
such vehicles advertising vehicles so long as such vehicles are actually engaged in the usual business or
regular work of the owner and are not used merely or mainly for advertising or for attracting the attention
of the public. (Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 14 Art. l § 2506, 1951.)
Section 7.78.030 Exceptions -- Vehicles sounding musical apparatus, horns or bells.
A. The incidental sounding between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. of any day of a musical
sound apparatus, having a sound level not to exceed 20 decibels using six milliwatts as the zero reference
level, or horn or bell, in connection with the ordinary use and operation of a tradesman's, peddler's,
huckster's or hawker's cart or vehicle does not bring such cart or vehicle within the definition of "sound
vehicle."
B. A person shall not sound such musical apparatus or horn or bell between 9:00 p.m. of any day and
9:00 a.m. of the following day. (Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 14 Art. 1 § 2503, 1951.)
Section 7.78.040 Exceptions -- Vehicles operated by governmental agency.
A vehicle operated by any governmental agency within the course of its public functions is neither a
sound vehicle nor an advertising vehicle. (Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 14 Art. 1 § 2505,
1951.)
Section 7.78.050 Continuation of chapter provisions.
The provisions of this chapter, insofar as they are substantially the same as the provisions of
Ordinance 4516, entitled "An ordinance regulating the operation of sound vehicles and advertising
vehicles," adopted July 10, 1945, relating to the same subject matter, shall be construed as restatements
and continuations of said Ordinance 4516, as amended, and not as new enactments. (Ord. 7778 § 11
(part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 14 Art. 1 § 2507, 1951.)
Section 7.78.060 Rights under earlier provisions.
No rights given under any license granted pursuant to Ordinance 4516 are affected by the adoption of
this chapter or by the repeal of Ordinance 4516, but such rights shall hereafter be exercised according to
the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 14 Art. 1 § 2508, 1951.)
Section 7.78.069PART Part 2. Licensing
Section 7.78.070 License -- Required.
Before using or operating any sound or advertising vehicle the owner, hirer or other person in control
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thereof shall first obtain a license from the tax collector. (Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 14
Art. 3 § 2531, 1951.)
Section 7.78.080 Application for license -- Contents.
Each application for a license under this chapter shall set forth the license number and motor number
of each vehicle involved. Attached thereto shall be detailed plans and specifications of the special sound
or advertising devices or equipment to be used. As to sound vehicles, the maximum noise -producing
power of the equipment to be used shall be expressed in terms of decibels or otherwise indicated with
certainty. (Ord. 8073 § 28, 1961; Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 14 Art. 3 § 2534, 1951.)
Section 7.78.090 Application -- Vehicle information.
Each application for a license hereunder shall state whether the vehicles are to be used for
commercial advertising purposes. (Ord. 8073 § 29 (part), 1961: Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860
Ch. 14 Art. 3 § 2537, 1951.)
Section 7.78. 100 Application -- Area of operation.
Each application for a license hereunder shall designate the highways or areas upon or within which
each vehicle is to be operated, which shall not include any place where such operation is prohibited by
this title. (Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 14 Art. 3 § 2535, 1951.)
Section 7.78.110 Application -- Hours of operation.
Each application for a license hereunder shall set forth the hours during which each vehicle is
proposed to be used, which shall not include any time during which such use is prohibited by this title.
(Ord. 8073 § 29 (part), 1961: Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 14 Art. 3 § 2536, 1951.)
Section 7.78.120 Fees -- Requirements generally.
A. The applicant for a license to operate one or more sound or advertising vehicles used in the
business of commercial advertising shall pay, at the time he files his application, a fee in the amount set
forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading.
B. One license and the fee herein provided may cover more than one vehicle if all vehicles are
operated by the same licensee. A separate license for each vehicle is not required. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part),
1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 8073 § 29 (part), 1961: Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860
Ch. 14 Art. 3 § 2538, 1951.)
Section 7.78.130 Fees -- Noncommercial operations..
A. The applicant for a license to operate sound or advertising vehicles, none of which is to be used in
the business of commercial advertising, shall pay, at the time he files his application, a fee in the amount
set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title under the appropriate heading.
B. One license and the fee herein provided may cover more than one vehicle if all the vehicles are
operated by the same licensee. A separate license for each vehicle is not required. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part),
1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 8073 § 29 (part), 1961: Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860
Ch. 14 Art. 3 § 2539, 1951.)
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Section 7.78.140 Granting or denying license -- Conditions.
A license for a sound or advertising vehicle shall be granted or denied as provided in Section
7.08.070 of this title. (Ord. 10217 § l 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 9947 § 5 (part), 1970: Ord. 9878 § 2 (part),
1969: Ord. 9807 § 8 (part), 1969: Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 14 Art. 3 § 2542, 1951.)
Section 7.78.149PART Part 3. Operation Restrictions
Section 7.78.150 Term of license.
The term of each sound or advertising vehicle license shall be one week, one month or one year, as
requested in the application, or as otherwise specified by the tax collector, and may be renewed from
time to time as provided in this title. (Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 14 Art. 3 § 2543, 1951.)
Section 7.78.160 Display of license.
A person shall not use or operate any sound or advertising vehicle unless a duplicate of the license to
so operate is posted or attached at all times in a conspicuous place on each vehicle. (Ord. 8073 § 27,
1961: Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 14 Art. 3 § 2532, 1951.)
Section 7.78.170 Modification, suspension or revocation of license.
A license for a sound or advertising vehicle shall be revoked, suspended of modified as provided in
Section 7.08.140 of this title. (Ord. 10217 § 11 (part), 1971 : Ord. 9947 § 5 (part), 1970: Ord. 9878 § 2
(part), 1969: Ord. 9807 § 8 (part), 1969: Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 14 Art. 3 § 2544,
1951.)
Section 7:78.180 Advertising vehicle -- Parking restrictions.
A person shall not suspend, place or attach any advertising sign on any vehicle parked upon a public
highway. This section does not apply to any sign painted directly upon or permanently affixed to the
body or other integral part or fixture of the vehicle for permanent decoration, identification or display,
and which does not extend the overall width or height of such vehicle. (Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord.
5860 Ch. 14 Art. 2 § 2525, 1951.)
Section 7.78.190 Sound vehicles -- Times and locations when operation prohibited.
A person shall not drive, operate or propel any sound vehicle with the sound -making device, sound -
amplifying device, loudspeaker thereof, or any part thereof, in operation:
A. Within 300 feet of any hospital, school, church or other place of religious worship;
B. Upon any public highway or in the air between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. of the
following day; _
C. Upon any public highway or in the air on any Sunday. (Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch.
14 Art. 2 § 2521, 1951.)
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Section 7.78.200 Advertising vehicles -- Operation on highways prohibited when.
A person shall not drive, operate or propel any advertising vehicle upon any public highways:
A. Between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. of the following day;
B. On any Sunday. (Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 14 Art. 2 § 2522, 1951.)
Section 7.78.210 Parking on highways prohibited.
A person shall not park any sound vehicle with the sound -making device, sound -amplifying device,
or loudspeaker thereof, or any part thereof, in operation, or any advertising vehicle, upon any public
highway at any time. (Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 14 Art. 2 § 2523, 1951.)
Section 7.78.220 Sound vehicle -- Loud and raucous noise prohibited.
A person shall not operate any sound vehicle at any time or at any place, whether on a public
highway, in the air, on private property or elsewhere, except for the purpose of making repairs while
within a permanent building, so as to make any loud and raucous noise. (Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 14 Art. 2 § 2526, 1951.)
Section 7.78.230 Sound vehicle -- Obscenity and other language prohibited.
A person shall not use or permit, suffer or allow to be used the sound -making device, sound -
amplifying device, or loudspeaker of any sound vehicle for the utterance or amplification of any obscene,
vulgar, profane or indecent language, or to suggest, request, or incite the destruction of or injury to
persons or property, or any other illegal act. (Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 14 Art. 2 §
2524, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.80
TAXICABS AND WATER TAXIS
Sections:
7.80.009PART Part 1. Taxicab Operators
7.80.010 Definitions.
7.80.020 Taxicab service with less than three cabs -- Restrictions.
7.80.030 License -- Required.
7.80.040 Vehicle permit -- Required.
7.80.050 License -- Hearing on application.
7.80.060 Application for license -- Contents.
7.80.065 Mandatory controlled substance and alcohol testing certification program.
7.80.070 Application for license -- Documents concerning associations.
7.80.080 Transmittal of application for review.
7.80.090 Reports by reviewing officers and departments.
7.80.100 Hearing by commission -- Notice.
7.80.110 Hearing by commission -- Conduct generally.
7.80.120 Hearing by commission -- Filing of exhibits.
7.80.130 Issuance -- Finding of public convenience and necessity.
7.80.140 Finding of public convenience and necessity -- Conditions.
7.80.150 License -- Grounds for denial, suspension, revocation or cancellation.
7.80.160 Color scheme restrictions.
7.80.170 Operating areas -- Commission authority.
7.80.171 License -- Temporary._
7.80.180 License -- Conditions specified.
7.80.181 Rules and regulations -- Power to adopt.
7.80.190 License -- Modifications -- Authorized when.
7.80.200 License -- Modifications -- Fee for application by license.
7.80.210 License -- Modifications -- Fee for increased number of vehicles.
7.80.220 Insurance -- Amounts required.
7.80.230 Indemnification.
7.80.240 Bond in lieu of comprehensive auto liability insurance -- Requirements.
7.80.241 Self-insurance plan in lieu of comprehensive auto liability insurance --
Requirements.
7.80.280 Combination of insurance and bond.
7.80.290 Rates -- Set by commission.
7.80.300 Rates -- Posting requirements.
7.80.310 Taxicab equipment -- Designated.
7.80.320 Taximeters.
7.80.330 Taxicab equipment -- Requirement waiver conditions.
7.80.340 Vehicle permit -- Issuance conditions.
7.80.350 Service -- Records to be kept.
7.80.360 Service -- Time orders and notice of delays.
7.80.370 Service -- Outside operating area.
7.80.380 Drivers -- Licensing requirements.
7.80.390 Drivers -- Contracts and agreements.
7.80.400 Information furnished to tax collector or sheriff on request.
7.80.410 Associations -- Changes in members or documents -- Notice required.
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7.80.420 Operator compliance responsibility.
7.80.429PART Part 2. Taxicab Drivers
7.80.430
Taxicab driver defined.
7.80.440
Compliance responsibility.
7.80.450
License -- Required.
7.80.460
Vehicle permit requirements.
7.80.470
Application for license -- Contents generally.
7.80.480
Application for license -- Investigation by tax collector.
7.80.490
License issuance -- Driver's license required.
7.80.500
License issuance -- Grant or denial.
7.80.510
Identification card requirements.
7.80.520
License possession and identification card posting.
7.80.530
Display of license on request.
7.80.540
Change of driver's address or affiliation -- Notice.
7.80.550
Radio tuned to dispatching frequency.
7.80.560
Soliciting customers.
7.80.570
Influencing destination prohibited.
7.80.580
Use of most direct route required.
7.80.590
Extra compensation --Restrictions.
7.80.600
Trip records requirements.
7.80.610
Refusing to accept passengers prohibited -- Exceptions.
7.80.620
Additional passengers --Conditions.
7.80.630
Waiver of certain passenger restrictions authorized when.
7.80.640
Safety requirements -- Defective taximeters.
7.80.650
Unlawful acts -- Prohibited.
7.80.660
Unlawful acts -- Designated -- Penalty.
7.80.661
License required -- Impoundment of vehicle for violation.
7.80.669PART Part 3. Water Taxis
7.80.670
Definitions.
7.80.680
License required.
7.80.690
Application for license -- Information required.
7.80.700
Licenses issued only by commission order.
Section 7.80.009PART Part 1. Taxicab Operators
Section 7.80. 010 Definitions.
As used in Parts 1 and 2 of this chapter:
A. "Taxicab" means every automobile or motor -propelled vehicle having a distinctive insignia and
color scheme, used for the transportation of not more than eight passengers for hire, excluding the driver,
at rates based on the distance, duration or number of trips, or on the writing time, or on any combination
of such rates, which vehicle is routed under the direction or with the agreement of such passengers or
other persons hiring such vehicle.
B. "Taxicab operator" means:
1. Any person in the business of providing taxicab service such that passengers are accepted for
transportation in taxicabs within the unincorporated area of the county of Los Angeles, provided that:
a. Such person operates or uses three or more taxicabs, whether as owner, lessor, lessee,
employer or otherwise, in providing such taxicab services, and
b. Such person directly conducts, manages or carries on the business -of providing taxicab
service with such taxicabs; or
2. Any association with a membership solely of licensed taxicab drivers, all of whom are
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engaged in providing taxicab service such that passengers are accepted for transportation in their taxicabs
within the unincorporated area of the county of Los Angeles, provided that:
a. Each such taxicab driver shall be the owner, lessor, lessee, or otherwise have an ownership
interest in one taxicab, which is driven by such taxicab driver on a regular shift basis, and
b. Each such taxicab driver shall be required as a condition of association membership to
abide by the operating procedures of the association, including but not limited to recordkeeping, service
standards, safety standards, maintenance schedules, dispatching procedures, and discipline rules, and
c.The association shall be a registered nonprofit corporation organized to provide
supervisory disciplinary and dispatching services to not less than 25 nor more than 100 taxicab drivers
each of whose taxicabs have the same uniform insignia and color scheme.
C. "Limousine" means every automobile or motor -propelled vehicle used for the transportation of not
more than five passengers for hire, excluding the driver, at rates based solely upon each trip, which
vehicle is routed under the direction or with the agreement of such passengers or other persons hiring
such vehicle. All persons operating a limousine shall first obtain a taxicab operator license and pay an
annual license fee in the amounts set forth in Section 7.14.010, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 84-
0045 § 1, 1984; Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 §§ 1501 and 1502, 1951.)
Section 7.80.020 Taxicab service with less than three cabs -- Restrictions.
No person shall operate less than three taxicabs as a taxicab service, except as provided in subsection
B of Section 7.80.010, unless the business license commission, following application, notice and hearing
in accordance with this Part 1, finds good cause has been shown by an applicant to justify a waiver to any
specified requirement of Section 7.78.01013. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 §
1502.1, 1951.)
Section 7.80.030 License -- Required.
Every taxicab operator shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in the amounts set
forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord.
11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § l (part), 1964: Ord. 7269 § 8, 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1503,
1951.)
Section 7.80.040 Vehicle permit -- Required.
Every taxicab into which passengers are accepted for transportation within the unincorporated area of
the county of Los Angeles shall be required to display a vehicle permit affixed to the rear portion of such
taxicab. Such vehicle permit shall be issued upon payment of an annual permit fee in amounts set forth in
Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading, and upon authorization under a taxicab
operator's license. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1503.1, 1951.)
Section 7.80.050 License -- Hearing on application.
Except as provided in Section 7.06.260 of this title, the business license commission shall hold a
public hearing on every application for a taxicab operator's license and shall give notice of and conduct
such hearing in accordance with the provisions of this Part 1. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 9714 §
15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1504, 1951.)
Section 7.80.060 Application for license -- Contents.
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In addition to the requirements of Section 7.06.020 of this title, every original application for a
taxicab operator's license shall contain the following information:
A. If the applicant is a corporation, the names and residence addresses of each of the officers,
directors, and each stockholder owning more than 10 percent of any stock of the corporation. If the
corporation is an association of taxicab drivers, the names and residence addresses of each of the
association members;
B. The address to which notice, when required, is to be sent or mailed, and the names of every
individual authorized to accept service of process on behalf of the applicant;
C. Location of any requested parking zones for taxicabs awaiting employment;
D. The operating area(s) in the unincorporated territory of the county within which the applicant
proposes to operate; and all other operating areas in the county within which the applicant presently
operates;
E. The number of taxicabs proposed to be operated in the sought operating area(s); their make, model
(year) and passenger capacity; and the total number of taxicabs presently operated by the applicant in the
county;
F. Taxicab insignia and color scheme, including color photograph depicting such insignia and color
scheme;
G. Kind and amount of liability; common carrier; workers' compensation, automobile, or other
insurance of the applicant;
H. Schedule of rates proposed to be charged in the operating area(s) within which the applicant
proposes to operate, including any surcharges; and schedule of rates presently charged in all other
operating areas in the county within which the applicant presently operates;
1. Service standards proposed to be provided in the operating area(s) within which the applicant
proposes to operate, including but not limited to, the estimate of response time between placement of a
telephone order and the arrival of the dispatched proposes to record and evaluate actual performance
under such service standards;
J. Operating procedures of the applicant, including but not limited to, recordkeeping, service
standards, safety standards, maintenance schedules, dispatching procedures, and disciplinary rules;
K. Special programs of the applicant, including but not limited to, driver training and community
services;
L. Description and location of operational facilities of the applicant;
M. Estimate of the need for taxicab service in the operating area(s) within which the applicant
proposes to operate, including but not limited to, any survey, study or other preparation of facts which
demonstrates the need for taxicab service in said operating area; and
N. Such further information pertinent to the operation of the proposed taxicab service, including but
not limited to, the business backgrounds of officers and directors, financial statements, lease
arrangements, and related details, as either the sheriff or the commission may require. (Ord. 11730 § 1
(part), 1978: Ord. 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 8073 § 22, 1961; Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1505, 1951.)
Section 7.80.065 Mandatory controlled substance and alcohol testing certification
program.
Section 7.80.070 Application for license -- Documents concerning associations.
In addition to the application requirements of Section 7.80.060, every association shall provide at the
time of application the agreement, articles, rules, bylaws or other memoranda of the association, by
which the member taxicab drivers agree to be governed and bound in the operation of their taxicab
service by such association. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1505.1, 1951.)
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Section 7.80.080 Transmittal of application for review.
Upon receipt of an application for a taxicab operator's license, the tax collector shall transmit copies
of the application to the business license commission, the sheriff, the department of weights and
measures, and any officer, department or body which the board or the commission designates to receive
copies. (Ord. 87-0168 § 1, 1987: Ord. 11730 § I (part), 1978: Ord. 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 7816 § 1,
1960: Ord. 6586 § 9, 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch.8 Art. 1 § 1506, 1951.)
Section 7.80.090 Reports by reviewing officers and departments.
Every officer, department or other body to which an application is referred may require such
additional information and the filing of such additional forms which. are pertinent to the activity of the
applicant and deemed necessary, and shall advise, in writing, the business license commission of all
material facts which such officer, department or body considers necessary or advisable for assisting the
commission in determining whether an application for a taxicab operator's license should be granted or
denied, or otherwise conditioned or modified. Such officer, department or other body may also give a
recommendation in writing to the commission for the issuance, modification or denial of any license
issued under Parts 1 and 2 of this chapter, and the commission shall read and consider any such
recommendation in reaching a decision, although such recommendation will in no way be binding upon
the commission. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1506.1, 1951.)
Section 7.80.100 Hearing by commission -- Notice.
Upon receipt of an application copy, the business license commission shall set a date for a public
hearing before itself and serve notice of such hearing upon the sheriff, the department of weights and
measures, any other officer, department or other body to which the application has been referred, the
applicant, and all licensees whose licenses specify a definite area of operation any part of which is in the
area for which application has been made. (Ord. 87-0168 § 2, 1987: Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord.
5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1506.2, 1951.)
Section 7.80.110 Hearing by commission -- Conduct generally.
At the time set for the hearing or at the date to which the hearing may be continued by the business
license commission, the applicant shall present evidence before the commission to show why the license
should be granted. The business license commission may also consider competent evidence presented by
other persons to show why the license should or should not be granted. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord.
5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1507, 1951.)
Section 7.80.120 Hearing by commission -- Filing of exhibits.
30 days prior to the hearing date, the applicant shall file with the business license commission any
documentary or demonstrative evidence to be presented by the applicant at the time of the hearing. Upon
written request by the applicant giving reasonable grounds therefor, the business license commission may
permit the filing of such evidence within a lesser specified time prior to the hearing. (Ord. 11730 § 1
(part), 1978: Ord. 9749 § 11, 1969: Ord. 8073 § 23, 1961: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1507.1, 1951.)
Section 7.80.130 Issuance -- Finding of public convenience and necessity.
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Notwithstanding any other provision of Ordinance 5860, except for renewals as provided by Chapter
7.06 of this title, no application for a taxicab operator's license shall be granted until the business license
commission, after a public hearing conducted in accordance with this Part 1, determines that public
convenience and necessity justify the issuance of said license. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860
Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1508, 1951.)
Section 7.80.140 Finding of public convenience and necessity -- Conditions.
The business license commission, in determining whether or not public convenience and necessity
justifies issuance of a taxicab operator's license, may take into consideration all facts as it may deem
pertinent and proper, which shall include whether or not:
A. The applicant has complied with all of the provisions of Ordinance 5860;
B. The applicant is financially responsible and under efficient management;
C. The applicant is capable of providing safe and prompt taxicab service, 24 hours daily;
D. The proposed insignia and color scheme conflicts with that of any existing taxicab operator so as
to deceive or tend to deceive the public;
E. The schedule of rates proposed to be charged is fair and reasonable;
F. The applicant has presented evidence sufficient to justify operation of a specified number of
taxicabs in a specified operating area within the unincorporated area of the county of Los Angeles;
G. The applicant has satisfied all liability insurance requirements;
H. The applicant is a fit and proper person to have a taxicab operator's license; and
I. Any conditions are necessary to be imposed on the taxicab operator's license. (Ord. 11730 § 1
(part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch.. 8 Art. 1 § 1508:1, 1951.)
Section 7.80.150 License -- Grounds for denial, suspension, revocation or
cancellation.
In addition to the powers granted by Chapters 7.06 and 7.10 of this title, the business license
commission may deny, revoke, suspend or cancel any taxicab operator's license if it finds that:
A. The operation permitted by such license is or will be in violation of any local, state or federal law,
statute, ordinance, order or regulation, including conditions imposed by the business license commission;
or
B. The level of service proposed or provided is inadequate to serve the public;
C. The granting or continuance of such license is not justified by public convenience and necessity; or
D. The granting or continuance of such license, for any reasonable cause, is or will be contrary to the
general public welfare. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 7816 § 3, 1960:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. I § 1509, 1951.)
Section 7.80.160 Color scheme restrictions.
If the business license commission finds that the color scheme or insignia specified in an application
for a taxicab operator's license is so similar to that of an existing taxicab operator as to deceive or
confuse or tend to deceive or confuse the public, the applicant may amend such application to designate a
different color scheme or insignia. The business license commission shall not issue a taxicab operator's
license unless the application specifies a color scheme or insignia neither of which are so similar to that
of an existing taxicab operator as to deceive or confuse or tend to deceive or confuse the public. (Ord.
11730 § I (part), 1978: Ord. 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1510, 1951.)
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Section 7.80.170 Operating areas -- Commission authority.
The business license commission may define and establish operating areas for taxicab service within
the unincorporated area of the county of Los Angeles to regulate such service. The business license
commission may adopt rules and regulations or impose license conditions to establish such operating
areas. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. I § 1511, 1951.)
Section 7.80.171. License -- Temporary.
A. The commission shall have the authority to issue temporary taxicab operator and driver licenses
for any specified period of less than one year upon a showing of public convenience and necessity.
Application for temporary taxicab operator and driver licenses shall be made no less than 30 days prior to
the commencement of licensed operation.
B. Prior to granting a temporary taxicab operator or driver license, all departmental approvals
required for annual taxicab operator or driver licenses shall be obtained and the licensee shall pay the full
annual license fee in the amounts set forth in Section 7.14.010, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 84-
0045 § 3, 1984.)
Section 7.80.180 License -- Conditions specified.
The business license commission shall specify in every taxicab operator's license as follows:
A. The operating area within which the taxicab operator may accept passengers;
B. The number of taxicabs authorized to be operated;
C. The rates which the taxicab operator shall charge;
D. Response time under normal conditions; and
E. Any conditions imposed on the license by the business license commission. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part),
1978: Ord. 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1512, 1951.)
Section 7.80.181 Rules and regulations -- Power to adopt.
The commission shall have the power to adopt such rules and regulations 'as may be necessary to
implement the purposes of this division. Such rules and regulations may include, but are not limited to,
the following: rules and regulations pertaining to the service, safety and operation of the vehicles and
defined in this division; rules and regulations prescribing limitations, conditions and qualifications of
applicants for operator, driver or vehicle licenses. (Ord. 84-0045 § 6, 1984.)
Section 7.80.190 License -- Modifications -- Authorized when.
The business license commission at any time, either on its own motion or upon the application of any
licensee, may cause an investigation to be made and hold a public hearing and after such hearing may
modify the rates, operating area, number of taxicabs, or any other specification or condition of any
taxicab operator's license. Notice of such hearing shall be given to all licensees whose licenses specify a
definite area of operation, any part of which is in the area for which application has been made, and to
any other person whom the commission designates to be given such notice. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978:
Ord. 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1513, 1951.)
Section 7.80.200 License -- Modifications -- Fee for application by license.
A licensee filing any application to modify his own taxicab operator's license shall pay a filing fee in
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the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11730 § 1
(part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1513.1, 1951.)
Section 7.80.210 License -- Modifications -- Fee for increased number of vehicles.
No modification increasing the number of taxicabs authorized under a taxicab operator's license shall
be granted until, in addition to payment of any other fees required under Parts 1 and 2 of this chapter, a
fee is paid for each additional vehicle permit in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title
under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 15 13.2, 1951.)
Section 7.80.220 Insurance -- Amounts required.
A. Except as provided in Section 7.80.240 and Section 7.80.241, every applicant for a taxicab
operator license shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect commercial comprehensive general
liability insurance, and comprehensive auto liability insurance.
B. The amount of the commercial comprehensive general; liability insurance shall be an amount
determined to be adequate by the business license commission, but in no event shall such insurance be
written with a combined single limit of less than $500,000.00 per occurrence. Such insurance shall be
endorsed for premises/operations and contractual liability, and shall name the county as an additional
insured and shall be primary to and not contributing with any other insurance covering or maintained by
the county.
C. The amount of comprehensive auto liability insurance shall be an amount determined to be
adequate by the business license commission, but in any event such insurance shall be written with a
combined single limit of not less than $300,000.00 per occurrence, or limits of not less than $100,000.00
per person/$300,000.00 per accident/$ 50, 000.00 property damage or any combination of commercial
insurance which provides not less than the equivalent limits. Such insurance may include a property
damage deductible or self-insured retention not greater than $2,500.00 per occurrence.
D. Such insurance shall be provided by insurer(s) satisfactory to the county risk manager, chief
administrative office. Evidence of such insurance shall be attached to the application and shall indicate
the highest rated operating area in which the applicant seeks authorization to conduct business. Such
evidence of insurance shall provide that the tax collector is to be given written notice of at least 30 days
in advance of any modification or termination of such insurance.
E. The limits of such insurance required shall be subject to review by the chief administrative officer
who shall present any recommendation for adjustment to the business license commission. (Ord. 89-0086
§ 2, 1989.)
Section 7.80.230 Indemnification.
As a condition of the license, the licensee agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the county
of Los Angeles, its agents, officers and employees from and against any and all liability, expense,
including defense costs and legal fees and claims for damages of any nature whatsoever, including, but
not limited to, bodily injury, death, personal injury, or property damage arising from or connected with
the licensee's activities, including any worker's compensation suits, liability or expense, arising from or
connected with services performed by or on behalf of the licensee by any person pursuant to this license.
(Ord. 84-0045 § 4 (part), 1984: Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8
Art. I § 1515, 1951.)
Section 7.80.240 Bond in lieu of comprehensive auto liability insurance --
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Requirements.
A. In lieu of the comprehensive auto liability insurance required by Section 7.80.220, a taxicab
operator applicant or licensee may file with the tax collector a bond in a form approved by the business
license commission and executed by a corporate surety authorized to conduct business under the laws of
the state of California. Such bond shall provide for continuing liability for no less than the following
amounts:
1. For one to three taxicabs authorized under the taxicab operator license, $300,000.00;
2. For four to ten taxicabs authorized under the taxicab operator license, $400,000.00;
3. For 11 to 20 taxicabs authorized under the taxicab operator license, $500,000.00;
4. For 21 to 60 taxicabs authorized under the taxicab operator license, $600,000.00;
5. For 61 to 100 taxicabs authorized under the taxicab operator license, $700,000.00;
6. For 101 to 150 taxicabs authorized under the taxicab operator license, $800,000.00;
7. For 151 to 200 taxicabs authorized under the taxicab operator license, $900,000.00;
8. For over 200 taxicabs authorized under the taxicab operator license, $1,000,000.00.
B. All bonds shall contain a provision for continuing liability thereunder for up to the full amount of
the bond notwithstanding any recovery thereon, and shall contain provisions for such bond to remain in
full force and effect for a period of three years after the taxicab operator terminates operation. Such bond
shall contain a promise to pay all final civil judgments obtained against the applicant or licensee in any
court of competent jurisdiction within 30 days of the final judgment.
C. The tax collector shall transmit a copy of said bond to the business license commission. The
amounts of such bond requirements shall be subject to review by the chief administrative officer, who
shall present any recommendation for adjustment to the commission. (Ord. 89-0086 § 3, 1989.)
Section 7.80.241 Self-insurance plan in lieu of comprehensive auto liability insurance
-- Requirements.
A. In lieu of a comprehensive auto liability insurance policy as required by Section 7.80.220, a
licensee or applicant may maintain a plan for self-insurance, provided such plan fulfills the requirements
of this section and is approved by the business license commission. The plan for self-insurance submitted
to the county shall be accompanied by certified financial statements reflecting the financial condition of
the applicant or licensee, and other evidence which will establish to the satisfaction of the county the
ability of the applicant or licensee to satisfy his obligations for public liability and property damages
without affecting the stability and permanency of the licensed taxicab operation. Such evidence shall
include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. A formal corporate resolution adopting a policy of self-insurance;
2. A current set of financial statements audited by a certified public accountant indicating net
assets of the applicant or licensee of at least $1,000,000.00;
3. A valid Certificate of Self -Insurance duly issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles of the
state of California.
B. Any taxicab operator who maintains a self-insurance plan approved by the business license
commission shall:
1. Maintain a fund of a minimum of $1,000,000.00 on deposit at all times in segregated trust
accounts that are established solely for claims settlements and are insured by the Federal Depository
Insurance Corporation. A copy of such trust account statements shall be provided to the business license
commission within 30 days of issuance;
2. Provide annually, at the time of renewal of the taxicab operator license, a complete set of
financial statements, not more than 120 days old, of the licensed operation audited by a certified public
accountant indicating net assets of at least $1,000,000.00, and provide biannually an actuarial statement
issued by a licensed actuarial on the reserve adequacy of the operator;
3. Immediately notify the tax collector upon the withdrawal, cancellation or revocation of a
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Certificate of Self -Insurance issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles;
4. Immediately notify the tax collector of any claim, judgment, settlement, award, verdict or
change in financial standing that materially affects the stability of the self-insurance plan;
5. In the event a final judgment which has been obtained in a court of competent jurisdiction
against a taxicab operator remains unsatisfied for a period of 10 days, such taxicab operator shall obtain
and provide an irrevocable letter of credit or similar surety to the county for the amount of said judgment
which shall be payable to the county for the benefit of the person who has obtained such judgment;
6. Provide the county with a detailed quarterly report of all liability claims paid and liability
claims outstanding, including reserves for each outstanding claim;
7. Notify the county within 10 working days of any claim or initial reserve which is estimated to
be in the amount of $25,000.00 or more;
8. Provide the county with 30 days' written notice prior to any change in or cancellation of a self-
insurance plan. In addition, any taxicab operator providing such notice cancelling a self-insurance plan
shall continue to comply with the reporting requirements of this section and maintain a segregated fund
sufficient to satisfy any pending claims from occurrences arising during the period of self-insurance until
any and all claims are either satisfied or withdrawn. (Ord. 89-0086 § 4, 1989.)
Section 7.80.280 Combination of insurance and bond.
Subject to the review and approval of the business license commission. the applicant may obtain and
maintain in full force and effect a combination of general liability insurance and a bond in lieu of the
insurance required by Section 7.80.220. (Ord. 84-0045 § 4 (part), 1984: Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord.
5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1519, 1951.)
Section 7.80.290 Rates -- Set by commission.
The business license commission shall establish the rates, including surcharges, to be charged under
a taxicab operator's license. A taxicab operator shall not charge any more or less than is specified in his
license. In establishing such rates, the business license commission shall consider the extent of taxicab
service and the schedule of rates charged by the applicant in other areas of the county within which the
applicant is licensed to operate, among such other facts it deems pertinent and proper to consider. (Ord.
11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1520, 1951.)
Section 7.80.300 Rates -- Posting requirements.
Every taxicab shall display in both the front seat and the rear seat, in full view of passengers in either
of said seats, in letters and figures which are clearly legible and not less than one-quarter inch high, the
schedule of rates to be charged. The rate display shall either be of a permanent character or be protected
by glass or other suitable transparent material, and shall have printed thereon the name of the taxicab
operator under whose license the taxicab is authorized to operate and the business address and telephone
number of such taxicab operator. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860
Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1521, 1951.)
Section 7.80.310 Taxicab equipment -- Designated.
A. Every taxicab into which passengers are accepted for transportation within the unincorporated
area of the county of Los Angeles shall have the following equipment:
1. Taximeter; as used herein, "taximeter" means a device that automatically calculates a
predetermined rate or rates and indicates the charge for hire of a taxicab;
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2. Radio transmitter and receiver capable of two-way communication with a dispatcher;
3. Locked box for the safekeeping of fares in excess of $5.00;
4. Readable signs posted inside and outside the taxicab to notify persons that the driver is to
carry only $5.00 in change on his person;
5. Trunk device which will permit the opening of the trunk lid from the inside of the trunk;
6. Permanent fixture to display the taxicab driver's identification card in prominent view of the
passengers;
7. Not less than four doors;
8. Prominent signs giving the name and telephone number of the taxicab operator and the taxicab
number on the sides of the taxicab, with the taxicab number also conspicuously displayed on the rear
portion and inside the taxicab.
B. Where applicable herein, proof of compliance with the rules and regulations of the city of Los
Angeles relating to taxicab equipment may be accepted by the business license commission in lieu of
inspection by the tax collector. (Ord. 88-0126 § 35, 1988: Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11209 § 1
(part), 1975: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1522, 1951.)
Section 7.80.320 Taximeters.
Every taximeter shall be of such type and design as has been accepted by the California Department
of Agriculture, and shall be maintained at all times in accordance with standards of accuracy established
by such department. Every taximeter shall be placed so that the reading dial showing the amount to be
charged shall be well lighted and readily discernible at all times by passengers riding in such taxicab. The
department of weights and measures shall test such taximeters for accuracy in accordance with the
procedure of such department, and the results shall be reported in writing to the business license
commission by the taxicab operator within 30 days after the test. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860
Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1522.1, 1951.)
Section 7.80.330 Taxicab equipment -- Requirement waiver conditions.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.80.310, the business license commission, following
application, notice and public hearing as provided in this Part 1, may waive any equipment requirement
upon a showing of good cause by any applicant. Such waiver shall be specified on the taxicab operator's
license and the vehicle permit. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1522.2, 1951.)
Section 7.80.340 Vehicle permit -- Issuance conditions.
The tax collector shall not issue any vehicle permit unless such vehicle permit is authorized under a
taxicab operator's license. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 5860 Ch.8 Art.
I § 1523, 1951.)
Section 7.80.350 Service -- Records to be kept.
A. Taxicab operators shall maintain the following records for each order for service:
1. Location of pickup;
2. Identification of order taker;
3. Date and time of the order;
4. Time delay quoted;
5. Identification of dispatcher;
6. Identification of taxicab dispatched; and
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7. Time of dispatch.
B. Such records shall be available for inspection by the business license commission and the sheriff
for a period of at least six months. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1524, 1951.)
Section 7.80.360 Service -- Time orders and notice of delays.
Patrons shall be informed of the availability of taxi service. Orders for immediate service shall be
dispatched within a five-minute period unless the patron is informed of a probable time delay. "Time
orders" shall be dispatched so that the taxicab can arrive at the time promised. An order for service which
cannot be met within a reasonable time shall be referred to another taxicab operator authorized to serve
the operating area. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1525, 1951.)
Section 7.80.370 Service -- Outside operating area.
Requests for taxi service outside the operating area authorized under a taxicab operator's license shall
be referred to another taxicab operator authorized to serve such operating area. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part),
1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1525.1, 1951.)
Section 7.80.380 Drivers -- Licensing requirements.
A taxicab operator shall not permit any person to operate or use a taxicab authorized under his taxcab
operator's license in providing taxicab service unless such person has in his possession a valid driver's
license issued by the state of California Department of Motor Vehicles and a taxicab driver's license and
taxicab driver's identification card obtained in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord.
11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1526, 1951.)
Section 7.80.390 Drivers -- Contracts and agreements.
Any taxicab authorized under a taxicab operator's license may be operated pursuant to a contract,
agreement or understanding between either such taxicab operator or a licensed taxicab driver operating
under such taxicab operator's license and any other licensed taxicab driver, provided that prior
authorization is obtained from the business license commission. Such contract, agreement or
understanding shall not relieve any taxicab operator or taxicab driver from full and complete compliance
with applicable provisions of this title. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1527,
1951.)
Section 7.80.400 Information furnished to tax collector or sheriff on request.
Upon request, every taxicab operator shall inform the tax collector, the sheriff or any other peace
officer of the names, addresses, and the sources of all taxicab drivers' licenses or vehicle permits, of all
taxicab drivers which such taxicab operator employs, manages or is otherwise connected. (Ord. 92-0132
§ 52, 1992: Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1528, 1951.)
Section 7.80.410 Associations -- Changes in members or documents -- Notice
required.
An association licensed as a taxicab operator shall notify the business license commission and the tax
collector immediately of any changes in association membership or in agreements, articles, bylaws or
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other memoranda of the association governing and binding the membership in the operation of their
taxicab services. (Ord. 88-0126 § r36, 1988: Ord. 1173 0 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 9807 § 8 (part), 1969: Ord.
9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 7848 § 3, 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1529, 1951.)
Section 7.80.420 Operator compliance responsibility.
Every taxicab operator is responsible for complying with the provisions of this title, any rules and
regulations adopted by the business license commission pursuant thereto, and for obtaining the
compliance therewith of its officers, employees, association members, agents, or any other person
connected with such taxicab operator in providing taxicab service. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord.
5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1530, 1951.)
Section 7.80.429PART Part 2. Taxicab Drivers
Section 7.80.430 Taxicab driver defined.
"Taxicab driver" means an individual who drives or is in actual physical control of a taxicab, either
as agent, association member, employee, or otherwise, in providing taxicab service such that passengers
are accepted for transportation in such taxicab within the unincorporated area of the county of Los
Angeles. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1531, 1951.)
Section 7.80.440 Compliance responsibility.
Every taxicab driver is responsible for complying with the provisions of this chapter, and with any
rules or regulations adopted by the business license commission pursuant thereto. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part),
1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1550, 1951.)
Section 7.80.450 License -- Required.
Every taxicab driver shall first procure a taxicab driver's license and pay an annual license fee in the
amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part),
1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1532, 1951.)
Section 7.80.460 Vehicle permit requirements.
A. Every taxicab driver who is a member of an association shall also procure a vehicle permit and
pay an annual permit fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate
heading, provided that:
1. Every member of the association pays for his own vehicle permit;
2. Every taxicab for which a vehicle permit is sought is authorized under the taxicab operator's
license of said association; and
3. A policy of insurance is on file with the tax collector in accordance with Sections 7.80.220 and
7.80.230 of this chapter.
B. Provided that the requirements of subdivisions 2 and 3 of subsection A are met with respect to
each taxicab, an association licensed as a taxicab operator may pay for the vehicle permits of its entire
membership. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1532.1, 1951.)
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Section 7.80.470 Application for license -- Contents generally.
Every applicant for a taxicab driver's license shall file an application with the tax collector
accompanied by the required fee(s). Such application shall contain the following information:
A. Name, home address, business address, home telephone number, and business telephone number
of the applicant;
B. Statement in writing of applicant's experience as a taxicab driver;
C. A copy of applicant's driving record as compiled by the California Department of Motor Vehicles
provided by the applicant as proof that applicant holds a valid, current driver's license of the appropriate
class issued pursuant to the California Vehicle Code, and any other taxicab driver's licenses or permits
held by the applicant;
D. Affiliation with taxicab operator, if any;
E. Statement in writing that applicant is familiar with the Los Angeles and surrounding area, the
operating procedures of any taxicab operator with whom the applicant is affiliated, and the provisions of
Parts 1 and 2 of this chapter;
F. Identification photographs;
G. Where applicable, a description of the taxicab to be driven by the applicant;
H. Where applicable, a policy of insurance for the taxicab to be driven by the applicant;
I. Such further information as the tax collector or the commission may require. (Ord. 88-0184 § 7,
1988; Ord. 88-0126 § 34, 1988: Ord. 11730 § I (part), 1978: Ord. 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 6822 § 8
(part), 1955: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1533, 1951.)
Section 7.80.480 Application for license -- Investigation by tax collector.
The tax collector shall conduct an investigation and thereafter make a recommendation that the
application be granted, denied or granted subject to conditions, and the reason for such recommendation.
The tax collector may rely on the results of the investigation of the applicant by another public agency.
(Ord. 88-0126 § 37, 1988: Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art.
2 § 1534, 1951.)
Section 7.80.490 License issuance -- Driver's license required.
The tax collector shall not issue a taxicab driver's license to any person who does not possess a valid
current driver's license of the appropriate class ,issued pursuant to the California Vehicle Code. (Ord.
11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 7848 § 4 (part), 1960: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 §
1534.5, 1951.)
Section 7.80.500 License issuance -- Grant or denial.
Upon receipt of an application with a recommendation by the tax collector to grant the license, the
tax collector shall issue to the applicant a taxicab driver's license and a taxicab driver's identification
card. Otherwise, the tax collector shall proceed in accordance with Section 7.08.010 of this title. (Ord.
88-0126 § 38, 1988: Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 §
1535, 1951.)
Section 7.80.510 Identification card requirements.
In lieu of issuing a separate and distinct identification card, the tax collector may endorse in an
appropriate manner a current identification card previously issued by the city of Los Angeles or other
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incorporated city, subject to the approval of the business license commission. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part),
1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1535.1, 1951.)
Section 7.80.520 License possession and identification card posting.
Every taxicab driver, while in charge of or driving a taxicab, shall have in his possession a valid
taxicab driver's license issued by the tax collector and a valid driver's license issued by the California
Department of Motor Vehicles, and shall post his identification card, issued or endorsed by the tax
collector, in a permanent fixture in prominent view of passengers in such taxicab. (Ord. 11730 § I (part),
1978: Ord. 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1536, 1951.)
Section 7.80.530 Display of license on request.
A taxicab driver shall display his required taxicab driver's license upon request of a passenger, the
tax collector or peace officer. (Ord. 92-0132 § 53, 1992: Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8
Art. 2 § 1537, 1951.)
Section 7.80.540 Change of driver's address or affiliation -- Notice.
A taxicab driver shall notify the tax collector, either in person or by mail, of any change in address,
change of name, or change in affiliation with a taxicab operator. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860
Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1549, 1951.)
Section 7.80.550 Radio tuned to dispatching frequency.
A taxicab driver shall keep the radio turned to the correct frequency for the area in which the taxicab
is operating so that it shall be audible at all times the taxicab is available for service. (Ord. 11730 § 1
(part), 1978: Ord. 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch.8 Art. 2 § 1539, 1951.)
Section 7.80.560 Soliciting customers.
A taxicab driver shall not solicit a customer's patronage on any public street in a loud or annoying
manner. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1538, 1951.)
Section 7.80.570 Influencing destination prohibited.
A taxicab driver shall not inquire of trip destination until a passenger is seated in the taxicab. A
taxicab driver shall comply with the instruction of a passenger regarding destination and shall not attempt
in any way to influence destination. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1542, 1951.)
Section 7.80.580 Use of most direct route required.
A taxicab driver shall use the most direct available route on all trips unless otherwise specifically
requested by the passenger. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1541, 1951.)
Section 7.80.590 Extra compensation --Restrictions.
A taxicab driver shall not solicit, demand or arrange for any compensation in an amount greater or
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less than the schedule of rates as specified in the taxicab operator's license. (Ord. 92-0132 § 54, 1992:
Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1543, 1951.)
Section 7.80.600 Trip records requirements.
A taxicab driver shall make an accurate, legible record of all trips and all service calls directed to him
by dispatching personnel, as they occur. The information shall be recorded on waybills and shall be
complete as to all items indicated, and shall reflect appropriate information for all responses including
"no goes" or "no loads." Such records shall be available for inspection by the business license
commission and the tax collector for a period of at least six months. (Ord. 88-0126 § 39, 1988: Ord.
11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1540, 1951.)
Section 7.80.610 Refusing to accept passengers prohibited -- Exceptions.
A taxicab driver shall not refuse to transport any passenger requiring transportation except:
A. When the driver has already been dispatched on another call;
B. The passenger appears to be, in the opinion of the driver, under the influence of intoxicating
liquors, a disorderly person, or a person who may cause the taxicab to become stained or malodorous;
C. The passenger requires use of a litter or stretcher;
D. The passenger can, upon request, show no ability to pay fare. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord.
5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1545, 1951.)
Section 7.80.620 Additional passengers --Conditions.
A taxicab driver shall not accept any passenger while en route to fill an order, nor accept any
additional passengers while the taxicab is engaged unless so directed by an occupant of the taxicab. (Ord.
11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1544, 1951.)
Section 7.80.630 Waiver of certain passenger restrictions authorized when.
Upon application, notice, and public hearing as provided in Part 2 of this chapter, the business
license commission may waive all or parts of Sections 7.80.570, 7.80.580, 7.80.590 or 7.80.620, subject
to the imposition of other conditions, for the limited and specified purpose of enabling taxicab operators
or taxicab drivers to participate in specified community service programs. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1551, 1951.)
Section 7.80.640 Safety requirements -- Defective taximeters.
A taxicab driver shall inspect a taxicab to assure that it is in a safe operating condition and that the
taximeter is in good working order before starting each shift. Any deficiency in operating condition of
the taxicab or taximeter shall be immediately reported to the taxicab operator. A taxicab driver shall not
drive a taxicab in an unsafe operating condition or with a defective taximeter. A taxicab driver shall at all
times drive in a safe, prudent and lawful manner. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 §
1546, 1951.)
Section 7.80.650 Unlawful acts -- Prohibited.
A taxicab driver shall not commit any unlawful act while in charge of a taxicab. (Ord. 11730 § 1
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(part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1547, 1951.)
Section 7.80.660 Unlawful acts -- Designated -- Penalty.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person, association or individual:
1. To operate or drive a taxicab in which passengers are accepted for transportation within the
unincorporated area of the county without having procured, obtained and maintained in full force and
effect the license(s) required by the provisions of Parts l and 2 of this chapter;
2. To operate or drive a taxicab in which passengers are accepted for transportation within the
unincorporated area of the county outside the operating area specified in the taxicab operator's license
under which said taxicab is authorized;
3. To take an order for taxicab service and to dispatch a taxicab to accept passengers for
transportation within the unincorporated area of the county outside the operating area specified in the
taxicab operator's license under which said taxicab service and taxicab are authorized; or
4. To solicit, demand or arrange for any compensation in an amount greater or less than the
schedule of rates specified in the taxicab operator's license under which any taxicab is authorized within
the unincorporated area of the county.
B. Any person violating paragraphs 1 and 4 of subsection A of this section shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of $1,000.00 or by imprisonment
in the County Jail for a period of not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each
such person is guilty of a separate offense for every day during any portion of which any violation of any
of the provisions of this section or of any such regulation is committed, continued or permitted by such
person.
C. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.04.020 and 7.04.320 of this title, any person
violating subsections A2 and A3 of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction
thereof shall be punished by a fine of $500.00 or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not
exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
D. Upon conviction for the offense of operating without a valid taxicab certificate, permit or license,
and upon determination by the court that the operator has the ability to pay, the following additional
penalties shall be imposed as is provided under the provisions of Section 5412.2 of the Public Utilities
Code:
1. An additional $1,000.00 for the first conviction;
2. For the second conviction, $2,000.00;
3. For the third conviction, $3,000.00;
4. For the fourth conviction, $4,000.00; and
5. For the fifth conviction, $5,000.00. (Ord. 97-0054 § 1, 1997: Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord.
5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1548, 1951.)
Section 7.80.661 License required -- Impoundment of vehicle for violation.
A. It is unlawful for any individual, person or association to operate a taxicab within the
unincorporated area of the county without a valid county taxicab license as provided in this code.
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 7.04.020. 7.04.320 and 7.80.660, any person violating
subsection A of this section shall be subject to having his vehicle impounded by the sheriff. Said vehicle
may be recovered only upon payment of the annual license fee in the amounts set forth in Section
7.14.010, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 84-0045 § 2, 1984.)
Section 7.80.669PART Part 3. Water Taxis
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Section 7.80.670 Definitions.
As used in Part 3 of this chapter:
A. "Vessel" is as defined in Article 1, Section 23 of Ordinance 8191 adopted April 10, 1962, and
ordinance regulating the use of county harbors. For current harbor provisions, see Title 19 of this code.
B. "Water taxi" means any vessel used for the transportation of passengers for hire, when operated
by the owner, agent or employee at rates per mile, per trip, per hour, per day, or for any other period of
time during which the vessel is routed.
C. "Water taxi operator" means a person engaged in the business of operating a water taxi and
soliciting or accepting passengers for hire within any county harbor. (Ord. 8192 § 1 (part), 1962: Ord.
5860 Ch. 8 Art. 3 §§ 1571 -- 1573, 1951:)
Section 7.80.680 License required.
Every water taxi operator shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set
forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord.
8606 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 8192 § 1 (part), 1962: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 3 § 1574, 1951.)
Section 7.80.690 Application for license -- Information required.
Every application for license to engage in the business of water taxi operator shall be signed by the
applicant. If the application is for an original license and not a renewal, it shall contain:
A. Name and address of applicant;
B. If the applicant is a corporation, the names and addresses of the directors;
C. Location of water -taxi slips for embarkation and debarkation of passengers, and such other
information as the director of small craft harbors or the board may require.
D. Area within which applicant proposes to operate;
E. The kind and amount of insurance carried shall conform to the provisions of Article 9, Section 124
of said Ordinance 8191, adopted April 10, 1962, an ordinance regulating the use of county harbors. (See
Title 19 of this code for current county harbor regulations.)
F. Water -taxi color scheme and insignia;
G. Owner's trade name and business address;
H. Number of vessels to be used for accepting passengers for hire within any county harbor, their
type, length, beam, year built, number of passengers permitted by competent authority (i.e. federal
government, state of California);
I.Schedule of rates proposed to be charged. (Ord. 8192 § 1 (part), 1962: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 3 §
1576, 1951.)
Section 7.80.700 Licenses issued only by commission order.
The tax collector shall not issue a license to engage in the business of water taxi operator until
instructed to do so by the business license commission. This license shall not be construed to mean any
license required by the federal government. (Ord. 9714 § 5 (part), 1969: Ord. 8192 § 1 (part), 1962: Ord.
5860 Ch. 8 Art. 3 § 1575, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.82
THEATERS
Sections:
7.82.009PART Part 1. General Provisions
7.82.010
Transmittal of license fee referral memorandum.
7.82.020
Hearing on license applications.
7.82.029PART Part 2. Theaters
7.82.030
Theater defined.
7.82.040
Choice of license permitted when.
7.82.050
License -- Application.
7.82.060
Application -- Information required.
7.82.070
Grant or denial of license -- Conditions.
7.82.080
Modification, suspension or revocation of license -- Conditions.
7.82.089PART Part 3. Motion Picture Theaters
7.82.090
License -- Requirements generally.
7.82.100
License -- Grant or denial conditions.
7.82.110
License -- Modification, suspension or revocation -- Conditions.
Section 7.82.009PART Part 1. General Provisions
Section 7.82. 010 Transmittal of license fee referral memorandum.
The tax collector shall transmit a copy of every license fee referral memorandum for a license for a
theater or for a motion picture theater to the commission, the sheriff, the forester and fire warden, the
regional planning commission, and to such other county departments as the board directs. (Ord. 10797 §
3 (part), 1973: Ord. 5860 Ch. 21 Art. 1 § 3331, 1951.)
Section 7.82.020 Hearing on license applications.
Except as provided in Section 7.06.260, the commission shall hold a public hearing on every
application for a license required by this chapter, and shall have notice of such hearing as required by
Sections 7.10.100, 7.10.110, 7.10.120 and 7.10.130 of this title. (Ord. 10797 § 3 (part), 1973: Ord. 5860
Ch. 21 Art. 1 § 3332, 1951.)
Section 7.82.029PART Part 2. Theaters
Section 7.82.030 Theater defined.
A. As used in this Part 2, "theater" means a theater, concert hall or similar establishment which is
primarily devoted to theatrical performances, as those words are used in Sections 318.5 and 318.6 of the
Penal Code, but does not include any adult business required to be licensed pursuant to Chapter 7.92.
B. The board finds that a "theater," as defined in this section, is a building, playhouse, room, hall or
other place having a permanent stage upon which dramatic, theatrical, vaudeville or similar performances
are given, whose primary function is to give such performances, and, if food, drink or other merchandise
is served, sold or offered for sale, such service, sale or offer to sell is merely incidental to the
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performance.
C. The board further finds that a typical theater also has movable scenery on the stage, permanently
affixed seats so arranged that a body of spectators can have an unobstructed view of the stage, and
regularly scheduled performances. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 26, 2003; Ord. 10797 § 3 (part), 1973: Ord. 5860
Ch. 21 Art. 3 § 3351, 1951.)
Section 7.82.040 Choice of license permitted when.
In order to conduct a theater as defined in this Part 2, if no other activity is carried on for which
Section 2810 requires a license, it is sufficient if either a theater license or an entertainment license is
obtained. Both are not required. (Ord. 10797 § 3 (part), 1973: Ord. 5860 Ch. 21 Art. 3 § 3356, 1951.)
Section 7.82.050 License -- Application.
A person at his option, pursuant to this Part 2, may apply for a theater license. (Ord. 10797 § 3 (part),
1973: Ord. 5860 Ch. 21 Art. 3 § 3352, 1951.)
Section 7.82.060 Application -- Information required.
An application for a theater license shall comply with Section 7.06.020, and also shall state facts
which show that no activity will be conducted for which Section 7.36.040 requires a license except that
of a theater as defined in this Part 2. (Ord. 10797 § 3 (part), 1973: Ord. 5860 Ch. 21 Art. 3 § 3353, 1951.)
Section 7.82.070 Grant or denial of license -- Conditions.
The commission shall grant a theater license if it finds no grounds for denial pursuant to Section
7.08.070, and also finds that the licensee will conduct a theater as defined in this Part 2, and no other
activity for which Section 7.36.040 requires a license. A theater license shall not be granted if any other
activity for which Section 7.36.040 requires a license will be conducted, even if the applicant has a
license issued pursuant to Section 7.36.040 for such other activity. (Ord. 10797 § 3 (part), 1973: Ord.
5860 Ch. 21 Art. 3 § 3354, 1951.)
Section 7.82.080 Modification, suspension or revocation of license -- Conditions.
A theater license shall be revoked, suspended, or modified as provided in Sections 7.08.140 and
7.08.160 of this title. Also, a theater license shall be revoked or suspended if:
A. The licensee ceases to conduct a theater as defined in this Part 2; or
B. In conjunction with such theater, the licensee also conducts other activities for which Section
7.36.040 requires a license whether he has such a license or not. (Ord. 10797 § 3 (part), 1973: Ord. 5860
Ch. 21 Art. 3 § 3355, 1951.)
Section 7.82.089PART Part 3. Motion Picture Theaters
Section 7.82.090 License -- Requirements generally.
A. Every person conducting, managing or carrying on a motion picture theater or other place where
moving pictures are exhibited for which a fee is charged, received or collected, or as an incident to some
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other type of business or activity, who does not possess either a Class I entertainment license or Class III
entertainment license, which license authorizes the showing of such motion pictures on the premises,
shall first procure a license and shall pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010
of this title, under the appropriate heading.
B. A license granted pursuant to this section does not permit any entertainment of any kind except
motion pictures and any music which may accompany the showing of such motion pictures. (Ord. 11209
§ 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10797 § 3 (part), 1975: Ord. 5860 Ch. 21 Art. 2 § 3341, 1951.)
Section 7.82.100 License -- Grant or denial conditions.
A license for a motion picture theater shall be granted or denied as provided in Section 7.08.070 of
this title. (Ord. 10797 § 3 (part), 1975: Ord. 5860 Ch. 21 Art. 2 § 3342, 1951.)
Section 7.82. 110 License -- Modification, suspension or revocation -- Conditions.
A license for a motion picture theater shall be revoked, suspended or modified as provided in
Sections 7.08.140 and 7.08.160 of this title. (Ord. 10797 § 3 (part), 1975: Ord. 5860 Ch. 21 Art. 2 §
3343, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.84
TRADE-IN DEALERS
Sections:
7.84.010 Trade-in dealer defined.
7.84.020 License required.
7.84.030 Monthly report to sheriff -- Contents.
7.84.040 Reports to be retained.
7.84.050 Records kept by sheriff.
Section 7.84.010 Trade-in dealer defined.
A. "Trade-in dealer" means any person other than a person engaged in a business for which Chapter
7.76 requires a license, engaged in the business of selling at retail new goods, wares and merchandise,
who, in conjunction with such business, sells or offers to sell any secondhand goods, wares or
merchandise received as payment, or part payment for new goods, wares or merchandise, except used
tires or used batteries which are taken as full or as part payment for new tires or new batteries, who sells
no other secondhand goods, wares or merchandise.
B. "Trade-in dealer" does not include any person engaged in the business of selling butane gas or
other inflammable vaporous gas, distillate, kerosene, gasoline or refined oil from a filling station or
movable hand tank or stationary tank, who possesses a current, valid license for such, as required by
Section 7.90.120, and who sells no secondhand goods, wares or merchandise except secondhand tires,
tubes, batteries, motor vehicle parts, and similar goods obtained in part or full payment for goods sold by
him. (Ord. 6087 § 3 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 12 Art. 1 §§ 2301 and 2302, 1951.)
Section 7.84.020 License required.
Every trade-in dealer who does not possess a valid unrevoked current secondhand dealer's license
shall first procure a trade-in dealer's license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in
Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1
(part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 12 (part), 1957: Ord. 6586 § 7 (part), 1954: Ord. 6087 § 3 (part), 1952: Ord.
5860 Ch. 12 Art. 2 § 2311, 1951.)
Section 7.84.030 Monthly report to sheriff -- Contents.
On or before the tenth day of every calendar month, every trade-in dealer shall either personally
deliver or mail to the sheriff a complete report of all goods, wares, merchandise, or other things received
as trade-ins which have a serial number, frame number, motor number or other identifying number or
letter, or group of letters. This section does not require a report of the receipt of any goods, wares
merchandise, or other things which:
A. Have no identifying number or letter or groups of letters; or
B. Were originally sold new by the same trade-in dealer;
C. Are used tires or used batteries taken as trade-ins for new tires or new batteries. (Ord. 6087 § 3
(part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 12 Art. 3 § 2321, 1951.)
Section 7.84.040 Reports to be retained.
Every trade-in dealer shall preserve, for not less than two years, true copies of all reports required by
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this chapter. Every such record and property taken in as trade-ins shall be produced for inspection to any
peace officer. (Ord. 6087 § 3 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 12 Art 3 § 2322, 1951.)
Section 7.84.050 Records kept by sheriff.
The sheriff shall maintain a file, separate and apart from any file maintained pursuant to Chapter
7.76, of all reports received pursuant to the terms of this chapter for a period of two years. Such reports
shall be open to the inspection of any peace officer. (Ord. 6087 § 3 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 12 Art. 3
§ 2323, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.85
VACATION CERTIFICATE BUSINESS
Sections:
7.85.009PART Part 1. Definitions
7.85.010
Definitions.
7.85.019PART Part 2. Licensing Requirements
7.85.020
License -- Required.
7.85.030
License -- Procedures applicable.
7.85.040
Application for license -- Information required -- Filing.
7.85.050
License -- Fee.
7.85.060
Bond requirements.
7.85.070
Application -- Referral for review -- Hearing.
7.85.080
Recommendations following referral -- Notification to applicant.
7.85.090
Hearing -- Required.
7.85.100
Hearing -- Appearance required.
7.85.110
Supplementary information.
7.85.120
Other appearance required.
7.85.130
Issuance -- Commission order required.
7.85.140
Additional conditions imposed when.
7.85.150
License -- Revocation, suspension or modification -- Conditions.
7.85.159PART Part 3. Operation
7.85.160
Identification cards and employees compliance.
7.85.170
Reports to be submitted monthly.
7.85.180
Escrow account for refundable fees.
7.85.190
Full disclosure requirements for advertising and operations.
7.85.200
Existing businesses -- Compliance deadline.
7.85.210
Enforcement -- Chapter provision not exclusive.
7.85.220
Unlawful acts designated -- Title 7 Division 1 provisions applicable.
7.85.230
Severabilty.
Section 7.85.009PART Part 1. Definitions
Section 7.85.010 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to
them in this Part 1:
A. "Accommodations" means any hotel or motel room, condominium or cooperative unit, cabin,
lodge, apartment, or any other commercial structure designed for occupancy by one or more individuals.
B. "Contract" means any contract, certificate, promissory note, credit agreement, negotiable
instrument, use agreement, license, security, or other muniment conferring on the user the rights, benefits
and privileges of the vacation certificate.
C. "Facilities" means any structure, service or property, whether improved or unimproved, made
available to the user for recreational, social, family or personal use.
D. "Person" means any natural person, association, corporation, firm, partnership, trust or other form
of business association doing business in the county of Los Angeles.
E. "Recipient" means any person which receives vacation certificates from a seller of vacation
certificates, and which itself sells, manages, promotes, advertises, lists or otherwise gives or offers
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vacation certificates for any business purpose.
F. "Seller" means any person, including a recipient, selling, operating, managing, promoting,
advertising, advancing, listing, or otherwise giving or offering vacation certificates for any business
purpose.
G. "Servicer" means any person who arranges, pays for, or secures by any means, the
accommodations or facilities of another to which a user becomes entitled by being the transferee of a
vacation certificate.
H. "Solicitor" means any person who solicits users, at the time of use of accommodations or
facilities, for the sale of any investments, goods, products or services, including but not limited to, land,
interests in land, time-sharing plans. housing, commodities or securities.
I. "User" means any individual who aquires a vacation certificate for personal use.
J. "Vacation certificate" means any arrangement, plan, scheme, or similar device, whether by
contract, certificate, license, membership agreement, security use agreement or any other means, whereby
a user in exchange for advanced consideration, including but not limited to, registration fees and
reservation deposits, is entitled to the use of accommodations or facilities for any number of days, but not
for specific dates. Excepted from this definition are vacation plans in which the purchaser is entitled to
the use of accommodations for any number of days each year during five or more successive years. (Ord.
12338 § 4 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art. 1 § 3801, 1951.)
Section 7.85.019PART Part 2. Licensing Requirements
Section 7.85.020 License -- Required.
A. Every person engaging in business as a seller of vacation certificates shall first procure a license
and pay the annual and renewal fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title in addition to
the fees required under Section 7.85.050.
B. Every person engaging in business as a servicer of vacation certificates which have been
transferred to a user or recipient shall first procure a license and pay the annual and renewal fees in the
amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 in addition to the fees required under Section 7.85.050. (Ord. 12338
§ 4 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art. 1 § 3802, 1951.)
Section 7.85.030 License -- Procedures applicable.
The application procedure provided for in this chapter shall be followed with regard to licenses
sought pursuant to this chapter, and the provisions of Sections 7.06.010 through 7.06.160 of this title
.shall not apply, unless otherwise specified. (Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art. 2 § 3807,
1951.)
Section 7.85.040 Application for license -- Information required -- Filing.
Every person desiring a license pursuant to this chapter shall file an application with the tax collector
upon a form to be provided by the tax collector, and at such time pay the required fee and penalty, if any.
The following information and information required under subsection B of Section 7.85.190 shall be
stated in the application, as well as any other reasonable information prescribed by the commission:
A. The name and address of the applicant. If the applicant is a corporaion, the name shall be exactly
as set forth in its articles of incorporation. If the applicant is a partnership, the name and address of each
general partner shall be stated. If one or more of the partners is corporation, the provisions of this chapter
as to a corporate applicant apply:
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B. If the applicant is a corporation, the names and addresses of all directors and the name and address
of any officer who is duly authorized to accept the service of legal process;
C. If the business or activity is advertised to the public and known by a name or designation other
than the name or designation of the applicant, such name or designation; otherwise, a statement that the
business is not so advertised or known;
D. The name and address of every stockholder owning not less than 10 percent of the stock of the
corporation;
E. Every person having an interest of not less than 10 percent in the business or activity to be
licensed, and the amount thereof,
F. The name and address of every person having any right, title or interest in the premises, or any part
thereof, equal to or greater than one-tenth of the whole, upon which the business or activity is to be
carried on. If any such person is a corporation, the same information as required of a corporate applicant;
G. The names and addresses of at least five character references. If the applicant is a corporation, the
names and addresses of at least five business references;
H. Whether the applicant has ever been convicted by a state or federal court within the past I0, years
of any misdemeanor or felony, other than minor traffic offences;
I. A list of such convictions, and for all thefts, fraud (including injunctive or civil actions involving
fraudulent advertising or sales or trade practices), obtaining money under false pretenses or
embezzlement convictions, and a detailed explanation of the circumstances;
J. The address of each proposed business location in the county;
K. The person or persons who will have custody of the business records at each location;
L. The location where such business records will be maintained;
M. 1. The applicant must provide an exact copy of the following:
a. The vacation certificate,
b. The casino, gaming or other bonus, gift or discount package that is provided to the user as
part of or in conjunction with the use of the vacation certificate,
c. Advertising bulletins, announcements, circulars, brochures, and all other promotional
materials used to promote, sell or advertise the vacation certificate,
d. All contracts, certificates, announcements, advertisements and instructions sent to
recipients or users,
e. Written copy of sales presentation or pitch made to prospective purchasers over telephone
or by other means,
f. Copy of the contract with each business entity providing accommodations, facilities and
services offered in subparagraphs a, b or c above;
2. The contract provided by applicant pursuant to subparagraph f immediately hereinabove shall
provide:
a. Dates said rooms will be available,
b. Details of all other facilities and services offered.
(Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art. 2 § 3808, 1951
Section 7.85.050 License -- Fee.
A. In order to collect revenue and to defray the county's costs of administering this chapter, the
purpose of which is to license and regulate vacation certificate sellers and thereby protect the public from
fraudulent and deceptive practices in the sale and promotion of vacation certificates, the board of
supervisors of the county of Los Angeles finds that it is reasonable to charge each seller of vacation
certificates and each seller shall pay in addition to the first year and renewal fee set forth in Section
7.14.010 of this title, a license fee equal to two percent of the gross sales price of all vacation certificates
sold; however, if the vacation certificates are sold for $15.00 or less, or if no fee is charged for the
certificate, then the seller shall pay a license fee equal to $.30 for each certificate distributed to users and
recipients.
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B. Each person required to be licensed under subsection B of Section 7.85.020 as a servicer of
vacation certificates, shall pay, in addition to the first year and renewal fee set forth in Section 7.14.010
of this title, a monthly license fee in an amount equal to $.10 for each certificate serviced.
C. The fees required under this section shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of Section
7.85.170. (Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art. 1 § 3803, 1951.)
Section 7.85.060 Bond requirements.
Before any license shall be issued, the applicant therefor shall file with the commission a surety
bond, which may be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of California, in
the penal sum of $1,000.00, Such bond shall be conditioned that the licensee shall pay the license fee
imposed by Section 7.85.050 and that the licensee will indemnify the county and all other persons for any
loss sustained thereby by reason of the violation by the licensee of any of the provisions of this chapter or
failure to provide refund upon cancellation. In the event of any recovery under such bond, the same shall
be immediately restored to its original penal sum, or a substitute bond furnished in the form and penal
sum originally required. (Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art. 2 § 3809, 1951.)
Section 7.85.070 Application -- Referral for review -- Hearing.
Upon receipt of the license fee, required under Section 7.14.010, the tax collector shall:
A. Issue a date receipt to the applicant showing the location(s) and activity for which an application
has been made;
B. Transmit copies of the license fee referral memorandum to the business license commission and to
interested officers or departments of the county, including but not limited to the sheriff and director of
the department of consumer affairs.
C. Set the application for hearing before the business license commission not sooner than 45 days
after receipt of such license fees. (Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981; Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art. 3 § 3813, 1951.)
Section 7.85.080 Recommendations following referral -- Notification to applicant.
The applicant shall be notified and advised in writing, at least five days prior to hearing before the
business license commission, of the recommendation or other determination or every officer and
department to which the application has been referred for investigation, inspection or other disposition.
(Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981: Ord: 5860 Ch. 26 Art. 3 § 3815, 1951.)
Section 7.85.090 Hearing -- Required.
A license required by Section 7.85.020 shall not be granted until the business license commission or
referee holds a public hearing, notice of the date, time and place of which shall be given to the applicant
as required by Section 7.10.100 of this title. (Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art. 3 §
3816, 1951.)
Section 7.85. 100 Hearing -- Appearance required.
The applicant or its representative shall appear at the public hearing before the business license
commission at the date, time and place set for hearing or to which the hearing may be continued. (Ord.
12338 § 4 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art. 3 § 3817, 1951.)
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Section 7.85.110 Supplementary information.
A. Any changes in the information and undertakings required by Sections 7.85.040, 7.85.060 and
subsection B of Section 7.85 190 shall be submitted to the commission within 10 days of the date of such
change.
B. The failure to disclose any of the information required by Sections 7.85.040 and 7.85.060
truthfully, or the failure to make a full disclosure of the facts required, shall be grounds for denying a
license, or, if a license has been issued and thereafter it is discovered that any applicant has made a false
statement or withheld relevant facts in providing the information required, it shall be grounds for
revoking the license. (Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art. 2 § 3810, 1951.)
Section 7.85.120 Other appearance required.
Within the license period or on any renewal application, the licensee may be required by the business
license commission to appear at a public hearing to present any supplementary information contemplated
by Sections 7.85.040 and 7.85.060 or other information with respect to the conduct or operation of the
licensed activity. (Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art, 3 § 3818, 1951.)
Section 7.85.130 Issuance -- Commission order required.
Except as may be otherwise provided in this chapter, a license required by this chapter shall not be
issued except upon order of the commission. A valid license must be in the possession of the applicant in
advance of engaging in the selling or servicing of vacation certifcates. (Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981: Ord.
5860 Ch. 26 Art. 1 § 3806, 1951.)
Section 7.85.140 Additional conditions imposed when.
In addition to any condition(s) imposed pursuant to Section 7.06.110 of this title, the business license
commission may impose such other conditions as the commission finds necessary for reasons of the
general welfare of the public. Such conditions shall appear on the license. (Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art. 3 § 3819, 1951.)
Section 7.85.150 License -- Revocation, suspension or modification -- Conditions.
Any license issued under this chapter shall be revoked, suspended or modified, after notice and
hearing as provided in Chapter 7.10 of this title, upon a finding that the licensee has;
A. Failed to comply with any condition imposed on such licensee;
B. Failed to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter;
C. Committed any crime involving fraud, deception, false pretenses, misrepresentations, false
advertising or dishonest dealing, or any act in violation of law;
D. Disposed of or concealed any fund or assets of a user so as to defeat the user's right to a refund;
E. Commingled registration fees and reservation deposits received from users with the general
operating funds of the business;
F. Made intentional misrepresentations or concealed material facts in its application for a license;
G. Failed to submit any report or fees required by this chapter. (Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981: Ord.
5860 Ch. 26 Art. 3 § 3820, 1951.)
Section 7.85.159PART Part 3. Operation
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Section 7.85.160 Identification cards and employees compliance.
A. Every employee of a seller shall have an identification card issued by a person licensed under
Chapter 7.52 of this title.
B. Every seller shall keep and maintain a copy of each employee's identification card, as required
under subsection A of this section.
C. Each person licensed under this chapter shall have the responsibility of securing from each
employee faithful adherence to the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860
Ch. 26 Art. 4 § 3823, 1951.)
Section 7.85.170 Reports to be submitted monthly.
A. 1. Every seller of vacation certificates shall submit to the commission a monthly report containing
the names and addresses of all users and recipients to whom the seller distributed certificates during the
preceding month, and the amount paid by each user and recipient, and pay the license fee for the
preceding month's activities; provided, however, that in lieu of containing the names and addresses of
such users and recipients, such report may refer to such certificates by serial numbers, accompanied by a
certification by the licensee that the number thereon corresponds to the name and address shown on a list
of users and recipients retained by the licensee showing all certificates sold by it during such month; and
provided further, that such list shall be open to inspection at the office of the licensee by representatives
of the commission during regular business hours.
2. The report shall also contain the number of users who have sent in registration fees and/or
reservation deposits during the preceding month, and the amount of such fees and deposits received.
B. Every servicer of vacation certificates shall submit to the commission a monthly report containing
the names and addresses of all users in the preceding month who:
1. Sent in registration fees or reservation deposits, and amount thereof,
2. Were provided rooms pursuant to their vacation certificate; and
3. Forfeited a deposit for any reason,
C. The report required under this section, together with the license fee set forth in Section 7.85.050,
is due not later than the 15th day of the month following the month for which such report is submitted.
(Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art. 2 § 3811, 1951.)
Section 7.85.180 Escrow account for refundable fees.
Whatever refundable fees or deposits, including but not limited to those known as refundable
registration fees and refundable reservation deposits collected by a seller from users, shall be placed in a
separate escrow account with a local bank or financial institution. (Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981: Ord.
5860 Ch. 26 Art. 4 § 3821, 1951.)
Section 7.85.190 Full disclosure requirements for advertising and operations.
A. Each licensee who employs the use of any advertising or circulates any advertising material in
connection with its vacation certificate business, whether such advertising is placed with an advertising
medium or disseminated by other means inside or outside the county, shall state therein the requirements
and obligations attached to and the conditions upon which any offer or promise is made, and the failure
to do so shall be grounds for revoking the license.
B. Before commencing business operations, each seller of vacation certificates shall file with the
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accommodations and/or facilities with whom he has contracted, satisfactory evidence that the business
entity has committed a specific number of rooms for lodging as part of the vacation certificate program,
and evidence that the seller can honor commitments with the certificate users for the entire period for
which the certificate is valid.
C. Each vacation certificate must provide and must state in at least 12 -point boldface type on the face
of the certificate:
1. The number of persons accommodated by the certificate;
2. The name and address of each business entity providing the accommodations and/or facilities
which are the subject of the certificate;
3. The actual dates during which the certificate may be used;
4. Whether meals are provided without further cost to the user;
5. Whether transportation is provided without further cost to the user;
6. If any discounts, gifts or other bonuses are available or distributed in connection with the
certificate, a statement as to whether the discounts, gifts or bonuses are redeemable at the place of
accommodation or. elsewhere, and a statement as to any and all conditions required to be satisfied in
order to make use of or receive any discounts, gifts or bonuses;
7. Whether the user must attend any solicitation or presentation as a condition to using the
certificate or any of the accommodations or facilities included therein, or to obtain the return of any
deposit, or to make use of any discount gift or other bonus offered;
8. That each user or recipient has an unqualified right within 20 days of the receipt of the
certificate to return the certificate and receive from the seller a full refund or reimbursement of all
payments made, including the purchase price paid for the certificate, whether the payments were made to
the seller or any other person. Such refund or reimbursement must be made within 10 days of the return
of the certificate, "Return" is defined as three days from the date of mailing. (Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art. 4 § 3822, 1951.)
Section 7.85.200 Existing businesses -- Compliance deadline.
All sellers of vacation certificates defined in this chapter licensed and doing business in the county
on May 15, 1981, the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, shall have until 60 days
after such effective date to obtain a license under this chapter and come into full compliance with its
provisions. (Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art. 2 § 3812, 1951.)
Section 7.85.210 Enforcement -- Chapter provision not exclusive.
Nothing herein shall be construed to limit, modify or otherwise affect the authority of any officer or
department to which an application is referred to enforce and administer any enactment applicable to the
activity under consideration. (Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art, 3 § 3814, 1951.)
Section 7.85.220 Unlawful acts designated -- Title 7 Division 1 provisions applicable.
A. It is unlawful for any person to engage in business as a seller or servicer of vacation certificates
without first obtaining a license as required in this chapter.
B. It is unlawful for any person engaged in the business of selling vacation certificates to sell a
vacation certificate that does not comply with Section 7.85.190 of this chapter.
C. It is unlawful for any person engaged in the business of servicing vacation certificates to service a
vacation certificate transferred to a user or recipient on or after May 15, 1981, the effective date of the
ordinance codified in this chapter, that does not comply with Section 7.85.190 of this chapter.
D. It is unlawful for any person to publicly advertise in any manner the availability of vacation
certificates without first having obtained a license as required in this chapter.
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E. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit, modify or otherwise affect the application of
the provisions of Division 1 of this Title 7, or any other provisions of this title, unless otherwise
specified. (Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981; Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art. 1 § 3804, 1951.)
Section 7.85.230 Severabilty.
If any provisions of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held
invalid, the remainder of the chapter and the application of such provision to other persons or
circumstances shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. 12338 § 4 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art. 1 §
3805, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.86
VALET PARKING SERVICE
Sections:
7.86.010 Valet parking service defined.
7.86.020 License -- Required.
7.86.030 License -- Undertaking or deposit filed with application.
7.86.040 Undertaking or deposit -- Conditions.
7.86.050 License -- Suspension following reduction of undertaking or deposit liability --
Reinstatement.
7.86.060 License -- Grounds for revocation.
7.86.070 Parking lot attendants.
7.86.080 Handling of vehicles.
7.86.090 Locking vehicles.
7.86.100 Signs,-- Business name, address and hours of operation -- Form.
7.86.110 Signs -- Rates to be shown.
7.86.120 Rate restrictions.
7.86.130 Precautions at closing time.
7.86.140 Parking longer than 48 hours -- Notice to sheriff when.
Section 7.86.010 Valet parking service defined.
A. "Valet parking service" means the parking of motor vehicles delivered by the drivers thereof to
other persons for the purpose of parking such vehicles where such service is performed as a business or
as an incident to some business, occupation or activity.
B. "Valet parking service" does not include the parking of motor vehicles by the employees of the
manager or owner of any apartment house, boarding house, motel, hotel, inn or other structure if the
persons delivering such motor vehicles to be parked have the right to occupy such apartment house,
boarding house, motel, hotel, inn, or other structure for overnight sleeping purposes, and such parking is
in conjunction with such use. (Ord. 9878 § 1, 1969: Ord. 9807 § 7 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 17 §
731, 1951.)
Section 7.86.020 License -- Required.
Every person operating a valet parking service shall first procure a license and shall pay a license fee
in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1
(part), 1975: Ord. 9807 § 7 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 17 § 732, 1951.)
Section 7.86.030 License -- Undertaking or deposit filed with application.
The applicant for a license to operate a valet parking service shall file with his application a bond or
undertaking or deposit savings and loan certificates pursuant to Chapter 4.36 of this code. The bond or
deposit shall be in the amount of $5,000.00. (Ord. 9807 § 7 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art 17 § 733,
1951.)
Section 7.86.040 Undertaking or deposit -- Conditions.
The undertaking or contract accompanying the deposit shall provide that the licensee and surety will
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indemnify any person whose vehicle is accepted by the licensee for parking or storage by reason of theft
or other unlawful taking, or for damages to such vehicle for which the licensee is legally liable. Such
undertaking shall provide that it will be continuous, until cancelled by a 30 -day written notice, and that it
will cover each and every annual license issued to the principal named until so cancelled. Notice of
cancellation shall be sent by certified or registered mail to the tax collector not less than 30 days prior to
the date of cancellation. Such contract shall make the same provisions except that it is not subject to
cancellation. (Ord. 9807 § 7 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 17 § 735, 1951.)
Section 7.86.050 License -- Suspension following reduction of undertaking or deposit
liability -- Reinstatement.
If the amount of liability under the bond is decreased or the amount of savings and loan shares is
decreased for any reason, the license shall be automatically suspended. In order to reinstate the license,
the licensee shall either file a new undertaking, restore the undertaking to the original amount, or deposit
sufficient savings and loan shares to restore the original amount. (Ord. 9807 § 7 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860
Ch. 2 Art. 17 § 736, 1951.)
Section 7.86.060 License -- Grounds for revocation.
In addition to the grounds stated in Section 7.08.150, a license may be revoked if:
A. The licensee, his agents or employees, through carelessness, negligence or failure to make proper
provision for the safeguarding of vehicles left in their custody, have, knowingly or unknowingly,
facilitated or contributed toward the theft or conversion of any such vehicle; or
B. The licensee, his agents or employees have failed to cooperate with the sheriff or with the police
to aid in the detection of any theft or other crime committed on any parking lot used, or which arose out
of the conduct of the business for which the license was issued; or
C. The licensee or his agents or employees delivered a vehicle in their custody to a person neither the
registered owner thereof nor entitled to the custody of such vehicle. (Ord. 9807 § 7(part), 1969: Ord.
5860 Ch. 2 Art. 17 § 737, 1951.)
Section 7.86.070 Parking lot attendants.
The licensee shall employ parking lot attendants sufficient in number to park vehicles so that traffic
on highways or sidewalks or both will not be impeded by the activities of the licensee. (Ord. 9807 § 7
(part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 17 § 741, 1951.)
Section 7.86.080 Handling of vehicles.
The licensee, his agents or employees shall not park, stand, stop or store any vehicle delivered to
them to be parked on, upon or across any public highway, public sidewalk, public alley, or other public
place. The licensee, his agents or employees shall not permit any other person to take or drive any vehicle
left in the custody of the licensee away from the parking lot where parked for any purpose without the
express permission of the bailor of such motor vehicle or his authorized representative, except that any
such vehicle may be moved for safekeeping to another place in the event of fire, flood or other
catastrophe, or where Section 7.86.140 requires the licensee to notify the sheriff that the vehicle has been
parked more than 48 hours and the licensee has so notified the sheriff. (Ord. 9848 § 3, 1969: Ord. 9807 §
7 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 17 § 738, 1951.)
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Section 7.86.090 Locking vehicles.
Except where a bailor parks his own vehicle, the attendant parking a vehicle shall lock the ignition,
remove the key and place the key in a safe place. The attendant shall not place the key in or upon the
vehicle parked. (Ord. 9807 § 7 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 17 § 739, 1951.)
Section 7.86.100 Signs -- Business name, address and hours of operation -- Form.
A. Each licensee shall install and maintain at each location at which a bailor surrenders his vehicle
for parking a sign plainly visible from the street with letters and numerals in contrasting colors, showing
the licensee's name, the address of the business, the time when the licensee is no longer on duty, and the
parking fees, if any.
B. The address of the business shall be in letters not less than three inches in height with a one -half-
inch stroke, and in no event less than half the height of the largest letter or numeral on the sign. All other
letters and numerals shall be not less than six inches in height and one -inch stroke. (Ord. 9807 § 7 (part),
1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 17 § 743, 1951.)
Section 7.86.110 Signs -- Rates to be shown.
A. At each location at which a bailor surrenders his vehicle for parking, the licensee shall erect and
maintain a sign stating the time at which the licensee goes off duty. If fees are charged such fees also
shall be stated as follows:
1. Rates per hour.
2. Rates per fraction of an hour, if any.
3. Rates for subsequent hours or fractions thereof.
4. The maximum charge.
B. All fractions of time shall be spelled out in letters. (Ord. 9807 § 7 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2
Art. 17 § 744, 1951.)
Section 7.86.120 Rate restrictions.
The operator of a valet parking service shall not charge any higher rates for parking than those rates
posted. This section applies in all cases where rates are posted, whether this chapter requires such posting
or not. (Ord. 9807 § 7 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 17 § 745, 1951.)
Section 7.86.130 Precautions at closing time.
At each closing time, the licensee shall lock or cause to be locked each vehicle, except those locked
by the person bringing the vehicle to the valet parking service, if a key thereto is available, and shall
deposit or cause to be deposited the said key with a responsible person at a safe and convenient place, to
be delivered to the person who parked the vehicle upon surrender of the parking ticket if one was given
to such person, otherwise upon proof that such person has the right to possess such vehicle. (Ord. 9807 §
7 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 17 § 742, 1951.)
Section 7.86.140 Parking longer than 48 hours -- Notice to sheriff when.
The licensee, his agents and employees shall notify the sheriff whenever a vehicle has been left in his
custody for a period in excess of 48 hours without a prior contractual arrangement for such period of
time, in order to determine whether the vehicle is stolen or abandoned. (Ord. 9807 § 7 (part), 1969: Ord.
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Chapter 7.88
VEHICLE RENTALS
Sections:
7.88.010 License --Required.
7.88.020 License --Sale of vehicles not authorized.
7.88.030 Recordkeeping requirements.
7.88.040 State driver's license required to rent vehicle.
Section 7.88.010 License --Required.
Every person conducting, managing or carrying on the business of renting motor vehicles without
drivers shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section
7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10159 § 5 (part),
1970: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 8 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 16 §721, 1951.)
Section 7.88.020 License --Sale of vehicles not authorized.
A license issued pursuant to this chapter to conduct the business of renting motor vehicles without
drivers does not permit the sale of such vehicle. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 16 § 724, 1951.)
Section 7.88.030 Recordkeeping requirements.
Every person conducting the business of renting motor vehicles without drivers shall keep a record of
all rentals on a form to be prescribed by the tax collector. (Ord. 92-0132 § 55, 1992: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art.
16 § 722, 1951.)
Section 7.88.040 State driver's license required to rent vehicle.
' A person shall not rent any motor vehicle without a driver unless the person who is to operate the
vehicle exhibits a valid subsisting driver's license which entitles him to operate the vehicle rented within
the state of California. (Ord. 10159 § 5 (part), 1970: Ord. 8097 § 6 (part), 1961: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 16
§723, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.89
NAME TO BE DETERMINED BY COUNTY COUNSEL
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Chapter 7.90
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESSES, TRADES AND SERVICES
Sections:
7.90.009PART Part 1. General Provisions
7.90.010
Rules and regulations -- Commission authority.
7.90.020
Authority to impose license conditions.
7.90.029PART Part 2. General Businesses
7.90.030
Bookstore -- License required.
7.90.040
Bookstore -- Hearing on license application.
7.90.050
Bookstore -- Grant or denial of license -- Conditions.
7.90.060
Bookstore -- Modification, suspension or revocation of license.
7.90.070"
Bottle washing.
7.90.080
Bottling works.
7.90.090
Explosives -- License required.
7.90.100
Explosives -- Prerequisites to license issuance.
7.90.110
Fertilizer.
7.90.120
Filling stations. 1
7.90.125
Filling stations -- Prerequisites to license issuance.
7.90.130
Hay, grain and livestock feed.
7.90.140
Horsemeat.
7.90.150
Launderette -- Defined.
7.90.160
Launderette -- License required.
7.90.170
Livery stable.
7.90.180
Locksmith business -- Defined.
7.90.190
Locksmith business -- License required.
7.90.200
Locksmith business -- Identifying number requirements.
7.90.210
Plant nursery.
7.90.220
Poultry -- License required.
7.90.230
Poultry -- Exceptions to license requirements.
7.90.240
Rendering plant.
7.90.250
Rifle range -- License requirements and restrictions.
7.90.260
Rifle range -- Public hearing by commission.
7.90.270
Sawmill -- Defined.
7.90.280
Sawmill or lumberyard -- License required.
7.90.290
Swimming pool.
7.90.300
Weed eradicator -- Defined.
7.90.310
Weed eradicator -- License required.
7.90.320
Weed eradicator -- Contract required.
7.90.330
Weed eradicator -- Filing of contracts.
7.90.339PART Part 3. Entertainment Businesses and Devices
7.90.340
Bowling alley -- License required.
7.90.350
Bowling alley -- Hearing on license application.
7.90.360
Coin-operated phonographs.
7.90.370
Coin-operated games of skill.
7.90.380
Exhibitions -- License requirements -- Exceptions.
7.90.390
Exhibitions -- Hearing on license application.
7.90.400
Exhibitions -- Grant or denial of license -- Conditions.
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7.90.410 Exhibitions -- Modification, suspension or revocation of license -- Conditions.
7.90.420 Exhibitions -- Additional grounds for denial or revocation.
7.90.430 Game arcade -- Defined.
7.90.440 Game arcade -- License required.
7.90.450 Game arcade -- Hearing on license application.
7.90.460 Game arcade -- Denial of license -- Conditions.
7.90.470 Game arcade -- Manager on premises -- License requirements.
7.90.480 Game arcade -- Visibility of premises.
7.90.490 Game arcade -- Noise restrictions applicable.
7.90.500 Game arcade -- Intoxicated or disorderly persons prohibited.
7.90.510 Motorcycle events -- License required.
7.90.520 Motorcycle events -- Location approval prerequisite to license issuance.
7.90.540 Picnic park -- Defined.
7.90.550 Picnic park -- License required.
7.90.560 Pony rides and pony tracks.
7.90.570 Off -the -road vehicle track -- License required.
7.90.580 Off -the -road vehicle track -- Hearing on license application.
7.90.590 Rodeo -- License required.
7.90.600 Rodeo -- Hearing on license application.
7.90.610 Shooting gallery or other marksmanship contest.
7.90.620 Traveling shows -- License.
7.90.630 Traveling shows -- Conditions for grant or denial of license.
7.90.640 Traveling shows -- Modification, suspension or revocation of license -- Conditions.
Section 7.90.009PART Part 1. General Provisions
Section 7.90.010 Rules and regulations -- Commission authority.
The commission may adopt such rules and regulations as it finds are necessary and expedient to
enforce the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 10927 § 1 (part), 1974: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 328.6,
1951.)
Section 7.90.020 Authority to impose license conditions.
In granting a license under this chapter, the business license commission may impose such
conditions, including the filing of a bond or undertaking or the deposit and assignment of savings and
loan certificates as provided for in Chapter 4.36 of this code, derived from Ordinance 4099, entitled
"Administrative Code of the county of Los Angeles," adopted May 19, 1942, as in its opinion will
prevent the proposed activity from becoming a nuisance or otherwise detrimental to the public peace,
health or safety of the locality. (Ord. 9749 § 8, 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 362, 1951.)
Section 7.90.029PART Part 2. General Businesses
Section 7.90.030 Bookstore -- License required.
Every person conducting, managing or carrying on a bookstore, the principal business of which is the
sale of books or the sale of books and periodicals, shall first procure a license and pay an annual license
fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. This section
does not apply to the sale of books or periodicals as an incident to some other business or occupation.
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(Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10159 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9897 § 6 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2
Art. 2 § 321, 1951.)
Section 7.90.040 Bookstore -- Hearing on license application.
Except as provided in Section 7.06.260, the commission or referee shall hold a public hearing on
every application for a license for a bookstore, and shall give notice of such hearing as required by
Sections 7.10.100, 7.10.110, 7.10.120 and 7.10.130 of this title. (Ord. 10217 § 6, 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2
Art. 2 § 321.5, 1951.)
Section 7.90.050 Bookstore -- Grant or denial of license -- Conditions.
A license for a bookstore shall be granted or denied as provided in Section 7.08.070. (Ord. 10217 § 7
(part), 1971: Ord. 9897 § 6 (part), 1969: Ordl. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 322, 1951.)
Section 7.90.060 Bookstore -- Modification, suspension or revocation of license.
A license for a bookstore shall be revoked, suspended or modified as provided in Section 7.08.140 of
this title. (Ord. 10217 § 7 (part), 1971: Ord. 9897 § 6 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 323, 1951.)
Section 7.90.070 Bottle washing.
Every person conducting, managing or earrying on the business of washing bottles shall first procure
a license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the
appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1(part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 324, 1951.)
Section 7.90.080 Bottling works.
Every person conducting, managing or carrying on a bottling works shall first procure a license and
pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate
heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10159 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 5860
Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 325, 1951.)
Section 7.90.090 Explosives -- Lic
Every person carrying on the business o
or otherwise, gunpowder, dynamite or any
shall pay an annual fee in the amount set
heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord.
Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 330, 1951.)
Section 7.90.100 Explosives -- Pr(
The license described in Section 7.90.(
have complied with all ordinances of the cc
manufacture or storage of explosives, as the
nse required.
manufacturing, or the business of storing or keeping for sale
)ther explosive substance, shall first procure a license and
)rth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate
608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860
requisites to license issuance.
10 shall not be issued to any person until such person shall
mty of Los Angeles now or hereafter in force regulating the
,ase may be. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 331, 1951.)
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Section 7.90.110 Fertilizer.
Every person engaged in the business of manufacturing, treating or processing in any manner
fertilizer of any type, kind or description, shall first procure a license and pay an annual fee in the amount
set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975:
Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art.2 § 332, 1951.)
Section 7.90.120 Filling stations.
Every person engaged in the business
gas, cryogenics, butane gas, or other flam
petroleum products from a filling station,
license and pay an annual license fee in th
appropriate heading. (Ord. 85-0188 § 1, 1S
Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2
f selling or distributing, either wholesale or retail, propane
able vaporous gas, distillate, kerosene, gasoline or refined
ink truck or trailer, or stationary tank shall first procure a
amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the
5: Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964:
\rt. 2 § 333, 1951.)
Section 7.90.125 Filling stations -- Prerequisites to license issuance.
A license to operate a filling station, as described in Section 7.90.120 of this title, shall not be issued
to any person or entity whose application is filed after June 1, 1990, the effective date of the ordinance
codified in this section, until that person or entity has caused a.public restroom, as that term is defined in
Chapter 13.26 of the Los Angeles County Code, to be installed in the filling station for use by its
customers. Such public restroom shall not be temporary or portable, but shall be permanent, and shall
include separate facilities for men and women, each with toilets and sinks suitable for use by the
handicapped, in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 19955.5, and California
Administrative Code, Part 5, Title 24, Chapter 5-15. This section shall not apply to applicants for renewal
of licenses which were originally issued prior to the effective date of this section. (Ord. 90-0060 § 1,
1990: Ord. 87-0147 § 1, 1987.)
Section 7.90.130 Hay, grain and livestock feed.
Every person conducting, managing or carrying on the business of buying, selling or otherwise
dealing in hay, straw, alfalfa, grain, grain products used or intended to be used for livestock food, or any
stock food other than manufactured or proprietary food, shall first procure a license and pay an annual
license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord.
11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 6586 § 3 (part),
1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 335, 1951.)
Section 7.90.140 Horsemeat.
A. Every person selling uncooked horsemeat or horsemeat products, either wholesale or retail, shall
first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this
title, under the appropriate heading.
B. This section does not apply to the lawful sale of horsemeat intended for human consumption.
(Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art.
2 § 336, 1951.)
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Section 7.90.150 Launderette -- Defined
As used in this title, "launderette" means any place where the use of washing machines or other
laundry equipment is licensed for a consideration for the use of persons washing their own laundry. (Ord.
5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 338, 1951.)
Section 7.90.160 Launderette -- License required.
Every person who maintains a launderette shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee
in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1
(part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 339, 1951.)
Section 7.90.170 Livery stable.
Every person conducting any place where horses are boarded or rented or where riding lessons are
given, including a livery stable, shall first procure a license and shall pay an annual license fee in the
amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part),
1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 8073 § 3 (part), 1961: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2
Art. 2 § 340, 1951.)
Section 7.90.180 Locksmith business -- Defined.
A. "Locksmith business" means the business, trade or occupation of making or fashioning keys for
locks or similar devices, or constructing, reconstructing, or repairing or adjusting locks, or opening or
closing locks for others by mechanical means other than the regular keys furnished for that purpose by
the manufacturer of the locks.
B. The definition of locksmith does not include:
1. A person who only duplicates keys;
2. A person, licensed pursuant to or specifically excepted from the tow -truck licensing
requirements of Section 7.28.030, who only assists motorists in opening locked vehicle doors by means
of rods, wires or devices utilized to open locked vehicle doors by manipulating inside door handles or
door -locking buttons, and without the use of locksmith tools to manipulate the vehicle door lock
tumblers. (Ord. 10666 § 1, 1973: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 5958 § 7, 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2
§ 340.8, 1951.)
Section 7.90.190 Locksmith business -- License required.
Every person conducting a locksmith business shall first procure a license and pay an annual license
fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.0 10 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 §
1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 341,
1951.)
Section 7.90.200 Locksmith business -- Identifying number requirements.
Each license issued for a locksmith shall contain an identifying number, which number the sheriff
shall assign. Each locksmith shall stamp on every key made, repaired, sold or given away by him, except
a key merely duplicated from another key, such identifying number. (Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord.
6822 § 4, 1955: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 341.2, 1951.)
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Section 7.90.210 Plant nursery.
Every person conducting a plant nursery shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in
the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1
(part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 347, 1951.)
Section 7.90.220 Poultry -- License required.
Every person engaged in the business of dealing in, buying or selling live poultry shall first procure a
license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the
appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 352, 1951.)
Section 7.90.230 Poultry -- Exceptions to license requirements.
A license to deal in live poultry is not required for sales made from residences or other structures by
the owners or tenants thereof, or members of their immediate families, where such residences or other
structures are not designed, constructed, or altered so as to display as for sale and poultry to be sold and
are located on the property on which such poultry is raised, whether such sales are advertised by signs or
not. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 353, 1951.)
Section 7.90.240 Rendering plant.
Every person conducting a rendering plant shall first procure a license and pay an annual fee in the
amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (pari),
1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 358, 1951.)
Section 7.90.250 Rifle range -- License requirements and restrictions.
A. Every person conducting, managing or carrying on a rifle, pistol or revolver range, any site where
shotguns are fired at clay pigeons or other targets, or any place where rifle, pistol or revolver shooting is
carried on, not covered by Section 7.90.610 of this chapter shall first obtain a license permitting such
activity at the location specified in the license.
B. A license shall not be issued unless and until the sheriff and director of the regional planning
commission first inform the tax collector, in writing, that the proposed activity is legal at the site
proposed.
C. If the applicant shows to the satisfaction of the tax collector, by affidavit, that the activity is to be
carried on exclusively for charitable purposes, he shall issue the license without fee. Otherwise, the
applicant shall pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under
the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975; Ord. 10159 § 5 (part), 1970: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part),
1964: Ord. 7370 § 1, 1958; Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 360, 1951.)
Section 7.90.260 Rifle range -- Public hearing by commission.
Except as otherwise provided by Section 7.06.260, a license required for a rifle range shall not be
granted until the commission or referee holds a public hearing, notice of the time and place of which
shall be given to the applicant as provided in Section 7.10.100 of this title. (Ord. 10217 § 8 (part), 1971:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 360.5, 1951.)
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Section 7.90.270 Sawmill -- Defined.
As used in this title, "sawmill" means an establishment engaged in the business of operating power -
driven machinery for sawing up logs or lumber, or both. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 363, 1951.)
Section 7.90.280 Sawmill or lumberyard -- License required.
Every person maintaining a sawmill or lumberyard, or both, shall first procure a license and pay an
annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.0 10 of this title, under the appropriate heading.
(Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 6586 § 3 (part),
1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 364, 1951.)
Section 7.90.290 Swimming pool.
Every person conducting managing or carrying on the business of operating a public swimming pool
who has not secured a license under Section 7.54.010 shall first procure a license and pay an annual
license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 .of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord.
11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10787 § 1, 1973: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1975:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 372, 1951.)
Section 7.90.300 Weed eradicator -- Defined.
"Weed eradicator" means a person engaged in the business of clearing lands of weeds and other
unwanted growth or vegetation. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 376, 19;51.)
Section 7.90.310 Weed eradicator -- License required.
Every weed eradicator shall first procure a license and pay a license fee in the amount set forth in
Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1
(part), 1964: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 377, 1951.)
Section 7.90.320 Weed eradicator -- Contract required.
A weed eradicator shall not clear or attempt to clear any lands of which he is neither owner nor
tenant of weeds or other unwanted growth or vegetation, or agree to so clear any land, or accept any
money or thing of value for such clearing or agreement to clear, until both the weed eradicator and
owner, agent or person lawful possession or charge of such land both sign and execute in writing a
contract, which contract shall clearly specify the time within which the weed eradicator will complete the
clearing or eradication of all weeds and other unwanted growth or vegetation on such land. (Ord. 5860
Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 378, 1951.)
Section 7.90.330 Weed eradicator -- Filing of contracts.
Not less than 10 days after the issuance of a license, other than a renewal of an existing license, every
weed eradicator shall file with the forester and fire warden time and correct copies of every contract
entered into by such weed eradicator since the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section up
to within three days of the date of filing, to clear land of weeds or other unwanted growth or vegetation.
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Not less than once every seven days thereafter, he shall file copies of all such contracts which were not
theretofore reported entered into up to within three days of the date of filing. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 §
379, 1951.)
Section 7.90.339PART Part 3. Entertainment Businesses and Devices
Section 7.90.340 Bowling alley -- License required.
Every person conducting, managing or carrying on the business of letting the use of any bowling
alley, except only such as are used in private houses, shall first procure a license and pay an annual
license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord.
11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10159 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 §
326, 1951.)
Section 7.90.350 Bowling alley -- Hearing on license application.
Except as provided in Section 7.06.260, the business license commission shall hold a public hearing
on every application for licenses required by Section 7.90.340, and shall give notice of such hearing as
required by Sections 7.10.100, 7.10.110, 7.10.120 and 7.10.130 of this title. (Ord. 9714 § 7 (part), 1969:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 326.5, 1951.)
Section 7.90.360 Coin-operated phonographs.
Every person who lets or permits, upon premises over which he has control, the use of any coin-
operated phonograph placed or maintained for use or operation by the general public by means of the
insertion of a coin, disk, plug, key, or the payment of a fee, shall first procure a license and pay an annual
license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord.
11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 6822 § 3 (part), 1955: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 §
327, 1951.)
Section 7.90.370 Coin-operated games of skill.
Every person who lets or permits, upon premises over which he has control, the use of any coin-
operated machine of skill open to the public, which is not operated as a part of a activity licensed
pursuant to Sections 7.25.010, 7.25.020 or 7.90.380, and not otherwise provided for in this title,
including, but not limited to, skee balls, gun machines, duck pins, "Chicken Sam," "Pokerina," "Texas
Leaguer," "Challenger," 'Big Game Hunter," and "Target Skill," shall first procure a license and pay an
annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading.
(Ord. 12207 § 2, 1980: Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 9688 § 3 (part), 1968: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part),
1964: Ord. 6822 § 3 (part), 1955: Ord. 6290 § 1, 1953: Ord. 5958 § 6, 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 §
328, 1951.)
Section 7.90.380 Exhibitions -- License requirements -- Exceptions.
A. Every person conducting, managing or carrying on an exhibition, entertainment or show of any
character in which a fee is charged for entry into the location, the viewing of any such exhibition,
entertainment or show, or participation in any of its activities, shall first obtain the written approval of
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each location by the commission and procure a license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set
forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading.
B. This section does not apply to schools or churches using their own equipment, any entertainment
as defined in Sections 7.36.010 or 7.36.020, any outdoor festival as defined in Section 7.60.010, or to any
carnival or circus as defined in Section 7.25.010 or 7.25.020, or to an animal menagerie or animal
exhibition for which Section 10.28.070 of Title 10 of this code requires a license. (Ord. 12207 § 3, 1980:
Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord, 10336 § 3 (part), 1971: Ord. 10159 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9962 § 3
(part), 1970: Ord. 9557 § 6(part), 1968: Ord. 9456 § 1, 1967: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6
(part), 1957: Ord. 6586 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 329, 1951.)
Section 7.90.390 Exhibitions -- Hearing on license application.
Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.06.260, a license required by Section 7.90.380 shall not be
granted until the business license commission or its hearing officers holds a public hearing, notice of the
time and place of which shall be given to the applicant as required by Section 7.10.100 of this title. (Ord.
9557 § 7, 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 329.2, 1951.)
Section 7.90.400 Exhibitions -- Grant or denial of license -- Conditions.
A license for an exhibition shall be granted or denied as provided in Section 7.08.070 of this title.
(Ord. 10217 § 7 (part), 1971: Ord. 9947 § 1 (part), 1970: Ord. 9878 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord. 9807 § 4 (part),
1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 329.4, 1951.)
Section 7.90.410 Exhibitions -- Modification, suspension or revocation of license --
Conditions.
A license for an exhibition shall be revoked, suspended or modified as provided in Section 7.08.140
of this title. (Ord. 10217 § 7 (part), 1971: Ord. 9947 § 1 (part), 1970: Ord. 9878 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord.
9807 § 4 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 329.6, 1951.)
Section 7.90.420 Exhibitions -- Additional grounds for denial or revocation.
In addition to the grounds stated in Sections 7.08.070 and 7.08.140, it also shall be a ground to deny,
revoke or suspend a license required by Section 7.90.380 that the applicant, licensee, his employee,
agent, or any person connected or associated with the applicant or licensee, officer, stockholder,
associate or manager has;
A. Committed any unlawful, false, fraudulent deception or dangerous act while conducting the
licensed business; or
B. Violated or has been convicted of violating any statute or ordinance prohibiting gambling. (Ord.
10217 § 7 (part), 1971: Ord. 10159 § 4, 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 329.8, 1951.)
Section 7.90.430 Game arcade -- Defined.
"Game arcade" means any place open to the public where five or more coin-operated games of skill,
as described in Section 7.90.370, are kept or maintained and persons are permitted to use such games.
(Ord. 10927 § 1 (part), 1974: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 328.1, 1951.)
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Section 7.90.440 Game arcade -- License required.
Every person managing or conducting a game arcade shall first procure a license and pay an annual
license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord.
11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10927 § 1 (part), 1974: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 328.2, 1951.)
Section 7.90.450 Game arcade -- Hearing on license application.
Except as provided in Section 7.06.260, the commission shall hold a public hearing on every
application for a license required by Section 7.90.440, and shall give notice of such hearing as required
by Sections 7.10.100, 7.10.110, 7.10.120 and 7.10.130 of this title. (Ord. 10927 § 1 (part), 1974: Ord.
5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 328.3, 1951.)
Section 7.90.460 Game arcade -- Denial of license -- Conditions.
If the commission finds that by reason of the location of such establishment the conducting or
carrying on thereof would be detrimental to the public health, the public order, or the public morals, or
any other ground of denial as set forth in this title exists, it shall notify the tax collector not to issue the
license until instructed to do so by it or by the license appeals board, and shall notify, in writing, the
applicant of its action. (Ord. 10927 § 1 (part), 1974: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 328.4, 1951.)
Section 7.90.470 Game arcade -- Manager on premises -- License requirements.
Every game arcade shall have a responsible person on the premises to act as manager at all times
during which the establishment is open. Such manager, if not the licensee, shall first procure a license as
such manager and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.0 10 of this title, under
the appropriate heading. A person other than the licensee shall not be employed as or act in the capacity
of manager until such person has the license required by this section. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord.
10927 § 1 (part), 1974: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 328.8, 1951.)
Section 7.90.480 Game, arcade -- Visibility of premises.
A person shall not maintain any game arcade to which the public is invited unless the interior of such
game arcade, except restrooms, is visible immediately upon entrance into the premises of which said
game arcade is a part. (Ord. 10927 § 1 (part), 1974: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 328.5, 1951.)
Section 7.90.490 Game arcade -- Noise restrictions applicable.
The provisions of Section 7.30.310 of this title are hereby made applicable to all game arcade
licenses and applications. (Ord. 10927 § 1 (part), 1974: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 328.7, 1951.)
Section 7.90.500 Game arcade -- Intoxicated or disorderly persons prohibited.
The licensee, the licensed manager, and every supervisory employee shall not permit any intoxicated
or disorderly person to enter, be or remain in a game arcade. (Ord. 10927 § 1 (part), 1974: Ord. 5860 Ch.
2 Art. 2 § 328.9, 1951.)
Section 7.90.510 Motorcycle events -- License required.
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Every person conducting motorcycle hill -climbs or motorcycle endurance contests, or both, whether
or not an admission is charged, shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in the amount
set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975:
Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 343, 1951.)
Section 7.90.520 Motorcycle events -- Location approval prerequisite to license
issuance.
A. The tax collector shall not issue a license for a motorcycle hill -climb or motorcycle endurance
contest until the applicant therefor presents to the tax collector written evidence that the forester and fire
warden has both inspected and approved the proposed location for each event.
B. "Event," as used in subsection A of this section, means a program lasting not longer than one
calendar day. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 §§ 344 and 345, 1951.)
Section 7.90.540 Picnic park -- Defined.
As used in this title, "picnic park" means a privately owned area provided for picnicking, or where
picnic facilities are available, and to which an admission is charged. "Picnic park" includes but is not
confined to privately owned areas or grounds having lawn, trees, shrubs, and equipped with tables,
benches, stoves, water, toilet and containers for garbage and refuse, and to which an admission is
charged..(Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 349, 1951.)
Section 7.90.550 Picnic park -- License required.
Every person maintaining a picnic park shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in
the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1
(part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 6586 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord.
5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 350, 1951.)
Section 7.90.560 Pony rides and pony tracks.
Every person conducting a pony track or pony ride, which pony track or pony ride is not operated as
a part of an activity licensed pursuant to Sections 7.90.380, 7.25.010 or 7.25.020, shall first procure a
license and pay a license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the
appropriate heading. (Ord. 12207 § 5, 1980: Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 9688 § 3 (part), 1968: Ord.
8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 351, 1951.)
Section 7.90.570 Off -the -road vehicle track -- License required.
Every person for a monetary or other consideration managing or conducting a track or other outdoor
place on which vehicles are operated, whether in a race, exhibition or otherwise, shall first procure a
license and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the
appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10279 § 7 (part), 1971: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part),
1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 354, 1951.)
Section 7.90.580 Off -the -road vehicle track -- Hearing on license application.
Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.06.260, the commission or referee shall hold a public
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hearing pursuant to Chapter 7.10 of this title, including Sections 7.10.100 through 7.10.140, to ascertain
all facts or evidence on the place for the operation of which a license is required by Section 7.90.570, and
the character, reputation and fitness of the applicant and of those who will be in charge. (Ord. 10279 § 7
(part), 1971: Ord. 10009 § 2 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 355, 1951.)
Section 7.90.590 Rodeo -- License required.
Every person conducting, managing or carying on any exhibition commonly known as a "rodeo," or
any similar exhibition under any other name, shall first procure a license and pay an annual license fee in
the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1
(part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 361, 1951.)
Section 7.90.600 Rodeo -- Hearing on license application.
Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.06.260, a license required for a rodeo shall not be granted
until the commission or referee holds a public hearing, notice of the time and place of which shall be
given to the applicant as provided in Section 7.10.100 of this title. (Ord. 10217 § 8 (part), 1971: Ord.
5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 361.5, 1951.)
Section 7.90.610 Shooting gallery or other marksmanship contest.
Every person conducting, managing or carrying on a shooting gallery, marksmanship contest, dart
game, archery or similar form of attraction where a fee is charged, which shooting gallery, marksmanship
contest, dart game, archery or similar form of attraction is not operated as a part of a activity licensed
pursuant to Sections 7.90.380, 7.25.010 or 7.25.020, shall first procure a license and pay an annual
license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord.
12207 § 6, 1980: Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 9688 § 3 (part), 1968: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 366, 1951.)
Section 7.90.620 Traveling shows -- License.
A. Every person exhibiting or conducting a traveling show or entertainment, including any caravan,
museum, menagerie, collection of animals or circus or any sideshow, shall.first procure a license and pay
a license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading.
B. This section does not require a license for:
1. Any activity which is a part of an activity licensed pursuant to Sections 7.90.380, 7.25.010 or
7.25.020;
2. A traveling motion -picture theater specializing in entertainment for children. (Ord. 12207 § 7,
1980: Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 9688 § 3 (part), 1968: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 5860 Ch.
2 Art. 2 § 375, 1951.)
Section 7.90.630 Traveling shows -- Conditions for grant or denial of license.
The commission may grant or deny a license for a traveling show as provided in Section 7.08.070.
Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.06.260, the commission or referee shall hold a public hearing
pursuant to Sections 7.10.100 through 7.10.140 of this title to ascertain whether the facts are such so as
to authorize the granting or denial of the license pursuant to Section 7.08.070. (Ord. 10217 § 9 (part),
1971: Ord. 10009 § 4, 1970: Ord. 9807 § 4 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 375.2, 1951.)
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Section 7.90.640 Traveling shows -- Modification, suspension or revocation of
license -- Conditions.
A license for a traveling show shall be revoked, suspended or modified as provided in Section
7.08.140 of this title. (Ord. 10217 § 9 (part), 1971: Ord. 9807 § 4 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 §
375.4, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.92
ADULT BUSINESSES
Sections:
7.92.010 Purpose and application.
7.92.020 Definitions.
7.92.030 License prerequisite -- Application process.
7.92.040 License approval -- Standards.
7.92.050 License requirements -- General.
7.92.060 License requirements -- Adult motion picture arcades.
7.92.070 License requirements -- Adult cabarets and adult theaters.
7.92.080 License requirements -- Effect of noncompliance.
7.92.090 License duration.
7.92.100
License renewal.
7.92.110
License transferability.
7.92.120
License revocation.
7.92.130
License revocation procedure.
7.92.140
Existing adult businesses.
7.92.150
Violation -- Penalty.
7.92.160
Conflicts.
Section 7.92.010. Purpose and application.
In order to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the county of Los Angeles,
this chapter is intended to regulate adult businesses which, unless closely regulated, have serious
secondary effects on the community. These secondary effects include, but are not limited to, the
following: depreciation of property values, increases in vacancy rates in residential and commercial
areas, increases in incidences of criminal activity, increases in litter, noise, and vandalism and the
interference with enjoyment of residential property in the vicinity of such businesses.
It is neither the intent nor the effect of this chapter to impose limitations or restrictions on the content
of any communicative material. Similarly, it is neither the intent nor the effect of this chapter to restrict
or deny access by adults to materials of a sexually explicit nature, or to deny access by the distributors or
exhibitors of such materials.to their intended market.
It is the intent of this chapter to afford new adult businesses a reasonable opportunity to locate in a
relevant real estate market.
Nothing in this chapter is intended to authorize, legalize or license the establishment, operation or
maintenance of any business, building or use which violates any county ordinance or any statute of the
state of California regarding public nuisances, unlawful or indecent exposure, sexual conduct, lewdness
or obscene or harmful matter or the exhibition or public display thereof. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 29, 2003.)
Section 7.92.020 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings:
A. "Adult bookstore" means any establishment, which as a substantial or significant course of
conduct displays and/or distributes adult merchandise, books, periodicals, magazines, photographs,
drawings, sculptures, motion pictures, videos, slides, films, or other written, oral or -visual representations
which are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on a matter depicting, describing or relating to
specified sexual activities or specified anatomical parts.
B. "Adult business" includes the following:
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1. Any business conducted for the entertainment of adults, engaged in the selling, renting, or
displaying of publications depicting the specified anatomical areas or specified sexual activities
described herein or other material of a sexually explicit nature;
2. Any business which, as a substantial or significant course of conduct, sells, offers for sale,
rents, exhibits, shows or displays publications depicting the specified anatomical areas or specified
sexual activities described herein or other material of a sexually explicit nature;
3. Any business selling, renting, or displaying sexually oriented devices intended for use in the
specified sexual activities described herein.
4. Any business conducted for the entertainment of adults wherein an employee, patron, or any
other person engages in or is shown the specified sexual activities described herein or exhibits or engages
in partial or total nudity or otherwise exposes the specified anatomical areas described herein;
5. Any business which, as a substantial or significant portion of its business, provides live or
filmed entertainment wherein the specified anatomical areas described herein are exposed.
C. "Adult cabaret" means a nightclub, bar, restaurant or similar establishment which features any
type of live entertainment which is distinguished or characterized by its emphasis on matter depicting,
describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical parts.
D. "Adult hotel or motel" means a hotel or motel which:
1. As a regular and substantial course of conduct provides to its patrons, through the provision
of rooms equipped with closed-circuit television, video recorders or players or other medium, material
which is distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to
specified sexual activities or specified anatomical parts; or
2. Rents, leases, or lets any room for less than a six -hour period, or rents, leases or lets any
single room more than twice in a 24-hour period.
E. "Adult material" means any sex -oriented merchandise, or any book, periodical, magazine,
photograph, drawing, sculpture, motion picture film, video tape recording, or other visual representation
which is distinguished or characterized by
an emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified
anatomical parts.
F. "Adult merchandise" means sex -oriented implements or paraphernalia, such as, but not limited
to: dildos, auto sucks, sex -oriented vibrators, edible underwear, benwa balls, inflatable orifices,
anatomical balloons with orifices, simulated or battery operated vaginas, and similar sex -oriented devices
which are designed or marketed primarily for the stimulation of human genital organs or sadomasochistic
activity.
G. "Adult motion picture arcade" means any establishment containing any manually operated, coin
or slug operated, or electrically or electronically operated or controlled, still or motion picture or video
tape machines, projectors, players or other image producing devices that are maintained to display
images to five or fewer persons per machine or per viewing room at any one time when those images are
distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to specified
sexual activities or specified anatomical parts.
H. "Adult motion picture theater" means any business establishment which projects and presents
motion pictures, video tape recordings, slide photographs, or other motion or still pictures which are
distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to specified
sexual activities or specified anatomical parts.
I. "Adult theater" means a theater, concert hall, dance hall, auditorium, or similar establishment
which features live performances which are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter
depicting, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical parts.
J. "Day" means business day, unless otherwise specified.
K. "Individual viewing area" means a viewing area designed for occupancy by one person.
L. "Owner" or "licensee" means:
1. The sole proprietor of an adult business; or
2. Any general partner of a partnership which owns or operates an adult business; or
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3. The owner of a controlling interest in a corporation which owns or operates an adult
business; or
4. The person designated in writing by the officers of a corporation to be the licensee for an
adult business owned or operated by the corporation.
M. "Premises" means the building occupied by an adult business, or the space in a building occupied
by an adult business if the business does not occupy the entire building.
N. "Specified anatomical areas" include any of the following, whether actual or simulated:
1. Less than completely and opaquely covered:
a. Human genitals or pubic region,
b. Buttocks,
c. Female breast below a point immediately below the top of the areola; or
2. Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.
O. "Specified sexual activities" include any of the following:
1. Actual or simulated: sexual intercourse, anal intercourse, oral or anal copulation, bestiality,
pedophilia, necrophilia, direct physical stimulation of unclothed genitals, flagellation or torture in the
context of a sexual relationship, or the use of excretory functions in the context of sexual relationships;
or
2. Clearly depicted human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation, arousal or tumescence; or
3. Use of human or animal masturbation, sodomy, oral copulation, coitus, ejaculation; or
4. Fondling or touching of nude human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, or female breast; or
5. Masochism; erotic or sexually oriented torture, beating or the infliction of pain; or
6. Erotic or lewd touching, fondling, or other contact with an animal by a human being; or
7. Human excretion, urination, menstruation, vaginal or anal irrigation.
P. "Substantial or significant" means:
1. Devoting more than 25 percent of total display area to the display of adult material or adult
merchandise; or
2. Presenting any type of live entertainment characterized by an emphasis on specified sexual
activities or specified anatomical areas, or performers, models or employees appearing in public in
lingerie on any four or more separate days within any period of 30 consecutive calendar days; or
3. Deriving at least 50 percent of gross receipts from the sale, trade, display'or presentation of
services, products, or entertainment which are characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting,
describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 31,
2003.)
Section 7.92.030 License prerequisite -- Application process.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to operate, engage in, conduct or carry on any adult
business within the county of Los Angeles unless the owner of said business first obtains, and continues
to maintain in full force and effect, an adult business license. A valid license other than the receipt
described in Section 7.06.050 must be in the possession of the owner in advance of the operation of an
adult business.
B. Only the owner of the proposed adult business shall be eligible to obtain an adult business
license.
C. In addition to the information required by Chapter 7.06, the owner shall submit the following
information and items to the tax collector at the time of applying for either a new adult business license
or a renewal of an adult business license:
1. A completed adult business license application form signed by the owner of the proposed
adult business, and either the record owner of the property, his or her agent or, if the business premises
are subleased to the applicant business, the sublessor of the premises;
2. A site plan designating the building and/or unit proposed for the adult business and a
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dimensional interior floor plan depicting how the business will comply with all applicable requirements
of this chapter;
3. The information specified in Section 7.92.060 hereof if the adult business is an adult motion
picture arcade;
4. The information specified in Section 7.92.070 hereof if the adult business is an adult cabaret
or adult theater;
5. Documentation evidencing successful completion of the processes and receipt of the
approvals required under Chapter 22.62 of this code. In cases where such documentation is unavailable at
the time the application is filed with the tax collector, any action by the business license commission
granting an adult business license shall be conditioned upon the applicant providing to the tax collector
the documentation required by this subsection, and no adult business license shall be valid unless and
until such documentation has been provided to the tax collector.
6. A statement signed by the owner under penalty of perjury attesting to the truth and accuracy
of the application and the information submitted therewith.
D. The tax collector shall determine whether the application contains all the information required by
the provisions of this chapter. If it is determined that the application is not complete, the applicant shall
be notified in writing within ten days of the date of receipt of the application that the application is not
complete and the reasons therefor, including any additional information necessary to render the
application complete. The applicant shall have 30 calendar days to submit additional information to
render the application complete. Failure to do so within the 30 -day period shall render the application
void. Within five days following the receipt of an amended application or supplemental information, the
tax collector shall again determine whether the application is complete in accordance with the procedures
set forth in this subsection. Evaluation and notification shall occur as provided above until such time as
the application is found to be complete. The applicant shall be notified in writing within five days of the
date the application is found to be complete or is rendered void. All notices required by this section shall
be given by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or in the manner required for the service of
summons in civil actions.
E. Upon receipt of a complete application, including the payment of a license fee which may be
established for an adult business pursuant to Section 7.14.010, the tax collector shall refer copies of the
application to those officers and departments deemed appropriate by the tax collector. Every officer and
department to which an application is referred shall advise the tax collector in writing of all material facts
regarding the application, pursuant to Sections 7.06.120 and 7.06.130. At least five days before the public
hearing required by section 7.92.040, the tax collector shall notify the applicant in writing if an officer in
any department to which his application was referred recommends that the license be denied. Such
written notice shall advise the applicant of the times and place where he may review all written materials
related to any recommendation to deny the license. The written notice shall be given by registered or
certified mail, postage prepaid, or in the manner required for the service of summons in civil actions, and
may be, but need not be, included with the notice of public hearing required by Section 7.92.040A.
F. Notwithstanding the above or any other provision of this chapter, no application for an adult
business license shall be accepted or processed for any business that has had an adult business license
revoked pursuant to Section 7.92.120 hereof within the preceding three-year period. (Ord. 2003-0067 §
32, 2003: Ord. 94-0081 § 2 (part), 1994.)
Section 7.92.040 License approval -- Standards.
A. The business license commission shall hold a public hearing on every application for an adult business
license required by this chapter, whether it is a new license or a renewal of an existing license, and shall
give notice of such hearing as required by Sections 7.10.100, 7.10.110, 7.10.120 and 7.10.130. All
hearings shall be held in accordance with the provisions of this title.
B. The business license commission shall, within 90 days of the filing of a complete license
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application, approve the adult business license if the standards and requirements of this chapter have
been met; otherwise, the license shall be denied. Written notice of the approval or denial of the license
shall be given to the owner by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or in the manner required for
the service of summons in civil actions, within three days of the date of such decision. The times set forth
in this subsection shall not be extended except upon the written consent of the owner.
C. Notwithstanding Section 7.92.030A, if the business license commission has not acted to approve
or deny the adult business license within 90 days of the fling of a complete application, the applicant
shall be permitted to begin operating the adult business for which the license is sought. The applicant
shall be permitted to continue to operate that adult business unless and until the business license
commission acts to deny the adult business license and written notification of that action, including the
reasons therefor, is provided to the applicant, by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or in the
manner required for service of summons in civil actions.
D. The business license commission shall approve and issue an adult business license if the
application and evidence submitted show that:
1. The adult business complies with all applicable requirements of Chapter 22.62; and
2. The adult business will meet all applicable building, fire, electrical, health and plumbing
regulations; and
3. The adult business will not be located, in whole or in part, within any portable structure; and
4. The adult business will not conduct or sponsor any special events, promotions, festivals,
concerts or similar activities which would increase the demand for parking spaces beyond the approved
number of spaces for the business; and
5. The adult business will not conduct any massage, acupuncture, figure modeling, tattooing,
acupressure or escort services and will not allow such activities on the premises; and
6. The applicant, or the applicant's representatives, have not knowingly made any false,
misleading or fraudulent statement of material fact in the application or in any report or record required
to be filed with the tax collector or commission.
E. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, no adult business license shall be issued which
imposes any conditions in an attempt to eliminate any ground for denial.
F. If the decision of the business license commission is appealed to the license appeals board, upon
the complete filing of a notice of appeal pursuant to and in accordance with Chapter 7.12, the license
appeals board shall render its decision on the appeal, in accordance with the standards prescribed in this
chapter, not later than 60 days after the filing of the notice of appeal. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 33, 2003: Ord.
94-0081 § 2 (part), 1994.)
Section 7.92.050 License requirements -- General.
Any adult business shall conform to the following requirements:
A. At least one security guard shall be on duty outside the premises, patrolling the grounds and
parking areas, at all times while the business is open. If the occupancy limit of the premises is greater
than 50 persons, an additional security guard shall be on duty inside the premises. The security guard(s)
shall be charged with preventing violations of law, with enforcing compliance by patrons with the
requirements of this chapter and with notifying the sheriff of any violations of law observed. Security
guard(s) required by this subsection shall be uniformed in such a manner so as to be readily identifiable
as a security guard by the public and shall be duly licensed as a security guard as required by applicable
provisions of state or local law. No security guard required pursuant to this subsection shall act as a
doorperson, ticket seller, ticket taker, or admittance person while acting as a security guard hereunder.
B. Landscaping shall conform to the standards established for the zone, except that, if the business
is the sole use on a lot, no planting shall exceed 30 inches in height, except trees with foliage not less
than six feet above the ground.
C. The entire exterior grounds, including the parking lot, shall be lighted in such a manner that all
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areas are clearly visible at all times.
D. The premises within which the business is located shall provide sufficient sound -absorbing
insulation so that sound generated inside said premises shall not be audible anywhere on any adjacent
property or public right-of-way or within any other building or other separate space within the same
building.
E. No exterior door or window on the premises shall be propped or kept open at any time while the
business is open, and any exterior windows shall be covered with opaque covering at all times.
F. Permanent barriers shall be installed and maintained to screen the interior of the premises from
public view for each door used as an entrance or exit to the business.
G. Signage shall conform to the standards established for the zone except that such signage shall be
limited to the business name, the street address and the notice required by subsection K of this section.
H. All indoor areas of the business within which patrons are permitted, except rest rooms, shall be
open to view at all times, which view shall not be obstructed by any door, wall, curtain, two-way mirror,
person, merchandise, display rack, or other material.
I. Except as specifically provided in this chapter and in Title 22, the business shall comply with the
parking, development and design standards established for the zone in which the business is located.
J. No adult material or adult merchandise shall be displayed in such a manner as to be visible from
any location other than within the premises occupied by the business.
K. No person under the age of 18 years and no person obviously intoxicated shall be permitted
within the premises at any time. A sign giving notice of this provision shall be prominently posted at each
entrance to the premises of the business.
L. The business shall not operate or be open between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
M. The business shall provide and maintain separate rest room facilities for male patrons and
employees and female patrons and employees. Male patrons and employees shall be prohibited from
using the rest room(s) for females, and female patrons and employees shall be prohibited from using the
rest room(s) for males, except to carry out duties of repair, maintenance and cleaning of the rest room
facilities. The rest rooms shall be free from all adult materials and adult merchandise. Rest rooms. shall
not contain television monitors or other motion picture or video projection, recording or reproduction
equipment. The foregoing provisions of this subsection shall not be applicable to an adult business which
deals exclusively with sale or rental of merchandise which is not used or consumed on the premises, such
as an adult bookstore, and which does not provide rest room facilities to its patrons or the general public.
N. Except as otherwise required by law or provided herein, all areas of the business accessible to
patrons shall be illuminated at least to the extent of 20 footcandle, minimally maintained and evenly
distributed at ground level.
O. Individual viewing areas of the business shall be operated and maintained without any hole or
other opening or means of direct communication or visual or physical access between the interior space
of two or more individual viewing areas and shall not be occupied by more than one person at any one
time.
P. The business shall have at least one responsible person on the premises to act as manager at all
times during which the business is open. Such manager, if not the owner or licensee, shall first procure a
license as such manager and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this
title, under the appropriate heading. A person other than the owner or licensee shall not be employed as
or act in the capacity of manager until such person has the license required by this section. (Ord. 2003-
0067 § 34, 2003: Ord. 94-0081 § 2 (part), 1994.)
Section 7.92.060 License requirements -- Adult motion picture arcades.
An adult motion picture arcade which provides more than one viewing area shall conform to all of the
requirements previously set forth in this chapter and shall also conform to the following additional
requirements:
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A. The application for an adult business license shall be accompanied by a diagram of the interior of
the premises showing a plan thereof specifying the location of one or more manager's stations; specifying
the location of all overhead lighting fixtures and designating any portion of the premises in which patrons
will not be permitted. A manager's station may not exceed 32 square feet of floor area with no dimension
greater than eight feet. The diagram shall also designate the place at which the adult business license will
be conspicuously posted. A professionally prepared diagram in the nature of an engineer's or architect's
blueprint shall not be required; however, each diagram shall be oriented to the north or to some
designated street or object and shall be drawn to a designated scale with marked dimensions sufficient to
show the various internal dimensions of all areas of the interior of the premises to an accuracy of plus or
minus six inches. The tax collector shall waive the foregoing diagram for renewal applications if the
owner adopts the diagram that was previously submitted and certifies that the configuration of the
premises has not been altered since that diagram was prepared.
No alteration in the configuration of the premises from the diagram submitted with the application
for an adult business license may be made without the prior approval of the tax collector, who shall
insure that the configuration requirements of this section continue to be met.
B. The interior of the premises shall be configured in such a manner that there is an unobstructed
view from a manager's station of every area of the premises to which any patron is permitted access for
any purpose, including the interior of individual viewing areas, but excluding rest rooms. If the premises
has two or more manager's stations designated, then the interior of the premises shall be configured in
such a manner that there is an unobstructed view of each area of the premises to which any patron is
permitted access for any purpose, excluding restrooms, from at least one of the manager's stations. The
view required in this subsection must be by direct line of sight from the manager's station.
C. It is the duty of the owner(s) to insure that at least one manager is on duty and situated at each
manager's station at all times that any patron is present inside the premises, and such manager shall be
licensed as required by Section 7.92.050P of this chapter and be familiar with the requirements of this
chapter and shall enforce all rules and regulations in order to ensure that the business complies with this
chapter.
D. It is the duty of the owner(s) and it is also the duty of all employees present on the premises to
insure that the view specified in subsection B of this section remains unobstructed by any door, wall,
curtain, two-way mirror, person, merchandise, display rack or other material at all times and to insure
that no patron is permitted access to any area of the premises which has been designated as an area in
which patrons will not be permitted in the diagram filed pursuant to subsection A of this'section. (Ord.
2003-0067 § 35, 2003: Ord. 94-0081 § 2 (part), 1994.)
Section 7.92.070 License requirements -- Adult cabarets and adult theaters.
An adult cabaret or an adult theater shall conform to all of the requirements previously set forth in this
chapter and shall also conform'to the following additional requirements:
A. The application for an adult business license shall be accompanied by a diagram of the premises
showing a plan thereof specifying the location of and dimensions of the stage upon which live
entertainment will be performed, the -location of the entertainers' dressing room or rooms, and the
location of the entrances to and exits from the premises which are to be used exclusively by the
entertainers and those which are to be used by the patrons, all of which demonstrates compliance with the
requirements of this section. The tax collector shall waive the foregoing diagram for renewal applications
if the owner adopts the diagram that was previously submitted and certifies that the configuration of the
premises has not been altered since that diagram was prepared. No alteration in the configuration of the
premises from the diagram submitted with the application for an adult business license may be made
without the prior approval of the tax collector, who shall insure that the configuration requirements of
this section continue to be met.
B. No person shall perform live entertainment for patrons except upon a stage at least 18 inches
above the level of the floor, which is separated by a distance of at least six feet from the nearest area
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occupied by patrons, and no patron shall be permitted within six feet of the stage while the stage is
occupied by an entertainer.
C. The business shall provide separated dressing rooms for entertainers which are exclusively
dedicated to the entertainers' use.
D. The business shall provide an entrance to and exit from the premises for entertainers which is
separate from the entrance and exit used by patrons.
E. The business shall provide access for entertainers between the stage and the dressing rooms
which is completely separated from the patrons. If such separate access is not physically feasible, the
business shall provide a minimum three -foot -wide walk aisle for entertainers between the dressing rooms
and the stage, with a railing, fence or other barrier separating the patrons and the entertainers, which is
capable of, and which actually results in, preventing any physical contact between patrons and
entertainers.
F. No entertainer shall have physical contact with any patron, and no patron shall have physical
contact with any entertainer while on the premises.
G. Fixed rails at least 30 inches in height shall be maintained establishing the separations between
entertainers and patrons. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 36, 2003: Ord. 94-0081 § 2 (part), 1994.)
Section 7.92.080 License requirements -- Effect of noncompliance.
The requirements contained in Sections 7.92.040, 7.92.050, 7.92.060, and 7.92.070 of this chapter shall
be deemed conditions of license approval, and failure to comply with any such requirement shall be
grounds for revocation of any adult business license issued pursuant to this chapter, or denial of any
application to renew any adult business license issued pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 37,
2003: Ord. 94-0081 § 2 (part), 1994.)
Section 7.92.090 License duration.
An adult business license shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of license approval. (Ord.
2003-0067 § 38, 2003: Ord. 94-0081 § 2 (part), 1994.)
Section 7.92.100 License renewal.
An adult business license shall be renewed on a year-to-year basis, provided that the licensee continues to
meet all applicable requirements. A request for license renewal must be accompanied by an adult
business license renewal application, completed in full detail with current 'information. The complete
application and appropriate fee must be received by the tax collector at least 90 days prior to the
expiration of the existing license. A request for license renewal shall be processed in the same manner as
the original application. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 39, 2003: Ord. 94-0081 § 2 (part), 1994.)
Section 7.92.110 License transferability.
No adult business license, including but not limited to an adult business license held by an individual in a
corporation or partnership shall be sold, transferred, or assigned by any licensee, or by operation of law,
to any other person, group, partnership, corporation or entity, and any such sale, transfer or assignment,
or attempted sale, transfer, or assignment shall be deemed to constitute a voluntary surrender of such
license, and such license shall thereafter be null and void. Any change in the nature or composition of the
adult business from one type of adult business use to another type of adult business use shall also render
the license null and void. An adult business license shall be valid only for the exact location and adult
business use as specified in the license. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 40, 2003: Ord. 94-0081 § 2 (part), 1994.)
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Section 7.92.120 License revocation.
A. The licensee shall allow any appropriate officer of the county to conduct unscheduled inspections of
the premises of the business for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the law at any time the business
is open for business or is occupied.
B. The business license commission shall revoke an adult business license when:
1. Any of the applicable requirements set forth herein ceases to be satisfied; or
2. The application is discovered to contain incorrect, false or misleading information; or
3. The licensee is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor occurring upon, or relating to the
premises or lot upon which the business is located, which offense is classified by the state'as an offense
involving a sexual crime against children, sexual abuse, rape, distribution of obscene material or material
harmful to minors, prostitution or pandering, including, but not necessarily limited to the violation of any
crime requiring registration under California Penal Code Section 290, or any violation of Penal Code
Sections 234.3, 261, 261.35, 264.1, 266, 266a through 266k, inclusive, 267, 286, 286.5, 288, 288a, 311
through 311. 10, inclusive, 314, 315, 316 or 647; or
4. Within any 12 -month period, there are two or more convictions for any of the offenses listed
in subsection (13)(3) of this section, if the convictions are for the actions of any employee, agent or
contractor of the licensee which occurred on or relate to the premises or lot upon which the business is
located; or
5. The licensee or its employee, agent or contractor has knowingly allowed prostitution, or
solicitation for prostitution, on the premises; or
6. The business has been operated in violation of any of the requirements of this chapter and;
a. If the violation is of a continuous nature, the business continues to be operated in
violation of such provision for more than 10 days following the date written notice of such violation is
given to the owner, by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or in the manner required for the
service of summons in civil actions, or
b. If the violation is of a noncontinuous nature, two or more additional violations of the
same provision, or four or more violations of any provision, of this chapter occur, regardless of whether
notice of each individual violation is given to the owner, within any 12 -month period. (Ord. 2003-0067 §
41, 2003: Ord. 94-0081 § 2 (part), 1994.)
Section 7.92.130 License revocation procedure.
A. A license for an adult business shall be revoked or suspended as provided in Chapter 7.08.
B. A hearing shall be conducted by the business license commission pursuant to and in accordance
with Chapter 7.10.
C. If the decision of the business license commission is appealed to the license appeals board, upon
the complete filing of a notice of appeal pursuant to and in accordance with Chapter 7.12, the license
appeals board shall render its decision on the appeal, in accordance with the standards prescribed in this
chapter, no later than 60 days after the filing of the notice of appeal. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 42, 2003: Ord.
94-0081 § 2 (part), 1994.)
Section 7.92.140 Existing adult businesses.
A. Any adult business that was lawfully operating on the effective date of this chapter in violation hereof
shall be deemed a nonconforming use. Any adult business that was lawfully operating on the effective
date of this chapter which became a nonconforming use by reason of the adoption of this chapter or by
the amendment to Section 7.92.050, 7.92.060 or 7.92.070 shall cease operation, or otherwise be brought
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into full compliance with the provisions of this chapter, not later than April 1, 2004, unless sooner
terminated for any reason or voluntarily discontinued for a period of 60 consecutive calendar days or
more. A nonconforming use shall not be increased, enlarged, extended or altered, except that the use may
be changed to a conforming use.
B. Any adult business that is defined by subsection A of this section as a nonconforming use shall
be notified in writing of its nonconforming status by the tax collector. Such notice shall be given within
30 calendar days following the effective date of this section or, upon any later discovery by the county of
the existence of a nonconforming adult business, within 30 calendar days thereafter. Such,notice shall be
given to the property owner of record upon which such business is located, the owner of the business,
and the holder of the business license for such business (to the extent such parties are different and are
identifiable and accessible). Such notice shall also advise those parties of the expiration on April 1, 2004,
of the amortization period established in subsection A of this section. Such notice shall be given by
registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or in the manner required for the service of summons in civil
actions.
C. No adult business which was rendered nonconforming by the adoption of this chapter or by the
amendment to Section 7.92.050, 7.92.060 or 7.92.070 shall continue to be operated without complying
with all of the provisions of this chapter otherwise applicable to such adult business following expiration
of the amortization period set forth in subsection A of this section.
D. Notwithstanding Section 7.92.090, an adult business license granted prior to April 1, 2004, to an
adult business which is defined by subsection A of this section as a nonconforming use shall be valid
until March 31, 2004, and shall not be valid thereafter. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 44, 2003.)
Section 7.92.150 Violation -- Penalty.
In addition to any other penalties and remedies provided by law, including the provisions of this title, any
violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed
$1,000.00 or six months in jail, or both. Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter is subject
to a suit for injunction as well as prosecution for the criminal violation. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 45, 2003: Ord.
94-0081 § 2 (part), 1994.)
Section 7.92.160 Conflicts.
If the provisions of this chapter conflict or contravene the provisions of another chapter of this title, the
provisions of this chapter shall prevail as to all matters and questions arising out of the subject matter of
this chapter. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 46, 2003: Ord. 94-0081 § 2 (part), 1994.)
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Chapter 7.94
BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS
Sections:
7.94.00P
Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
7.94.010
Definitions.
7.94.020
Licenses -- Required.
7.94.030
Exemptions.
7.94.040
Severability.
7.94.049P
Part 2 LICENSING PROCEDURES
7.94.049PA
Article 1 BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS
7.94.050
License -- Hearing on application required.
7.94.060
Prerequisites to issuance of license.
7.94.070
License nontransferable.
7.94.080
License -- Requirements for posting.
7.94.089A
Article 2BODY ART TECHNICIANS
7.94.090
Body art technician license -- Information required on application.
7.94.100
Additional prerequisites to licensing.
7.94.110
License nontransferable.
7.94.120
License -- Requirements for posting.
7.94.129A
Article 3 LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED
7.94.130
Liability insurance -- Requirements for body art establishment license.
7.94.140
Liability insurance -- Requirements for body art technician license.
7.94.149A
Article 4 LICENSE REVOCATION
7.94.150
License -- Permitted revocation.
7.94.160
License -- Mandatory revocation.
7.94.170
Restrictions on licensing after revocation.
7.94.179P
Part 3 OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
7.94.180
Operation requirements generally.
7.94.190
Unregistered body art technicians prohibited.
7.94.200
Body art activity only at licensed body art establishments.
7.94.210
Hours of operation.
7.94.220
Signs required.
7.94.230
Waiting or reception area.
7.94.240
Persons using drugs or alcohol prohibited.
7.94.250
Restricted activities.
7.94.260
Log required.
7.94.270
Manager required on premises.
7.94.280
Interfering with enforcement activities prohibited.
Section 7.94.00P Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 7.94.010 Definitions.
Whenever any word or phrase used in this chapter is defined in state law or regulation or in another
section of the Los Angeles County Code, the definition set forth in such state law or regulation or other
section of the Los Angeles County Code is incorporated in this chapter as though set forth herein in full,
and shall apply to such word or phrase used but not defined herein. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
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Section 7.94.020 Licenses -- Required.
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, below, every body art establishment shall
have a license as provided for in Article 1 of Part 2 of this chapter. No person shall own or operate a
body art establishment or permit the conduct of body art activity at any location unless and until a body
art establishment license has been procured pursuant to Article 1 of Part 2 of this chapter, and payment of
an annual fee has been made therefor in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010, under the appropriate
heading.
B. Every existing owner of a body art establishment shall comply with the licensing requirements of
subsection A of this section, above, within six months of the effective date of the ordinance codified in
this chapter.*
C. Within six months of the effective date of this chapter,*, every person conducting body art
activity shall first procure a license as provided for in article 2 of Part 2 of this chapter and pay an annual
license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010, under the appropriate heading. No person shall
conduct body art activity without complying with this licensing requirement. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part),
1999.)
Editor's note: Ordinance 99-0039, which enacted Ch. 7.94, is effective on July 1, 1999.
Section 7.94.030 Exemptions.
Notwithstanding Section 7.94.020, individuals meeting each of the requirements set forth in
subsection A or B of this section, below, need not procure a license to be authorized to conduct body art
activity. Notwithstanding section 7.94.020, if all individuals conducting body art activity at a specific
location meet each of the requirements set forth in subsection A or B of this section, below, the license
required by Section 7.94.020 A need not be procured.
A. The individual is a physician licensed by the state of California under the Business and
Professions Code, Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2000 of Division 2) who utilizes body art
activities as part of patient treatment.
B. The individual engages exclusively in the piercing of the leading edge or earlobe of the ear, and
either performs the procedure through the use of an approved ear perforating mechanical device to force
the single -use stud or single -use needle through the tissue of the ear, or utilizes a sterile, disposable,
single -use stud or single -use solid needle. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.040 Severability.
If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held
invalid, the remainder of the chapter or the application of such provision to other persons or
circumstances shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.049P Part 2 LICENSING PROCEDURES
Section 7.94.049 PA Article 1 BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS
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Section 7.94.050 License -- Hearing on application required.
The business license commission shall hold a public hearing on every application for a license
required by Section 7.94.020 A or B, and shall give notice of such hearing as required by Sections
7.10.100, 7.10.110, 7.10.120 and 7.10.130. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.060 Prerequisites to issuance of license.
A. A license shall not be issued pursuant to this article unless the applicant has a public health
facility permit, as required by Sections 11.36.330 A and 11.36.350, and inspections by any appropriate
county departments reveal that the establishment complies with each of the minimum requirements of
this chapter.
B. A license shall not be issued pursuant to this article unless the applicant has obtained a
conditional use permit, if one is required by Title 22 of this code. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.070 License nontransferable.
Any license issued pursuant to this article shall be valid only for the body art establishment which is
the subject of such license, and is nontransferable. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.080 License -- Requirements for posting.
Any license issued pursuant this article must be posted and exhibited at all times in an area that is
visible to the public and clients of any body art establishment conducting body art activity. (Ord. 99-0039
§ 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.089A Article 2BODY ART TECHNICIANS
Section 7.94.090 Body art technician license --. Information required on application.
In addition to the requirements of Section 7.06.020, an applicant for licensing as a body art
technician shall also show:
A. All residential addresses for the five years immediately preceding the date of the application;
B. Written statements of reference of at least three persons who have known the applicant for at
least one year;
C. Written proof that the applicant is over the age of 18 years;
D. Applicant's height, weight and color of eyes and hair;
E. Two portrait photographs at least two inches by two inches;
F. Business, occupation or employment history of the applicant for the five years immediately
preceding the date of the application;
G. The license history of the applicant, including but not Limited to whether the applicant has had a
license for any business or similar activity by this or any other county, by any city, or by the state
revoked or suspended, and, if so, the reason or reasons therefor, and the business activity or occupation
subsequent to such action or suspension or revocation;
H. All convictions, except for minor traffic violations, and the reasons therefor;
I. A certificate from a medical doctor stating that the applicant has, within 30 days immediately
prior to the filing of the application, been examined and found to be free of any contagious or
communicable disease;
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J. Such other identification and information determined necessary to discover the truth of the
matters hereinabove specified as required to be set forth in the application.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed to deny the sheriff the right to take fingerprints and
additional photographs of the applicant, nor shall anything contained herein be construed to deny the
right of the sheriff to confirm the height or weight of the applicant. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.100 Additional prerequisites to licensing.
A license shall not be issued pursuant to this article unless the applicant has a public health operator
permit, as required by Sections 11.36.330 B and 11.36.360. The applicant must also demonstrate that he
or she is registered with the county health department pursuant to the requirements of Section 11.36.320.
(Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.110 License nontransferable.
Any license issued pursuant to this article shall be valid only for the applicant to whom it is issued,
and is nontransferable. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.120 License -- Requirements for posting.
The license issued pursuant this article must be posted and exhibited at all times in an area that is
visible to the public and clients of any body art establishment in which the body art technician is
conducting body art activity. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.129A Article 3 LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED
Section 7.94.130 Liability insurance -- Requirements for body art establishment
license.
A. No license shall be issued or renewed under Article 1 of this part unless the licensee carries and
maintains in full force and effect a policy of insurance which meets or exceeds the requirements of this
section, in a form approved by the county of Los Angeles and executed by an insurance company
admitted to do business in the state of California. This policy of insurance shall insure the licensee
against liability for damage to property and for injury to or death of any person as a result of activities
conducted or occurring at the body art establishment. The minimum liability limits shall not be less than
$1,000,000.00 for each incident of damage to property or incident of injury to or death of a person. The
policy shall name the county of Los Angeles as an additional insured.
B. The policy of insurance shall contain an endorsement providing that said policy shall not be
canceled until notice in writing has been given to the office of the treasurer and tax collector at least 30
days prior to the time the cancellation becomes effective.
C. If at any time the licensee's policy of insurance expires, the license issued or renewed pursuant to
article 1 of this part will automatically be suspended pursuant to Sections 7.08.240 and 7.08.250 of this
code. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.140 Liability insurance -- Requirements for body art technician license.
A. No license shall be issued or renewed under Article 2 of this part unless the licensee carries and
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maintains in full force and effect a policy of insurance which meets or exceeds the requirements of this
section, in a form approved by the county of Los Angeles and executed by an insurance company
admitted to do business in the state of California. This policy of insurance shall insure the licensee
against liability for damage to property and for injury to or death of any person as a result of activities
conducted by the licensee. The minimum liability limits shall not be less than $1,000,000.00 for each
incident of damage to property or incident of injury to or death of a person. The policy shall name the
county of Los Angeles as an additional insured.
B. The policy of insurance shall contain an endorsement providing that said policy shall not be
canceled until notice in writing has been given to the office of the treasurer and tax collector at least 30
days prior to the time the cancellation becomes effective.
C. If at any time the licensee's policy of insurance expires, the license issued or renewed pursuant to
Article 2 of this part will automatically be suspended pursuant to Sections 7.08.240 and 7.08.250 of this
code. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.149A Article 4 LICENSE REVOCATION
Section 7.94.150 License -- Permitted revocation.
The business license commission may revoke any license issued pursuant to this chapter upon
finding, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, under the provisions of this title, that the licensee
has violated any provision of Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.160 License -- Mandatory revocation.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the commission shall revoke any license issued
pursuant to this article upon finding, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the licensee has
violated any provision of Title 7 of the Los Angeles County.Code on two separate occasions within a 12 -
month period. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.170 Restrictions on licensing after revocation.
Whenever a license has been revoked pursuant to Section 7.94.150 or Section 7.94.160, the former
licensee, whether a person, partnership or corporation, shall not be eligible to apply for a new license for
a period of one year from the effective date of such revocation. No application for a license provided for
under Article 1 of this part shall be accepted or processed for any business that has had such a license
revoked pursuant to this article within the preceding one-year period. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.179P Part 3 OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
Section 7.94.180 Operation requirements generally.
Every establishment for which this chapter requires a license shall be maintained and operated in
conformity with each and every provision of this chapter. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.190 Unregistered body art technicians prohibited.
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No body art establishment shall allow any body art technician to conduct body art activities unless
such person has registered with the county health department, received a public health operator permit
and procured a license under this chapter. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.200 Body art activity only at licensed body art establishments.
No body art technician licensed under this chapter shall conduct any body art activity at any location
requiring a license under this chapter unless such license has been issued and is valid. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3
(part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.210 Hours of operation.
No body art establishment required to be licensed under this chapter shall be operated or any body art
activity conducted therein outside of the hours specified within any issued conditional use permit. If no
conditional use permit is required, the business license commission may specify the permitted hours of
operation at the time a license is granted. In such case, no body art establishment so licensed shall be
operated or any body art activity conducted therein outside of the hours specified by the business license
commission. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.220 Signs required.
A recognizable and readable sign which clearly identifies the establishment shall be posted at the
main entrance of any body art establishment licensed under this chapter. Such sign shall comply with all
other requirements of the Los Angeles County Code and any issued conditional use permit. (Ord. 99-
0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.230 Waiting or reception area.
Each body art establishment licensed under this chapter, other than a mobile body art establishment
as defined in Section 11.36.240 or a temporary body art establishment as defined in Section 11.36.310,
shall provide an adequate waiting or reception areas for its clients or visitors, such that no clients or
visitors remain outside the waiting or reception area. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.240 Persons using drugs or alcohol prohibited.
A person shall not enter, be or remain in any part of a body art establishment licensed under this
chapter while in the possession of, consuming or using any alcoholic beverage or illegal drug. The
.licensee, manager and every supervising employee shall not permit any such person to enter or remain
upon the premises. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.250 Restricted activities.
No body art activity shall be conducted in violation of the provisions of Section 11.36.540 or
11.36.580. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.260 Log required.
Each body art establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter shall maintain a written log containing
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at least the date and time of service, the body art technician's name, the recipient/client's name, the
client's date of birth and a description of the service rendered. Such log shall be maintained for a
minimum of three years and shall be recorded in indelible ink. Such log shall be presented to the sheriff
immediately upon request. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.270 Manager required on premises.
Each body art establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter shall, at all times that such
establishment is open, have present and on the premises a manager, as defined in Section 11.36.230. The
manager must be familiar with the requirements of this chapter and be capable of communicating the
provisions of this chapter to employees and others conducting body art activity at the establishment and
all actual or prospective clients of and visitors to the establishment. The manager shall make an effort to
immediately identify himself or herself to the sheriff or any other county official entering the body art
establishment on official business. In the owner's absence, the manager shall be authorized to accept on
behalf of the owner or any other person licensed pursuant to this chapter any notice issued to such owner
or other licensed person pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
Section 7.94.280 Interfering with enforcement activities prohibited.
No person shall refuse, resist or attempt to resist the entrance of the sheriff or any other county
official into a body art establishment in the performance of official duty, or shall refuse to obey any
lawful order of the sheriff or other county official made in the performance of his or her duties under this
code. (Ord. 99-0039 § 3 (part), 1999.)
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Chapter 7.200APX
Appendix to Title 7
Sections:
7.200APX.001 Appendix 1 -- Cross reference table for Ordinance 5860.
Section 7.200APX.001 Appendix 1 -- Cross reference table for Ordinance 5860.
Appendix 1 to Title 7 is not included in this database.
Proposed Business License Schedule for
Businesses within City Limits
Code
Classification
Current FY 09/10
City Fee
Proposed FY 10/11
City Fee
Current FY 09110'
City cerise
Renewal Fee
ProposedFY 10/11
`
City License
Renewal Fee
7.54.010
Accupressure Establishment
1,365.00
1,666.00
121.00
198.67
7.54.210
Accupressurist
264.00
351.00
121.00
158.67
7.16.170
Ambulette Operator
66.00
66.00
16.00
16.00
7.16.170
Ambulette Driver w/City
46.00
46.00
16.00
16.00
7.17.071
Ambulette Vehicle
361.72
361.72
327.41
327.41
7.16.040
Ambulance Vehicle
373.86
373.86
339.55
339.55
7.16.030
Ambulance Operator
1,435.39
1,435.39
244.34
244.34
7.17.020
Ambulette Operator
1,435.39
1,435.39
244.34
244.34
7.16.170
Ambulette Attendant
65.00
65.00
16.00
16.00
7.16.170
Ambutette Att w/City
46.00
46.00
16.00
16.00
7.50.030
Apartment House 5-10
215.00
259.00
215.00
185.00
7.50.030
Apartment House 11-15
232.00
282.00
231.00
200.00
7.50.030
Apartment House 16+
274.00
340.00
229.00
223.00
7.18.020
Billiard Room
1,678.00
1,816.00
211.00
,260.00
7.20.180
Bingo Manager
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
7.20.180
Bingo Manager - Exempt
-
-
-
7.20.530
Bingo Supplier
1,238.00
1,332.67
62.00
80.00
7.20.040
Bingo Operator
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
7.50.010
Boarding House
241.00
282.00
232.00
200.00
7.94.050
Body Art Establishment
-
751.33
-
71.00
7.94.050
Body Art Estab Mobile
-
675.67
-
61.33
7.94.090
Body Art Technician
-
64.00
-
69.33
7.94.090
Body Art Tech Mobile
-
69.67
-
40.67
7.90.030
Bookstore (Adult)
1,745.00
1,906.00
1,367.00
1,482.00
7.90.030
Bookstore (General)
1,494.00
1,595.67
132.00
175.00
7.90.070
Bottle Washing
168.00
194.00
45.00
60.00
7.90.080
Bottle Works
168.00
194.00
45.00
131.00
7.90.340
Bowling Alley
1,566.00
1,682.00
327.00
323.00
7.22.030
Card/ Game Club
1,777.00
1,910.33
157.00
207.00
7.25.010
Carnival
1,430.00
1,498.00
111.00
120.00
7.25.020
Carnival Game Booth
277.00
329.00
109.00
201.00
7.06.160
Charitable Institution
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
Charitable Purposes 5 days or
7.06.160
less
-
2.00
-
-
7.25.010
Circus -1st Day
1,471.00
1,591.00
-
-
7.25.010
Circus - Ea Add'I Day
111.00
204.00
-
-
7.40.030
Close -Out Sale 60 Days
125.00
168.00
-
-
7.40.030
Close -Out 30 Day Ren.
45.00
60.00
-
-
Coin Phonograph (per
7.90.360
phonograph)
168.00
201.00
117.00
131.00
7.90.370
Coin Game (per game)
168.00
201.00
94.00
131.00
7.26.020
Cold Storage
290.00
363.00
128.00
175.00
Corporation Director's Change
7.08.050
w/Hearing
1,145.00
1,303.33
-
-
Corporation Directors Change
7.08.050
wo/Hearing
156.00
252.00
-
-
Dance(alldances except fora
single special dance, taxi
dance hall, or youth or chanty
7.30.110
dance)
1,460.00
1,563.67
178.00
223.00
7.30.180
Dance(Special--single)
1,485.00
1,592.00
111.00
152.00
7.30.180
Dance (Taxi dance hall)
-
591.33
-
59.00
7.30.130
Dance Youth/Charity
-
-
-
7.32.010
Demonstrator
125.00
168.00
45.00
60.00
7.06.190
Duplicate License
76.00
91.00
-
-
Entertainment w/Dance (class
7.36.040
1 or III)
578.00
621.00
314.00
406.00
Entertainment wo/Dance
7.36.040
(class I or III)
1,621.00
1,741.00
253.00
304.00
7.36.040
Entertainment (Adult)
1,389.00
1,586.33
1,389.00
1,496.67
7.36.130
Entertainment Charity
-
-
-
7.38.020
Escort Bureau
1,523.00
1,636.67
1,283.00
1,385.33
7.90.380
Exhibition
1,430.00
1,556.00
111.00
165.67
7.90.090
Explosives
433.00
533.00
213.00
293.00
7.90.110
Fertilizer Plant
290.00
363.00
128.00
175.00
7.90.120
Filling Station
252.00
352.00
127.00
168.67
7.72.030
Food Establishment
335.00
424.00
190.00
223.00
7.76.170
Foundry
274.00
340.00
181.00
223.00
7.42.010
Funeral Escort Service
131.00
175.00
45.00
131.00
7.42.030
Funeral Escort Employee
131.00
175.00
45.00
131.00
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Code
Classification
Current FY 09110
City Fee
Proposed FY 10111
City Fee
Current FY 09/10
City License
RenewalFee
Proposed .FY10/11
City License
RenewaiFee
7.90.440
Game Arcade
1,447.00
1,557.00
285.00
251.00
7.28.040
Gas R Oil Tanker
244.00
307.00
95.00
130.00
7.46.020
Gun Dealer
452.00
547.67
176.00
210.33
7.90.130
Hay, Grain and Feed
252.00
309.00
124.00
200.00
7.47.020
Health Club/ Spa
1,428.00
1,535.33
222.00
251.00
7.48.010
Hog Ranch
360.00
445.00
128.00
175.00
7.90.140
Horsemeat
168.00
194.00
45.00
60.00
7.50.030
Hotels -10
257.00
317.00
95.00
130.00
7.50.030
Hotel 11-15
257.00
317.00
95.00
129.00
7.50.030
Hotel 16+
304.00
378.00
214.00
246.00
7.52.020
Identification Card
125.00
168.00
45.00
60.00
7.90.160
Launderette
220.00
265.00
88.00
185.00
7.90.170
Livery Stable
274.00
340.00
185.00
223.00
7.90.190
Locksmith
174.00
201.00
47.00
131.00
7.90.190
Locksmith Itinerant
174.00
201.00
47.00
131.00
7.90.280
Lumberyard
352.00
447.00
155.00
246.00
Manager (Entertainment,
Game, Model Studio, Picture
7.36.270
Arcade, or Adult Business)
131.00
175.00
45.00
131.00
7.54.020
Massage Parlor General
1,844.00
1,980.67
162.00
213.00
7.54.020
Massage Parlor Adult
1,982.00
1,457.00
7.54.210
Massage Technician
190.00
252.00
104.00
138.67
7.56.020
Model Studio
1,441.00
1,544.67
1,299.00
1,397.00
7.50.040
Motel
274.00
340.00
236.00
223.00
7.90.510
Motorcycle Contest (1st day)
290.00
363.00
-
-
Motorcycle Contest (each
7.90.510
additional day)
128.00
175.00
-
-
7.58.040
Motor Vehicle Repair
334.00
434.00
193.00
275.00
7.58.020
Motor Veh Body/ Fender
334.00
434.00
190.00
275.00
7.58.030
Motor Vehicle Paint
334.00
434.00
193.00
275.00
7.88.010
Motor Vehicle Rental
174.00
201.00
162.00
131.00
7.90.570
Off -Road Vehicle
1,288.00
1,383.33
78.00
177.00
7.76.190
Oil Tool Exchange
178.00
207.00
55.00
144.00
7.60.030
Outdoor Festival Relig
-
-
-
7.60.030
Outdoor Fest 1st Day
1,483.00
1,610.67
-
-
7.60.030
Outdoor Fest Add'I Day
168.00
268.00
-
-
Partnership Change
7.06.300
w/business license hearing
1,133.00
1,293.00
-
-
7.06.300
Partnership Chg wo/Hearing
144.00
244.00
-
-
7.76.220
Pawnbroker
220.00
320.00
64.00
157.00
Peddler (Commercial Motor
7.62.030
Vehicles)
125.00
168.00
45.00
131.00
7.62.040
Peddler (Mdse -Special Event)
125.00
168.00
45.00
131.00
7.90.550
Picnic Park
257.00
317.00
215.00
200.00
7.64.020
Picture Arcade (General)
1,463.00
1,567.00
95.00
129.00
7.64.020
Picture Arcade (Adult)
1,621.00
1,743.33
1,599.00
1,636.67
7.90.210
Plant Nursery
168.00
194.00
144.00
131.00
7.90.560
Pony Ride
168.00
194.00
45.00
131.00
7.90.220
Poultry Dealer (Live)
168.00
194.00
45.00
131.00
7.24.410
Promotor (Charitable)
1,212.00
1,308.67
45.00
60.00
7.72.020
Public Eating Establishment
335.00
431.00
180.00
223.00
7.74.020
Rebound Tumbling Center
421.00
521.00
128.00
175.00
7.90.240
Rendering Plant
168.00
194.00
45.00
60.00
7.25.060
Rides Mechanical
244.00
318.00
95.00
130.00
7.90.250
Rifle Range
1,504.00
1,623.33
171.00
226.00
7.90.590
Rodeo -1st Day
1,430.00
1,556.00
-
-
7.90.590
Rodeo Ea Add'I Day
111.00
204.00
-
-
7.76.260
Salvage Dealer
332.00
432.00
148.00
182.00
Salvage Collector (regular for
7.76.250
each vehicle)
122.00
202.00
81.00
158.00
7.76.280
Salvage Collector Charity
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
Salvage Dealer Charity (for
7.76.280
each vehicle)
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
7.90.280
Sawmill
352.00
447.00
128.00
175.00
7.70.020
School Private
1,415.00
1,558.67
180.00
246.00
7.06.170
Seasonal License
1/2 Original Fee
1/2 Original Fee
1/2 Original Fee
1/2 Original Fee
7.76.270
Secondhand Dealer
254.00
343.00
143.00
232.00
7.76.280
Secondhand Dealer Charity
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
7.04.050
Separate Activity
125.00
168.00
45.00
60.00
7.90.610
Shooting Gallery
224.00
270.00
95.00
129.00
7.06.280
Site Transfer
Renewal Cost
Renewal Cost
Renewal Cost
Renewal Cost
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Code
Classification
Current FY 09170
City Fee
Proposed FY 10111
City Fee
Current FY 09110.
City License
Renewal Fee
Proposed FY 10/11
City License
Renewal Fee
7.30.670
Skating Rink
1,349.00
1,452.33
145.00
186.33
7.62.080
Solicitor Company
131.00
175.00
45.00
131.00
7.62.090
Solicitor Individual
131.00
175.00
45.00
131.00
7.62.080
Solicitor Charity
-
-
-
-
7.78.070
Sound Truck - commercial
125.00
168.00
45.00
60.00
7.78.070
Sound Truck -noncommercial
125.00
168.00
45.00
60.00
7.90.290
Swimming Pool Public
168.00
194.00
45.00
60.00
7.80.450
Taxicab Ddver(regular)
131.00
175.00
45.00
131.OD
Taxicab Driver (If applicant
submits w/applic a valid,
unrevoked, current taxicab
driver's license, certificate, or
permit approved by the sheriff
7.80.450
and issued by the City)
125.00
168.00
45.00
131.00
7.80.030
Taxicab Operator
1,243.00
1,337.33
76.00
155.00
7.80.040
Taxicab 1st Vehicle
155.00
168.00
75.00
131.00
7.80.040
Add'I Taxicab Vehicle
155.00
168.00
75.00
131.00
7.80.190
Taxicab Modify wo/Hear
125.00
168.00
-
-
7.80.190
Taxicab Modify w/Hear
1,206.00
1,302.33
-
-
7.30.070
Taxi Dance Hall
1,446.00
1,555.33
131.00
177.00
7.30.690
Taxi Dance Instructor
125.00
168.00
45.00
60.00
7.82.090
Theatre (Adult)
1,502.00
1,613.33
1,264.00
1,360.00
7.82.090
Theatre (General)
1,502.00
1,611.00
244.00
246.00
7.28.030
Tow Truck
125.00
168.00
52.00
131.00
7.28.030
Tow Truck w/City
. -
-
-
-
7,84.020
Trade -in -Dealer
175.00
275.00
102.00
143.67
7.90.620
Traveling Show 1st Day
1,471.00
1,591.00
-
-
7.90.620
Traveling Show Add'] Day
111.00
204.00
-
-
7.85.020
Vacation Certificate Business
1,206.00
1,302.33
45.00
60.00
7.86.020
Valet Parking Service
131.00
175.00
75.00
131.00
7.90.310
Weed Eradicator
175.00
237.00
95.00
129.00
7.80.680
Water Taxi Operator
1,352.00
1,420.00
186.00
185.00
7.80.680
Water Taxi Boal (1st boat)
131.00
175.00
45.00
131.00
7.80.680
Each Add'I Boat
131.00
175.00
45.00
60.00
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7.54.010 Accupressure Establishment
7.54.210 Accupressurist
7.16.170 Ambulette Operator
7.16.170 Ambulette Driver w/City
7.17.071 Ambulette Vehicle
7.16.040 Ambulance Vehicle
7.16.030 Ambulance Operator
7.17.020 Ambulette Operator
7.16.170 Ambulette Attendant
7.16.170 Ambulette Att w/City
7.50.030 Apartment House 5-10
7.50.030 Apartment House 11-15
7.50.030 Apartment House 16+
7.18.020 Billiard Room
7.20.180 Bingo Manager
7.20.180 Bingo Manager - Exempt
7.20.530 Bingo Supplier
7.20.040 Bingo Operator
7.50.010 Boarding House
7.94.050 Body Art Establishment
7.94.050 Body Art Estab Mobile
7.94.090 Body Art Technician
7.94.090 Body Art Tech Mobile
7.90.030 Bookstore (Adult)
7.90.030 Bookstore (General)
7.90.070 Bottle Washing
7.90.080 Bottle Works
7.90.340 Bowling Alley
7.22.030 Card/ Game Club
7.25.010 Carnival
7.25.020 Carnival Game Booth
7.06.160 Charitable Institution
Charitable Purposes 5 days
7.06.160 or less
7.25.010 Circus - 1st Day
7.25.010 Circus - Ea Add'i Day
7.40.030 Close -Out Sale 60 Days
7.40.030 Close -Out 30 Day Ren.
Coin Phonograph (per
7.90.360 phonograph)
7.90.370 Coin Game (per game)
7.26.020 Cold Storage
Corporation Directors
7.08.050 Change w/Hearing
Corporation Directors
7.08.050 Change wo/Hearing
Dance (all dances except for
a single special dance, taxi
dance hall, or youth or charity
7.30.110 dance)
7.30.180 Dance (Special- -single)
7.30.180 Dance (Taxi dance hall)
7.30.130 Dance Youth/Charity
7.32.010 Demonstrator
7.06.190 Duplicate License
Entertainment w/Dance
7.36.040 (class I or III)
Entertainment wo/Dance
7.36.040 (class I or III)
7.36.040 Entertainment (Adult)
7.36.130 Entertainment Charity
7.38.020 Escort Bureau
7.90.380 Exhibition
7.90.090 Explosives
7.90.110 Fertilizer Plant
7.90.120 Filling Station
7.72.030 Food Establishment
7.76.170 Foundry
7.42.010 Funeral Escort Service
7.42.030 Funeral Escort Employee
7.90.440 Game Arcade
7.28.040 Gas & Oil Tanker
7.46.020 Gun Dealer
7.90.130 Hay, Grain and Feed
7.47.020 Health Club/ Spa
7.48.010 Hog Ranch
7.90.140 Horsemeat
7.50.030 Hotel 5-10
7.50.030 Hotel 11-15
7.50.030 Hotel 16+
7.52.020 Identification Card
7.90.160 Launderette
7:90.170 Livery. Stable
7.90.190 Locksmith
Current City Fee
1,365.00
284.00
66.00
46.00
361.72
373.86
1,435.39
1,435.39
65.00
46.00
215.00
232.00
274.00
1,678.00
50.00
1,238.00
50.00
241.00
1,745.00
1,494.00
168.00
168.00
1,566.00
1,777.00
1,430.00
277.00
2.00
Business License Fee Comparision
Business within City limits vs. Business outside of City limits
Current County Fee
2,268.00
351.00
66.00
46.00
361.72
373.86
1,435.39
1,435.39
65.00
46.00
259.00
282.00
340.00
2,092.00
50.00
1,522.00
50.00
282.00
2,254.00
2,027.00
252.00
209.00
2,228.00
1,799.00
194.00
194.00
1,914.00
2,177.00
1,498.00
329.00
2.00
-
2.00
1,471.00
1,831.00
111.00
204.00
125.00
168.00
45.00
60.00
168.00
201.00
168.00
201.00
290.00
363.00
1,145.00 1,620.00
156.00 252.00
1,460.00 1,771.00
1,485.00 1,806.00
- 1,774.00
125.00 168.00
76.00 91.00
578.00 621.00
1,621.00 1,981.00
1,389:00 1,981.00
1,523.00
1,430.00
433.00
290.00
252.00
335.00
274.00
131.00
131.00
1,447.00
244.00
452.00
252.00
1,428.00
360.00
168.00
257.00
257.00
304.00
125.00
220.00
274.00
174.00
1,864.00
1,808.00
555.00
363.00
361.00
424.00
340.00
175.00
175.00
1,777.00
307.00
739.00
309.00
1,750.00
445.00
194.00
317.00
317.00
378.00
168.00
265.00
340.00
201.00
City Renewal Fee
121.00
121.00
16.00
16.00
327.41
339.55
244.34
244.34
16.00
16.00
215.00
231.00
229.00
211.00
50.00
62.00
50.00
232.00
1,367.00
132.00
45.00
45.00
327.00
157.00
111.00
109.00
2.00
117.00
94.00
128.00
178.00
111.00
45.00
314.00
253.00
1,389.00
1,283.00
111.00
213.00
128.00
127.00
190.00
181.00
45.00
45.00
285.00
95.00
176.00
124.00
222.00
128.00
45.00
95.00
95.00
214.00
45.00
88.00
185.00
47.00
County Renewal Fee
354.00
234.00
16.00
16.00
327.41
339.55
244.34
244.34
16.00
16.00
185.00
200.00
223.00
358.00
50.00
80.00
50.00
200.00
213.00
184.00
208.00
122.00
1,712.00
175.00
60.00
131.00
323.00
207.00
120.00
201.00
2.00
131.00
131.00
175.00
223.00
152.00
177.00
60.00
406.00
406.00
1,712.00
1,590.00
275.00
293.00
175.00
252.00
223.00
223.00
131.00
131.00
251.00
200.00
279.00
200.00
251.00
175.00
60.00
200.00
129.00
246.00
60.00
185.00
223.00
131.00
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7.90.190 Locksmith Itinerant
7.90.280 Lumberyard
Manager (Entertainment,
Game, Model Studio, Picture
7.36.270 Arcade, or Adult Business)
7.54.020 Massage Parlor General
7.54.210 Massage Technician
7.56.020 Model Studio
7.50,040 Motel
7.90.510 Motorcycle Contest (1st day)
Motorcycle Contest (each
7.90,510 additional day)
7.58.040 Motor Vehicle Repair
7.58.020 Motor Veh Body/ Fender
7.58.030 Motor Vehicle Paint
7.88.010 Motor Vehicle Rental
7.90.570 Off -Road Vehicle
7.76.190 Oil Tool Exchange
7.60.030 Outdoor Festival Relig
7.60.030 Outdoor Fest 1st Day
7.60.030 Outdoor Fest Add'I Day
Partnership Change
7.06.300 w/business license hearing
7.06.300 Partnership Chg wo/Hearing
7.76.220 Pawnbroker
Peddler (Commercial Motor
7.62.030 Vehicles)
Peddler (Mdse -Special
7.62.040 Event)
7.90.550 Picnic Park
7.64.020 Picture Arcade (General)
7.64.020 Picture Arcade (Adult)
7.90.210 Plant Nursery
7.90.560 Pony Ride
7.90.220 Poultry Dealer (Live)
7.24.410 Promoter (Charitable)
7.72.020 Public Eating Establishment
7.74.020 Rebound Tumbling Center
7.90.240 Rendering Plant
7.25.060 Rides Mechanical
7.90.250 Rifle Range
7.90.590 Rodeo - 1st Day
7.90.590 Rodeo Ea Add'I Day
7.76.260 Salvage Dealer
Salvage Collector (regular for
7.76.250 each vehicle)
7.76.280 Salvage Collector Charity
Salvage Dealer Charity (for
7.76.280 each vehicle)
7.90.280 Sawmill
7.70.020 School Private
7.06.170 Seasonal License
7.76.270 Secondhand Dealer
7.76.280 Secondhand Dealer Charity
7.04.050 Separate Activity
7.90.610 Shooting Gallery
7.06.280 Site Transfer
7.30.670 Skating Rink
7.62.080 Solicitor Company
7.62.090 Solicitor Individual
7.62.080 Solicitor Charity
7.78.070 Sound Truck - commercial
7.78.070 Sound Truck-rioncommercial
7.90.290 Swimming Pool Public
7.80.450 Taxicab Driver (regular)
Taxicab Driver (If applicant
submits w/applic a valid,
unrevoked, current taxicab
driver's license, certificate, or
permit approved by the
7.80.450 sheriff and issued by the City)
7.80.030 Taxicab Operator
7.80.040 Taxicab 1st Vehicle
7.80.040 Add'I Taxicab Vehicle
7.80.190 Taxicab Modify wo/Hear
7.80.190 Taxicab Modify w/Hear
7.30.070 Taxi Dance Hall
7.30.690 Taxi Dance Instructor
7.82.090 Theatre (Adult)
7.82.090 Theatre (General)
7.28.030 Tow Truck
7.28.030 Tow Truck w/City
7.84.020 Trade -in -Dealer
Business License Fee Comparision
Business within City limits vs. Business outside of City limits
174.00 201.00
352.00 447.00
131.00
175.00
1,844.00
2,254.00
190.00
252.00
1,441.00
1,752.00
274.00
340.00
290.00
363.00
128.00
175.00
334.00
475.00
334.00
475,00
334.00
475.00
174.00
201.00
1,288.00
1,574.00
178.00
207.00
1,483.00
1,866.00
168.00
278.00
1,133.00 1,613.00
144.00 252.00
220.00 377.00
125.00 168.00
125.00
2.00
168.00
257.00
1,415.00
317.00
1,463.00
1/2 Original Fee
1,775.00
1,621.00
2.00
1,988.00
168.00
168.00
194.00
168.00
Renewal Cost
194.00
168.00
1,659.00
194.00
1,212.00
131.00
1,502.00
335.00
431.00
421.00
529.00
168.00
194.00
244.00
318.00
1,504.00
1,862.00
1,430.00
1,808.00
111.00
204.00
332.00
458.00
122.00 202.00
2.00 2.00
2.00
2.00
352.00
447.00
1,415.00
1,846.00
1/2 Original Fee
1/2 Original Fee
254.00
343.00
2.00
2.00
125.00
168.00
224.00
270.00
Renewal Cost
Renewal Cost
1,349.00
1,659.00
131.00
175.00
131.00
175.00
125.00 168.00
125.00 168.00
168.00 194.00
131.00 175.00
125.00
168.00
1,243.00
1,526.00
155.00
168.00
155.00
168.00
125.00
168.00
1,206.00
1,495.00
1,446.00
1,774.00
125.00
168.00
1,502.00
1,836.00
1,502.00
1,829.00
125.00
168.00
175.00
317.00
47.00
155.00
45.00
162.00
104.00
1,299.00
236.00
193.00
190.00
193.00
162.00
78.00
55.00
64.00
45.00
45.00
215.00
95.00
1,599.00
144.00
45.00
45.00
45.00
180.00
128.00
45.00
95.00
171.00
148.00
81.00
2.00
131.00
246.00
131.00
213.00
208.00
1,593.00
223.00
275.00
275.00
275.00
131.00
177.00
144.00
157.00
131.00
131.00
200.00
129.00
1,712.00
131.00
131.00
131.00
60.00
223.00
175.00
60.00
200.00
226.00
250.00
158.00
2.00
2.00 2.00
128.00 175.00
180.00 246.00
1/2 Original Fee 1/2 Original Fee
143.00 232.00
2.00 2.00
45.00 60.00
95.00 129.00
Renewal Cost Renewal Cost
145.00 269.00
45.00 131.00
45.00 131.00
45.00 60.00
45.00 60.00
45.00 60.00
45.00 131.00
45.00
76,00
75.00
75.00
131.00
45.00
1,264.00
244.00
52.00
102.00
131.00
155.00
131.00
131.00
177.00
60.00
1,552.00
246.00
131.00
227.00
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7.90.620 Traveling Show 1st Day
1,471.00
7.90.620 Traveling Show Add'I Day
111.00
7.85.020 Vacation Certificate Business
1,206.00
7.86.020 Valet Parking Service
131.00
7.90.310 Weed Eradicator
175.00
7.80.680 Water Taxi Operator
1,352.00
7.80.680 Water Taxi Boat (1 st boat)
131.00
7.80.680 Each Add'I Boat
131.00
Business License Fee Comparision
Business within City limits vs. Business outside of City limits
11831.00 _:" (360:00)'$
204.00(93.00)]
w
1,495.00;(289.t1t1)a
45.00
60.00
175.00 t '� (4A 00)1
75.00
131.00
237.00 ` a (62.00),
95.00
129.00
1,556.00 (204.00)
186.00
185.00
175.00 p {44 00):'
45.00
131.00
175.00 t� ' {q4 -60)1
45.00
60.00
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