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DATE:
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT:
Agenda Item:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
June 8, 2010
Carmen Magana
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 7 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE (BUSINESS LICENSE PERMITS)
Administrative Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, INCORPORATING BY
REFERENCE, TITLE 7, BUSINESS LICENSES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE,
AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 5.02.010 AND 5.02.020 OF CHAPTER 5.02,
'ADOPTION BY REFERENCE - TITLE 7 BUSINESS LICENSES OF LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE,' ADOPTING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CODE TITLE 7,
BUSINESS LICENSES," and set the public hearing for June 22, 2010.
BACKGROUND
The City has a formal agreement in effect with the County of Los Angeles to perform business
license permitting consistent with the County Code and the Santa Clarita Municipal Code. In
turn, the County of Los Angeles (County) charges the City of Santa Clarita (City) 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. There have been no adjustments
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
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adjusted several times since 1994. As such, .staff is recommending the City adopt the County's
Code by reference, which allows the City's business license permit structure and any other
amendments to the Business License Program to remain in alignment with the County's. It will
also keep pace with the County's provisions without adopting a new ordinance, if and when the
County Code and/or fees are revised in the future.
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 General Fund revenue by approximately
$90,000 annually. The projected increase has been factored into the proposed Fiscal Year 10/11
budget.
ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance
Business License Structure Comparison
Certified Copy of Los Angeles County Code Title 7 (Business License) - available in the City
Clerk's Reading File
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ORDINANCE NO. 10 -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE, TITLE 7,
BUSINESS LICENSES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, AS
AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 5.02.010 AND 5.02.020 OF
CHAPTER 5.02, "ADOPTION BY REFERENCE - TITLE 7 BUSINESS
LICENSES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE," ADOPTING THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CODE TITLE 7, BUSINESS LICENSES
WHEREAS, upon incorporation, the City of Santa Clarita adopted by reference Title 7 of
the County of Los Angeles Code regarding business licenses and contracts with the County for
the administration of business licenses in the City.
WHEREAS, the City's existing Ordinance does not make clear any amendments made by
the County to its Business License Ordinance shall also be made a part of the City's Ordinance.
As a result, the City has not updated its business license fees to be consistent with the fee
adjustments made by the County in several years.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds the fee adjustments are based on proper analysis
conducted by the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby ordain as
follows:
SECTION 1. In order to protect public health, safety, and well-being, Sections 5.02.010
and 5.02.020 Chapter 5.02 "Adoption by Reference - Title 7 Business Licenses of Los Angeles
County Code" of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:
"Section 5.02.010 Adoption of County Ordinance
a.. There is adopted, by reference, as a business license ordinance of the City of
Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County Code, Title 7, Business Licenses, and as
may later be amended by the County, to the extent applicable to the City and
shall remain in full force and effect indefinitely from the effective date of this
Chapter, or until the City Council enacts an ordinance superseding all or any
portion of these Los Angeles County Business, License Code provisions.
b. Three copies of the Los Angeles County Code, Title 7, Business Licenses have
been deposited with the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the
City Clerk for use and examination by the public.
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Section 5.02.020 Amendments
The following amendments are made to the County of Los Angeles Code amendments referenced
herein:
Whenever "Board of Supervisors" or "Board" is used, it shall mean the Santa
Clarita City Council.
b. Whenever the geographical limits of the County of Los Angeles are used, they
shall mean 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 shall mean the City of Santa Clarita."
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall not take effect until thirty (30) days after its
final passage.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion
of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares it would have adopted this
Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences,
clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
cause a summary thereof to be published within fifteen (15) days of the adoption, including the
vote for and against the same, in accordance with Government Code §36933.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of June 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 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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Business License Fee Compadsion
Business w4hin City limits vs. Business outside of City limits
Cede Classiflut1 n
Current City Fee
Current County Fee
Fee Variance
City Renewal Fee
County Renewal Fee
Ren Faa VaHence
7.54.010 Accupressure Establishment
1,36500
2,268.00
(903.00)
121.00
354.00
(233.00)
7.54.210 Accupressurist
284.00
351.00
(67.00)
121.00
234.00
(113.00)
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 Ambule0e Vehicle
36112
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 Ambulate All w/City
46.00
46.00
-
16.00
10.00
-
7.50.030 Apartment House 5-10
215.00
259.00
(44.00)
215.00
165.00
30.00
7.50.030 Apartment House 11-15
232.00
282.00
(56.00)
231.00
200.00
31.00
7.50.030 Apartment House 16.
274.00
340.00
(66.00)
229.00
223.00
6.00
7.18.020 Billiard Room
1,678.00
2,092.00
(414.00)
211.00
358.00
(147.00)
7.20.180 Bingo Manager
50.00
50.00
-
50.00
50.00
-
7.20.180 Bingo Manger - Exempt
-
-
-
-
-
-
7.20.530 Bingo Supplier
1,238.00
1,522.00
(284.00)
62.00
80.00
(18.00)
7.20.040 Bingo Operator
50.00
50.00
-
50.00
50.00
-
7.50.010 Boarding House
241.00
282.00
(41.00)
232.00
200.00
32.00
7.94.050 Body Art Establishment
-
2,254.00
(2,254.00)
-
213.00
(213.00)
7.94.050 Body An Estab Mobile
-
2,027.00
(2,027.00)
-
184.00
(184.00)
7.94.090 Body Art Technician
-
252.00
(252.00)
-
208.00
(208.00)
7.94.090 Body An Tedi Mobile
-
209.00
(209.00)
-
122.00
(122.00)
7.90.030 Bookstore (Adult)
1,745.00
2,228.00
(483.00)
1,367.00
1,712.00
(345.00)
7.90.030 Bookstore (General)
1,494.00
1,799.00
(305.00)
132.00
175.00
(43.00)
7.90.070 Battle Washing
168.00
194.00
(26.00)
45.00
60.00
(15.00)
7.90.080 Bottle Works
168.00
194.00
(26.00)
45.00
131.00
(86.00)
7.90.340 Bowling Alley
1,566.00
1,914.00
(348.00)
327.00
323.00
4.00
7.22.030 Card/ Game Club
1.777.00
2,177.00
(400.00)
157.00
207.00
(50.00)
7.25.010 Carnival
1,430.00
1,498.00
(68.00)
111.00
120.00
(9.00)
7.25.020 Carnival Game Booth
277.00
329.00
(52.00)
109.00
201.00
(92.00)
7.06.160 Charitable Institution
2.00
2.00
-
2.00
2.00
-
Charitable Purposes 5 days
7.06.160 or less
-
2.00
(2.00)
-
-
-
7.25.010 Circus -1st Day
1,471.00
1,831.00
(360.00)
-
-
-
7.25.010 Circus - Ea Add'I Day
111.00
204.00
(93.00)
-
-
-
7.40.030 Close -Out Sale 60 Days
125.00
168.00
(43.00)
-
-
-
7.40.030 Closer -Out 30 Day Ren.
45.00
60.00
(15.00)
-
-
-
Coin Phonograph (per
7.90.360 phonograph)
168.00
201.00
(33.00)
117.00
131.00
(14.00)
7.90.370 Coin Game (per game)
168.00
201.00
(33.00)
94.00
131.00
(37.00)
7.26.020 Cold Storage
290.00
363.00
(73.00)
128.00
17500
(47.00)
Corporation Director's
7.08.050 Change w/Hearing
1,145.00
1,620.00
(475.00)
-
-
Corporation Director's
7.08.060 Change wo/Hearng
156.00
252.00
(96.00)
-
-
-
Dance (all dances except for
a single special dance, Lexi
dance hall, or youth or chanty
7.30.110 dance)
1,460.00
1,771.00
(311.00)
178.00
223.00
(45.00)
7.30.180 Dance(Special--single)
1,485.00
1,806.00
(321.00)
111.00
152.00
(41.00)
7.30.180 Dance (Taxi dance hall)
-
1,774.00
(1,774.00)
-
177.00
(177.00)
7.30.130 Dance VouOJCharity
-
-
-
-
-
-
7.32.010 Demonstrator
125.00
168.00
(43.00)
45.00
80.00
05.00)
7.06.190 Duplicate License
76.00
91.00
(15.00)
-
-
Entertainment w/Dance
7.36.040 (class I or III)
578.00
621.00
(43.00)
314.00
406.00
(92.00)
Entertainment wo)Dance
7.36.040 (class I or III)
1,621.00
1,901.00
(360.00)
253.00
406.00
(153.00)
7.36.040 Entertainment (Adult)
1,309.00
1,981.00
(592.00)
1,389.00
1,712.00
(323.00)
7.36.130 Entertainment Chanty
-
-
-
-
-
-
7.38.020 Escort Bureau
1,523.00
1,864.00
(341.00)
1,283.00
1,590.00
(307.00)
7.90.380 Exhibition
1,430.00
1,808.00
(378.00)
111.00
275.00
(164.00)
7.90.090 Explosives
433.00
555.00
(122.00)
213.00
293.00
(80.00)
7.90.110 Fertilizer Plant
290.00
363.00
(73.00)
128.00
175.00
(47.00)
7.90.120 Filling Station
252.00
361.00
(109.00)
127.00
252.00
(125.00)
7.72.030 Food Establishment
335.00
424.00
(89.00)
190.00
223.00
(33.00)
7.76.170 Foundry
274.00
340.00
(66.00)
181.00
223.00
(42.00)
7.42.010 Funeral Escort Service
131.00
175.00
(44.00)
45.00
131.00
(86.00)
7.42.030 Funeral Escort Employee
131.00
175.00
(44.00)
45.00
131.00
(66.00)
7.90.440 Game Arcade
1,447.00
1,777.00
(330.00)
285.00
251.00
34.00
7.28.040 Gas 8011 Tanker
244.00
307.00
(63.00)
95.00
200.00
(105.00)
7.46.020 Gun Dealer
452.00
739.00
(287.00)
176.00
279.00
(103.00)
7.90.130 Hay, Grain and Feed
252.00
309.00
(57.00)
124.00
200.00
(76.00)
7.47.020 Health Club/Spa
1,428.00
1,750.00
(322.00)
222.00
251.00
(29.00)
7.48.010 Hag Ranch
360.00
445.00
(85.00)
128.00
175.00
(47.00)
7.90.140 Horsemeat
168.00
194.00
(26.00)
45.00
60.00
(15.00)
7.50.030 Hotel 5-10
257.00
317.00
(60.00)
95.00
200.00
(105.00)
7.50.030 Hotel 11-15
257.00
317.00
(60.00)
95.00
129.00
(34.00)
7.50.030 Hotel 16+
304.00
378.00
(74.00)
214.00
246.00
(32.00)
7.52.020 Identification Card
125.00
168.00
(43.00)
45.00
60.00
(15.00)
7.90.160 Laundere8e
220.00
265.00
(45.00)
88.00
185.00
(97.00)
7.90.170 Livery Stable
274.00
340.00
(66.00)
185.00
223.00
(38.00)
7.90.190 Locksmith
174.00
201.00
(27.00)
47.00
131.00
(84.00)
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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 Ven Body/ Fender
7.58.030 Motor Vehicle Paint
7.88.010 Motor Vehicle Rental
7.90.570 OB -Road Vehicle
7.76.190 Oil Tool Exchange
7.60.030 Outdoor Festival Relig
7.60.030 Outdoor Fest tsl Day
7.60.030 Outdoor Fest Addl Day
Partnership Change
7.06.300 w/business license hearing
7.06.300 Partnership Chg wo/Heatlng
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 Pmmotor(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 - let 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 Solidlor Individual
7.62.080 Solicitor Charity
7.78.070 Sound Truck - commercial
7.78.070 Sound Tmckroncommarciel
7.90.290 Swimming Pod 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)
7.60.030 Taxicab Operator
7.80.040 Taxicab lst Vehicle
7.80.040 Atldl 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 Garcia 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
168.00
257.00
317.00
1,463.00
1,775.00
1,621.00
1,988.00
168.00
194.00
168.00
194.00
168.00
194.00
1,212.00
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
459.00
122.00
202.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
352.00
447.00
1,415.00
1,846.00
112 Original Fee
1/2 Original Fee
264.00
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
(27.00) 47.00 131.00 (84.00)
(95.00) 15500 24800 (91.00)
(4400)
(410.00)
(62.00)
(311.00)
(66.00)
(73.00)
(47.00)
(141.00)
(141.00)
(141.00)
(27.00)
(286.00)
(29.00)
(383.00)
(110.00)
(480.00)
(108.00)
(157.00)
(43.00)
(43.00)
(60.00)
(312.00)
(367.00)
(26.00)
(26.00)
(26.00)
(290.00)
(96.00)
(108.00)
(26.00)
(74.00)
(358.00)
(378.00)
(93.00)
(126.00)
(80.00)
45.00
131.00
(86.00)
(95.00)
162.00
213.00
(51.00)
180.00
104.00
208.00
(104.00)
1/2Original Fee
1,299.00
1,593.00
(294.00)
1,206.00
236.00
223.00
13.00
45.00
193.00
275.00
(82.001
129.00
190.00
275.00
(85.00)
(310.00)
193.00
275.00
(82.00)
45.00
162.00
131.00
31.00
131.00
78.00
177.00
(99.00)
(43.00)
55.00
144.00
(89.00)
45.00
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
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
125.00
2.00
2.00
(95.00)
128.00
175.00
(431.00)
180.00
246.00
155.00
1/2 Original Fee
1/2Original Fee
(89.00)
143.00
23200
1,206.00
2.00
2.00
(43.00)
45.00
60.00
(46.00)
95.00
129.00
1,502.00
Renewal Cost
Renewal Cost
(310.00)
145.00
269.00
(44.00)
45.00
131.00
(M.00)
45.00
131.00
(43.00)
45.00
6000
(43.00)
45.00
60.00
(28.00)
45.00
60.00
(44.00)
45.00
131.00
125.00
168.00
(43.00)
1,24300
1,526.00
(283.00)
155.00
168.00
(13.00)
155.00
168.00
(13.00)
125.00
168.00
(43.00)
1,206.00
1,495.00
(289.00)
1,446.00
1,774.00
(328.00)
125.00
166.00
(43.00)
1,502.00
1,836.00
(334.00)
1,502.00
1,829.00
(327.00)
125.00
168.00
(43.00)
175.00
317.00
(142.00)
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5/1X1010
(93.00)
(86.00)
(86.00)
15.00
(34.00)
(113.00)
13.00
(86.00)
(86.00)
(15.00)
(43.00)
(47.00)
(15.00)
(105.00)
(55.00)
(102.00)
(77.00)
(47.00)
(66.00)
(89.00)
(15.00)
(34.00)
(124.00)
(86.00)
(86.00)
(15.00)
(15.00)
(15.00)
(86.00)
45.00 131.00 (86.00)
76.00 155.00 (79.00)
75.00 131.00 (56.00)
75.00 131.00 (56.00)
131.00
45.00
1,264.00
244.00
52.00
102.00
177.00
(46.00)
60.00
(15.00)
1,552.00
(288.00)
246.00
(2.00)
131.00
(79.00)
227.00 (125.00)
Business License Fee Comparision
Business within City limos vs. Business outside of City limits
7.90.620 Traveling Show 1st Day
1,471.00
1,831.00
(360.00)
-
-
-
7.90.620 Traveling Show Add'l Day
111.00
204.00
(93.00)
-
-
-
7.85.020 Vacation Certificates Business
1,206.00
1,495.00
(289.00)
45.00
60.00
(15.00)
7.86.020 Valet Parking Service
131.00
175.00
(44.00)
75.00
131.00
(56.00)
7.90.310 Waed Eradicator
175.00
237.00
(62.00)
95.00
129.00
(34.00)
7.80.680 Water Taxi Operator
1,352.00
1,556.00
(204.00)
186.00
185.00
1.00
7.80.680 Water Taxi Boat(lst boat)
131.00
17500
(44.00)
45.00
131.00
(86.00)
7.80.680 Each Add'I Boal
131.00
175.00
(44.00)
45.00
60.00
(15.00)
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Los Angeles County Title 7 — Business License
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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.
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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
Los Angeles, California County Code
Los Angeles, California County Code
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Preface
Charter
Title 1. General Provisions
Title 2. Administration
Title 3. Advisory Commissions and Committees
Title 4. Revenue and Finance
Title 5. Personnel
Title 6. Salaries
Title 7. Business Licenses
Title 8. Consumer Protection and Business Regulations
Title 9. (Reserved)
Title 10. Animals
Title 11. Health and Safety
Title 12. Environmental Protection
Title 13. Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Title 14. (Reserved)
Title 15. Vehicles and Traffic
Title 16. Hi hwa s
Title 17. Parks, Beaches and Other Public Areas
Title 18. (Reserved)
Title 19. -Air orts and Harbors
Title 20. Utilities
Flood Control District Code
Title 21. Subdivisions
Title 22. Planning and Zoning
Titles 23--25. (Reserved)
Title 26. Building Code
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Title 27. Electrical Code
Title 28. Plumbing Code
Title 29. Mechanical Code
Titles 30--31. (Reserved)
Title 32. Fire Code
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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.02 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS OF TERMS
7.02. 010 Short title.
7.02.020 Definitions, applicable.
7.02.030 Activity_
7.02:040 Alcoholic_beve_rage.
7_02.050Applicant._
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.
7.02.130chapter.,
7.02.140 Combustible rubbish.
7.02.150 Commission.
7_02.160 County_
7.02.170 County_en�neer_
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.
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7.02.250 Oath.
7.02.260 Person.
7.02.270 Pro rietary glut.
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.
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.02.040 Alcoholic beverage.
"Alcoholic beverage" means and includes alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer and every liquid or
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.02.090 Board.
"Board" means the board of supervisors of the county of Los Angeles. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 §
24, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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7.02.130 Chapter.
"Chapter" means a chapter of this title. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 25, 1951.)
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.)
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, ambufette 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.)
7.02.160 County.
"County" means the county of Los Angeles. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 26, 1951.)
7.02.170 County engineer.
"County engineer" means the county engineer of the county of Los Angeles, or his authorized
deputy, agent or representative. (Ord. 5942 § 2 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 26.1, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
7.02.200 Health officer.
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"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.)
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_)
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.)
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 garbage.
(Ord. 5942 § 2 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 26.8, 1951.)
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, 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.)
7.02.250 Oath.
"Oath" includes affirmation. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 27, 1951.)
7.02.260 Person.
"Person" means an individual, partnership, firm, or corporation. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 28,
1951.)
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. 1 Art.
2 § 28.1, 1951.)
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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.)
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. 1 Art. 2 § 28.5
1951.)
7.02.300 Section.
"Section" means a section of this title. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 30, 1951.)
7.02.310 Shall and may.
"Shall" is mandatory, and "may" is permissive. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 29, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.02.340 Tenses.
The present tense includes the past and future tenses. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 4, 1951.)
7.02.350 Genders.
Each gender includes the other two genders. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 5, 1951.)
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7.02.360 Number.
The singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. § 6,
1951.)
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.)
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. 1 Art. 1 § 2, 1951.)
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
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.04 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
7.04.010 License_ -_Re uired.,
7_04.020 Business _activity withoutlicense prohibited.
7.04:030 License--
Prerequisite to advertising certain activities.
7.04.040 Only one license re uired.-
7.04.050 License --Separate required for each aetivi
7.04.060 Activity confinedto location_specified in license.
7.04.070 License--Fgstina at fixed _lace of business.
7.04.080 License—Carrying_ by_ itinerants.
7.04.090 License --Issuance to corporations and persons _oDeratiny_under fictitious names.
7.04.100 Records and reports in English. .
7.N. 11.0 Reports --True name and address required.
7.04. 120 License --Consent to right.of ent re uired when.
7.04.130 Premises--'Communication—device restrictions.
_7.04_140 Premises–zoning
_provisions ap licable
7.04.145 Premises --Graffiti free.
7.04_ 150 License ---Reference to commission required when,_
7.04_160 License forms--Numbering,_signin4 and recordkeeping-_Auditor_ duties.
7.04.170 License _forms -_Supplied_ by__auditor--Distribution when completed...
7.04.180 License forms_Informationrequired.
704:190 Vehicle_ licenses -_Plates or stickers furnished..
7,.04.200 Vehicle licenses --Attachment of plates_ and decals_
7_04.210 Vehicle _licenses- A_ff_ixing__stickers.,
1.04 220 License__Exhibition_on request_
7.04.230 Fees and penalties --Tax collector duties.
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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_04290 Deputies --Powers and duties_
7.04.300 False statements in documents deemed misdemeanor_
7.04.310 Actions ._tocollect 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_penal .
7.04.360 Operating without a license --Civil penalty
7.04.370 Continuing -violation.
7.04 375 Interdepartmental _coordination _rgoup_
7_04.380 Opera ting without_ a license. -_-_Order to cease operations,_
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 the county. (Ord. 7462 § 2 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 8, 1951.)
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.)
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
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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. 1 § 7.6, 1951.)
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. 1 § 8.5, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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 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. )
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 Arta 9.5 § 112, 1951.)
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
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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.)
7.04.4 00 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.)
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.)
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. 1 Art. 1 § 20,
1951.)
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.)
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.)
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
13.12.020 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.)
7.04.150 License --Reference to commission required when.
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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.)
7.04.160 License forms --Numbering, signing and record keeping --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.)
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.)
7.04.180 License forms --Information required.
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.04.220 License --Exhibition on request.
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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.)
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. 11 § 127, 1951.)
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.)
7.04.250 Tax collector's monthly report --Contents.
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.)
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.)
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 or any other ordinance, or by any state statute, law, rule,
order or regulation. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 16, 1951.)
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.)
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
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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.)
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.)
7.04.310 Actions to collect license fees.
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.)
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. 93-0061 U § 1, 1993: Ord. 5942 § 13 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 13, 1951.)
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. 93-0061 U § 2, 1993: Ord.
12335 § 2 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 7.1, 1951.)
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.)
7.04.350 Violation of injunction --Civil penalty.
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.
93-0061 U § 3, 1993: Ord. 12335 § 2 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 7.3, 1951.)
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:
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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. 93-0061 U § 4, 1993: Ord. 12335 § 2 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 1 § 7.4, 1951.)
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, 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.)
7.04.375 Interdepartmental coordination group.
A. There is a body known as the interdepartmental coordination group which consists of one
representative of each member of the board of supervisors and one representative from each of
the following: the sheriff, the district attorney, the forester -fire warden, the treasurer -tax collector,
the department of health services -environmental health, the department of public works -building
and safety, and the regional planning commission.
B. It is the responsibility of the interdepartmental coordination group to do the following:
1. Establish by-laws governing its meetings and activities for the purpose of carrying out the
objectives contained in detailed guidelines and procedures adopted by the board;
2. Promulgate and recommend to the board for adoption, detailed guidelines and procedures to
implement the provisions of Section 7.04.380 relating to the posting and closure of certain
businesses;
3. Promulgate and recommend to the board for adoption, detailed guidelines and procedures to
coordinate and enhance business regulation and enforcement activities within unincorporated
areas;
4. Submit a quarterly report to the board summarizing its activities and recommending to the
board any changes or improvements of business regulation for unincorporated areas.
C. This section shall expire on September 30, 2006 unless earlier extended by action of the
board of supervisors. (Ord. 2004-0025 § 1, 2004: Ord. 2001-0050 § 1, 2001: Ord. 97-0055 § 1,
1997.)
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.
ollowing: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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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.06 APPLICATIONS, RENEWALS, TRANSFERS
7 06.010 Application -=Filing_
7.06.020 Application -_Information required._
7.06.030 Application --Ownership information for certain businesses,_
7.06.040 A"Iication_Hearing recruuired 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._reguired to operate --Where license fo_r_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 ag licant_
7.06.140 Additional._ conditions --Notification to applicant
7.06.150 Additionalconditions--Imposed when.
7.06_160 Licensefor _charitable _purpose --Issuance conditions.
7.06.170 Term of license--Prorating_auftrized when
7:06180 Term of licenses -Beginning. date.
7.0_6_190 Lost licenses --Duplicate issuance conditions_
706.200 Renewals --Application_ deadlines_.
7.06 210 Renewals --Fire and _c_.losina-out_sales.
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7.06_.220 License for new location not a renewal when.
7_06.230 Renewals_ -Late_ application_ permitted when.
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7.06.240 Renewals--Aplication after_ expiration.
7.06250 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 --_R_ estrictions_generaliy_
7._06.280 Transfers --_Change of location --Conditions.
7 06.290 Transfers -_Vehicle licenseplates.
7_06.300 Transfers--Partnerships---New members_
7.06.310 Transfers --Withdrawal of partner.
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.)
7.06.020 Application --Information required.
Every application for a license required by this title shall be signed by the applicant and shall
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.)
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;
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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.)
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-
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 7.36.670,-
19.
.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, Section 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.)
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.)
7.06.060 Receipt constitutes temporary license when.
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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.)
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
Ambulette attendant
Auctioneer
Billiard room
Bookstore
Card club
Close-out sale
Dance
Entertainment
Escort bureau
Exhibitions
Game arcade
Growth center a
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
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(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.)
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 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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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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 tax collector shall so notify the applicant as provided in Section 7.08.010 of this
title. (Ord. 7462 § 8 (part), 1959: Ord. 6822 § 1 (part), 1955: Ord. 6586 § 1 (part), 1954: Ord.5860
Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 46, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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,
2. If the applicant has not begun such activity, the date requested in the application. If no date is
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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.)
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
7.14.010 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.)
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.)
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. 1 Art. 5 § 62.6, 1951.)
7.06.220 License for new location nota 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.)
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. 1 Art. 5 § 62, 1951.)
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 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-
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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.)
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. 1 Art. 5 § 62.3, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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. 1 Art. 6 §
76, 1951.)
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.08 DENIAL OR REVOCATION CONDITIONS
7.08.010 Denial or grant subject_ to. conditions _Notice to applicant._
7,08.020 Real party_in_i_nterest--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_cor0oration directors.
7.08_060 Denial or_grant subject.to conditions--Findings_against licensee:.
7.08.070 Grounds for denial -_Activities which ma involve_freespeech.
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 andoenalties.
7,08,120 Com itions_=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 sus ension--Activities which do not involve free speech.
7.08.160 Revocation or suensionAdditional_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 cancellations officers or emolov_ees_
7, 08 240 Insurance ..-bon-d--or self-insurance plan -Effect on validity_ of license --License
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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 orbond--Filing._before cancellation_
7.08.280 Wrongful_use of license deemed misdemeanor_ when.
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 alsospecify 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.)
7.08.020 Real party in interest--Examination--License denial or revocation when.
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 parry 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.)
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.)
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.)
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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.)
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 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. 1 Art. 7 § 91.5, 1951.)
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.)
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
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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-
0061 U § 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.
968:Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 6170 § 2, 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 83, 1951.)
7.08.090 Denial --Waiting period for new license.
If a license has been denied, the tax collector shall not accept a new application by the same
person 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.)
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.)
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 cage and control has brought an accusation against the business pursuant
to Section 7.10.210 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.
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6833 § 1, 1955: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 91, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.
xist: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 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 10475 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord.
10438 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 10217 §:4, 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 91.9, 1951.)
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
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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
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.)
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 § 92.1, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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. 1 Art. 7 §
96, 1951.)
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 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 §
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3 (part), 1969: Ord. 7159 § 5 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 98, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.
icense;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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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.10 HEARINGS
710.010 Business license commission authority__
7.10,020 Referee Appointment authorized when.
7.10.030 Referee--Com_pensation
7 10.040 Referee= -For cases in Fifth_ Supervisorial District:
7.10.050 Fifth District_ matters Referred to commission.
7.10.060 Fifth District matte rs--Assumption by business license commission._
7.10.070 Request for_hea__ring_by commission --Procedure general_
7.10.080 Hearing by commission --Time.
7.10.090 Hearing_bv commission --Notice to applicant.
7.10.100 Hearing by commission --Time for notice.
7. 10.110 Hearing: b t commission_Public notice requirements --For certain businesses.
710.120 Public notice _requirements -_Contents re uq fired.
7 10.130 Public._ notice_ requirements--Publication_-Costs_
7 10.140 Hearing_ by_co.mmission--Protest filing.
7.10.150 Conduct of_hearing--Procedure generally_
7.10.160 Conduct o_f_hearingRecords of testimony_
7.10.170 Decision after hearing --Order._
7.10.180 License wanted --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.,1.0; 220 Accusations --Service upon respondent
7_10.230 Notice of defense --Form and filing_
7.10.240 Accusations--Amendments--Before submission for decision._
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7,.10.25.0_Accusation s--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 aprliicable.
7.10_300 Evidence -_From private parties.
7.10.310 Decision__Official notice.
7.10.320 Hearin g_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 --For_m,._contents and distribution.
7.10.380 Decision --Effective date.
7.10.390 Decision --Effect of aop_eal_
7.10.400 Hearing procedures --Ambulance operator and ambulance vehicles--Ambulette
operators drivers and attendants.
7.10.010 Business license commission authority.
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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, 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.)
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.)
7.10.030 Referee --Compensation.
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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.)
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. 1 Art. 9 § 103.1, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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 meeting. (Ord. 9714 § 6 (part), 1969: Ord. 8221 § 2 (part), 1962: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1
Art. 9 § 103.4, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
7.10.100 Hearing by commission --Time for notice.
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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.)
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.)
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 § 101.2, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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
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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.)
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.)
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.)
7.10.180 License granted --Notice to tax collector.
If either the business license commission or the license appeals board grants a license:
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. 1 Art. 9 § 105.4, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
7.10.210 Accusations --Contents.
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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.)
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 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. 1 Art. 11 § 135.3, 1951.)
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 § 135.4, 1951.)
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
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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.)
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 noticeof 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..)
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:
"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 § 135.6, 1951.)
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.
969:Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 11 § 135.7, 1951.)
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.)
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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 § 135.9, 1951.)
7.10.300 Evidence --From private parties.
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.)
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 § 135.10, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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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 § 135.17, 1951.)
7.10.360 Findings.
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.)
7.10.370 Decision --Form, contents and distribution.
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.
11 § 135.15, 1951.)
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. 11 § 135.16, 1951.)
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.)
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
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.12 APPEALS
7.12.010 License appeals officer.
7.12.020 Notice_ of appeal --Form_ and_filina.
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.
7.12.010 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. 1 Art. 9.5 § 107, 1951.)
7.12.020 Notice of appeal --Form and filing.
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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.)
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 filed 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 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.
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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.)
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 ori 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.)
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.)
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.)
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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.14 LICENSE FEES*
7.14.010 Fee schedule.
7 14.020 Exemptions_ from license fee_.Blindpersons_
7.14 030 Refunds._
7.14.040 Transferability of ambulance and ambulette vehicle license,_
7.14.050 Transferabil� of ambulance and ambulette ope_rator_permit
* 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.
7.14.010 Fee schedule.
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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.
FirstAnnual
Renewal
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II6. Motion picture theater
7. Theater
ABULANCE OPERATOR
ABULANCE
1BULETTE OPERATOR
1BULETTE
ARTMENT HOUSE OR HOTEL
1. If from 5 to 10 families, inclusive, can be
housed.
� 1,836.00 1,552.00
1,836.00 1, 552.00
0�
1,435.39 244.34
0�
373.86 339.55
0�
1,435.39 244.34
0�
1.72 3
36 27.41
2. If from 11 to 15 families, inclusive, can be
housed. 282.00 200.00
II3. If over 15 families can be housed.
1340.00
223.00
0 DC
BILLIARD ROOM OR CLUB 112,092.00 J358.00
0�
BINGO
1-11 1. Bingo games. 50.00 50.00
❑ 2. Bingo manager.
50.00 50.00
❑ 3. Bingo equipment supplier. 1,522.00 80.00
DC
BODY ART ESTABLISHMENT 2,254.00 213.00
DC
BODY ART TECHNICIAN 252.00 208.00.
0�
BOARDING HOUSE
282.00 200.00
DC
BOOKSTORE (other than adult) 1,799.00 175.00
DC
BOTTLE WASHING 194.00 60.00
0�
BOTTLE WORKS 1594.00
131.00
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BOWLING ALLEY
11,914.00
1110123.00
0
CARD OR GAME CLUB 2,177.00 207.00
CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS 2.00 2.00
0
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
❑ Not more than five days.
CLOSING -OUT SALE
❑ 1. First 60 days. 168.00 ----
❑ 2. 30 days' renewal.
COIN-OPERATED GAME
u For each game. 201.00 131.00
u
0
COIN-OPERATED PHONOGRAPH
—11
For each phonograph. 201.00 131.00
Q
COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSE 363.00 175.00
0
CORPORATION DIRECTORS CHANGE
1. With _11business license commission
hearing. 1[$1,620.00 ----
��
2. Without business license commission
hearing. 252.00 ----
�" 11 1 1
DANCES
1. All dances except for a single special
dance, taxi dance hall, or youth or charity
dance. 1,771.00 223.00
F-112. Special dance (single). 1,806.00 152.00
❑ 3. Taxi dance hall. 1,774.00 11177.00
❑ 4. Youth or charity dance.
0
DEMONSTRATOR IF168700 60.00
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RTAINMENT
111. Class I or Class III without dance license. 111,981.00 11406.00
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Class I or Class III if applied for
in2.
i concurrently with dance license.
621.00
406.00
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(HORSE MEAT
1194.00 60.00
MODEL STUDIO
STUDIO, PICTURE ARCADE, OR ADULT
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
711
DC
IDENTIFICATION CARD
168.00 60.00
2. Each additional day.
175.00
LAUNDERETTE
265.00 185.00
OC
LIVERY STABLE
340.00 223.00
OC
LOCKSMITH AND ITINERANT LOCKSMITH
201.00 131.00
DC
LUMBERYARD IF447.00
246.00
MANAGER --ENTERTAINMENT, GAME, MODEL
MODEL STUDIO
STUDIO, PICTURE ARCADE, OR ADULT
BUSINESS
175.00
131.00
MASSAGE PARLOR
MASSAGE TECHNICIAN
MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
254.00 213.00
�C
52.00 208.00
,254.00 213.00
MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY
MANAGER 252.00 203.00
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MODEL STUDIO
1,752.00 1,593.00
MOTEL
$���3---40:---00 $223.00
MOTORCYCLE CONTEST
❑
1. First day.
363.00 ----
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2. Each additional day.
175.00
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1 1. With business license commission
hearing. 1,613.00 ----
2. Without business license commission
hearing. 252.Q0 ----
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LPOULTRY DEALER
1194.00 1111.00
PROMOTER (charitable) 1,502.00 60.00
PUBLIC EATING PLACES
❑ 1. Public eating establishments. 431.00 223.00
1-11 2. Food establishments.
424.00
223.00
F
REBOUND TUMBLING CENTER
529.00
175.00
RENDERING PLANT 194.00 60.00
RIDES (mechanical)318.00 200.00
RIFLE RANGE 1,862.00 226.00
RODEO
❑ 1. First day.
2. Each additional day.
0
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.
0
SAWMILL 447.00 175.00
SCHOOL, PRIVATE 1,846:00 246.00
SECONDHAND DEALER
❑ 1. Regular. 343.00 11232.00.
F2. Charity. 2.00 2.00
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Chapter 7.14 LICENSE FEES*
(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.
�I
I1
SHOOTING GALLERY
11 270.00
129.00
SITE TRANSFER
iAmount of annual
renewal license fee.
0
Q
SKATING RINK
1,659.00 269.00
SOLICITOR
1. Charitable. No fee ----
2. Company (principal). 175.00 131.00
3. Individual --not a principal.
175.00 131.00
SOUND TRUCK
1. Commercial.
168.00
60.00
F-112. Noncommercial.
168.00
60.00
SWIMMING POOL -PUBLIC
194.00
60.00
TAXI DANCER AND TAXI DANCER
INSTRUCTOR
0
168.00
60.00
TAXICAB
❑
1. Driver.
F_11___
a. Regular fee.
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.
$175.00
168.00
$131.00
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
n
d. Application to modify own license without
F
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Hcommission hearing.
1168.00
----
1
e. Application to modify with commission
hearing.
THEATER (motion picture and live, other than
adult) 1,829:00 246.00
0
TOW TRUCK
168.00
131.00
0
TRADE-IN DEALER 317.00 227.00
TRAVELING SHOW OR CIRCUS
❑ 1. First day. 1,831.00 ----
❑ 2. Each additional day.
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.
0
VALET PARKING SERVICE
175.00
131.00
0
WATER TAXI D
❑1. Operator. 1,556.00 185.00
2. Boat.
❑ a. First boat. 175.00 131.00
❑ b. Each additional boat.
175.00
60.00
0
WEED ERADICATOR
237.00
129.00
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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, 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. 85-011 OU § 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.)
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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 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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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.16 AMBULANCES*
7.16.005 Legislative intent_
7.16.010 Definitions.
7.16.020 Rules and_regul_ations,
7.16.030 Licenses -_Re uired_
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 Ambul_ance_operator-_-Hearing required..
7,16.070 Licenses Application referred for review--Ambulance-operator.
7.16.080 Ambulance operator license--Findina of necessity_
7.16.085 Ambulance operator -Access to books and records.
7.16.090 Ambulance operator--Servicere-qLArements.
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_opera_tor-_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�orphysicians' ambulances.
7_16.140_Driver's _and attendant_s_certificates--Required,
7_16.150 Driver's and attendant's, lic..ense--Exceptions for certain_ attendants.
7.16.160 Driver's_ and _attendant's _certificates-_-Carry_ing_for _inspection..,
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7,16.170 Ambu_llance--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.
716.220 Ambulance_liispection_ reteauisite to license issuance..
7_16.225 Ambuiance_lriegection 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.
716.345 Ambulance response_times._
* 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; 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.
7.16.005 Legislative intent.
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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., 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.
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(Ord. 88-0181 § 5, 1988.)
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
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Chapter 7.17 AMBULETTES
7,17010 Definit'
7_17,0 _Lio
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7-,.,.-O--4.-O--License ----.A--Pplicati-o,r)---i-iifo-rni.ation required.
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7.17.050 License= -Application Hearing
7.17.060 LicenseAssuance conditions.
7.17.070 Litter vans and wheelchair vans.
7.17.071 Vehicle _pgrmjt-.-Rei_quired.
7.17.080 Rate schedule for ambulettes.
7.17..081 Special charges.
7.17-090 Vehicles --Odometer test.
7.17__100 License -Exemption n forambulance_QPrators._P
7.17.105 Uicens6-pi-9tatioi),-ausp-ansion,-car revocation.
7,17 106 Failure to obtain license.
7.17 109 Arnbulette.sLtaf Lir1g.
7.17.110 Insurance.
7.17.120 Indemnification and liability limitations.
7.17.130 Workers' Compensation insurance reqqj[gqL
7.17.140 Unlawful acts bv ambulette onerators or attendants.
7.17.151 Ambulette driver and ambulette attendant requirements.
7.17.170 Driver's and attendant's license.
7.17.230 Vehicles--Qppration when license suspended prohibited.
7.17.010 Definitions.
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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.
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.
perate;C. The number and type, age, condition,'and patient capacity of each ambulette proposed to be
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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.)
7.17.050 License--Application--Hearing required.
Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.06.260, the director of the department of health
services shall hold a public heating 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.)
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.
rea;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.)
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.)
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.)
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,
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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.
B. This section does not apply to a contract with the county. (Ord. 96-0068 § 9, 1996: Ord. 83-
0201 § 7, 1983: Ord. 83-0017 § 4 (part), 1983.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.17.105 License probation, suspension, or revocation.
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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 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 bycounty 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
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
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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. 92-0132 § 14, 1992: Ord. 86-0103U § 1, 1986: Ord. 83-0201 § 9, 1983; Ord. 83-0017 § 4
(part), 1983.)
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.)
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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
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.)
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.
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Chapter 7.18 BILLIARD ROOMS
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.18 BILLIARD ROOMS
7.18. 010 Definitions.
7.18.020 LicenseRequired_
7.18.030 License--Application--Contents.
7.18.040 License--8pplication--Public hearing required.,
7,18.050 License-_G_rounds 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 o eration.
7.18.100 Premises= -Admission restrictions --Persons under 18 ears of age.
7 18.110 Premises --Persons under 18 years of age prohibited --Exception_
7.18.120 Premises --Admission restrictions --Disorderly persons.
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.)
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.)
7.18.030 License--Application--Contents.
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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.
959:Ord. 7462 § 15 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 4 § 445, 1951.)
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 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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.
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(Ord. 9897 § 7 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 4 § 451, 1951.)
7.18.100 Premises --Admission restrictions --Persons under 18 years of 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.)
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 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7462 § 15 (part), 1959.)
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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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.20 BINGO(4)
Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS AND LICENSING
7.20.010 Definitions:
7.20.020 Game
s_pe_r_mitted when --Statutory authority.
7_20.030 License --Eligible organizations.
7.20.040 License= -Re uired_
7.20.050 License-=Procedum aenera_llv._
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=-A�i lication--Additional information required when.
7.20.110 License= -Notification of denial..
T20.120 License.--Application—Heariny_re uired._
7.20.130 License__Application=_Notiee_of hearing
7.20.140 License_=lssuance--By commission order.
7_.20.150 License_Amp_osition_ of conditions.
7.20.160 License --Contents.
7:20.170 Licenses_ --Notification of changes in application information._
Part 2 BINGO MANAGER
7.20.1.80 Reauired_on_pre_mi_ses_
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.
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7.20.230 Bond or other security_ required_
7.20.240 Re%&ements of bond.
7.20.250 Term of bond.
7.20.260 Action on bond.
720.270 Savings a_nd loan certificates.
7.20.280 License --Issuance conditions.
7_20.290 Games open to-O-Oblic_
7.20.300 Hours of operation.
7,20.310 Admission fees r hibited,
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_Iicensee only.
7.20.370 ExclusiVe_operation_b�t-licensee.
7.20.380 Location. restrictions.
7.20.390 Identification of staff.
Part 3 CONDUCT OF GAMES
7.20.400 Members operating and staffing games.
7.20.410 Use of credit prohibited.,
7.20.420 Proceeds --Counting procedures.
7.20.430 Proceeds --Use restrictions.
7.20.440 Prizes --Maximum.
7.20_450. Prizes--R*co_rdkeeping
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,.
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7.20.490 Alcoholic. beverages prohibited.
7 20.500 Intoxicated._persons not to_articipate.
7.20.510 Minors not to_participate.
7.20.520 Enforcement ---Cooperation with sheriff._
Part 4 BINGO EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER
7 20.530 License -_Required_
7.20.540 License --Fee.
Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS AND LICENSING
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;
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.
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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.
hareholder;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 § 1 (part), 1978:
Ord. 11498 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 1 § 3504, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 1 § 3503, 1951.)
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 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art.2 § 3511, 1951.)
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), 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,-
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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.)
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 § 1
(part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3522, 1951.)
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.)
7.20.090 License--Reports.on application.
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. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3514, 1951.)
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.)
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
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Art. 2 § 3515, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3520, 1951.)
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.)
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:
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.)
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:
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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.)
Part 2 BINGO MANAGER
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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.)
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 games. (Ord. 11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860
Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3533, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.20.230 Bond or other security required.
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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.)
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 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11571 § 2, 1977: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art.
2 § 3536, 1951.)
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, 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 § 3537, 1951.)
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 § 3538, 1951.)
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 §
(part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 2 § 3539, 1951.)
7.20.280 License --Issuance conditions.
A. The commission shall instruct the tax collector to issue a manager's license if it finds:
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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 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch.
23 Art 2 § 3540, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
7.20.310 Admission fees prohibited.
No admission fee, purchase or donation shall be required for entry onto the bingo premises. (Ord.
11822 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3572, 1951.)
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.)
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 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3567, 1951.)
7.20.340 Posting of license.
An organization licensed pursuant to this chapter shall not conductor 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.)
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
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be postedadjacent 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.)
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 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1
(part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3559, 1951.)
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.)
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 § 1
(part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3562, 1951.)
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.)
Part 3 CONDUCT OF GAMES
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.)
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.)
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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.)
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 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.)
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 § 1 (part),
1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord. 5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3553, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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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 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11488 § 1 (part), 1977: Ord.
5860 Ch. 23 Art. 4 § 3561, 1.951.)
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.)
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.)
7.26.510 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.)
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.)
Part 4 BINGO EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER
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.)
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
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.22 CARD AND GAME CLUBS
7:22.010 Definitions.
7.22.020 License --Is sued commission order,
7.22.030 License=Rectuired__._
7.22:040 License --Hearing on application.
7.22.050 License --Notice of_hearingona Ipp ication.,
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 nears of age prohibited._
7.22.110 UnnecessaN_noise prohibited,_
7.22.120 Disorderly_persons prohibited_
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.)
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
§ 1 (part), 1974: Ord. 9557 § 8 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 3 Art. 1 § 801, 1951.)
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
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appropriate heading. (Ord. 10956 § 1 (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.)
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 § 1
(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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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 § 1 (part),
1974: Ord. 5680 Ch. 3 Art. 3 § 887, 1951.)
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.)
7.22.110 Unnecessary noise prohibited.
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any dancing, or make any unnecessary noise in any card or game club. (Ord. 10956 § 1 (part),
1974: Ord. 5680 Ch. 3 Art. 3 § 884, 1951.)
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 [5]
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.24 CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS[5]
Part 1 DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
7.24.010 Definitions.
7,24.020 Chapter applicability,Exceptions.
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_070Ar)plication_-Additional information required when._
7.24.080 Application --Action by commission.
7.24.090 Denial of approval_ -Grounds..
7.24.100 Denial of ataproval_-City information card.
7.24.110 Issuance conditions.
7.24.120 Contents.
7.24_130 Recall or revocation of aplarov_al--Conditions.
7.24_140 Return of recalled cards.
7.24.150 Reissuance of new or corrected cards.
Part 3 SOLICITATION REGULATIONS
7 24 160 Written permission from organization required.
7 24_170 Authorization_ _Form and possession bysolicitor.
724._180 Exceptions .to.chapter uapplicability_
7 24 190 Presentation_ of information_ card. required.
7.24.200 Contribution s --Receipt requirements.
7.24.210 Telephone. solicitation--Comnensation;_prohibited when._
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7,24.220 Telephone solicitation --Presentation of information ca_rdrequired_,_
7.24.230 Printe_d,_published_telephoneradio o_r.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 EndorsementstAgovern_mental bodies --Restrictions.
7.24.290 Accounting_ system r_e_quired for charitable associations.
7:24.300 Expenses --Report to commission --Contents and filing_time..
7.24.310 Fraud -prohibited.
7.24.320 Emergence --Certain chapter provisions waived when.
Part 4 INVESTIGATION AND PUBLICITY
7.24.330 Investigation --Commission authority.
7.24.340 Survey__ofactivities to determine necessity, detect waste:
7_24.350 Investigation -.-Solicitations for evangelical _ missions or religious puriDoses_
7.24.360 Publicity__for_results_of investigations.
Part 5 ENDORSEMENTS
7. 24. 370 Request_for_commission in_vest�ation
7.24.380 Endorsement=-Conditions_specified.
7 24.390 Period of validity --Report when endorsement is denied_
7.24.400 Annual renewal required_
Part 6 PROMOTERS.
724.41.0 License --Required.
7 24.420 License -_Application -_Contents,
7.24.430 License--Application--Bond or other _security_required.
7.24.440 Bond --Amount of liabilitx_=Payment conditions.
7.24450_Bond --Term--Cancellation
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7,24.460 Bond --Actions for recov__e_ry_of_damaae.
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 fdreompensatipn--Solicitor's or promoter's license required_
7.24_520 Solicitor's license requirements.
7.24.530 Change of addressor emiDlover--Noticeto commission.
7.24.540 Funds to be kept separate
Part 1 DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
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 be donated to any charitable purpose or association;
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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.)
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.)
Part 2 INFORMATION CARDS
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.)
7.24.040 Application --Contents and filing.
Every person desiring an information card as required by this Part 2 shall file an application
therefor 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
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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 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.)
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.)
7.24.090 Denial of approval --Grounds.
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.24.130 Recall or revocation of approval --Conditions.
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.)
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. 9.678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 18 Art.2 § 3119,
1951.)
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.)
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Part 3 SOLICITATION REGULATIONS
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.)
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.)
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 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.)
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:)
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
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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.)
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.)
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 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.)
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 Art. 3 § 3136, 1951.)
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.)
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
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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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.)
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.)
Part 4 INVESTIGATION AND PUBLICITY
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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Part 5 ENDORSEMENTS
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.)
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.)
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
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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.)
7.24.400 Annual renewal required.
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.)
Part 6 PROMOTERS
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.)
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.)
7.24.430 License--Applicatiori--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.)
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
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or personal property were solicited or received by the principal. (Ord. 9678 § 2 (part), 1968: Ord.
5860 Ch. 18 Art. 6 § 3174, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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
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managing officer or agent thereof is of good character and reputation, or if the applicant is.
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.25 CIRCUSES AND CARNIVALS
Part 1 DEFINITIONS
7.25.010 Circus or carnival.
7.25.020 Circus concession or carnival concession.
Part 2 LICENSING PROCEDURES
7.25.030 License --Required.
7.25 040 License --Procedure applicable.
725.050 License--Application-_Information recLui_red--Filing time.
7:25.060 Concession license conditions.
7.25.070 Sponsors.
7.25.080 Current suppl_ementa!)tinformation required.
7,25.090 Referral of application for review --Hearing set.
7_25.100 Chapter aufhority_not exclusive.
7_25_110 Recommendations followng_referral_Notification to applicant..
7.25..120 Hearino--Required=-Notice.,
7_25.130 Hearing -Appearance required.
7.25_140 Hearing --Other appearances_req uired.
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 mod ification_-Conditions.
Part 3 OPERATION
7.25.200 Rules and regulations --Business license_ commission authority.
7.25.210 Licensee responsibilities.
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7.25.220 Posting of_rule_s 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_
725.270 Prohibited_ operations_
Part 1 DEFINITIONS
7.25.010 Circus or carnival.
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"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.)
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 § 3702, 1951.)
Part 2 LICENSING PROCEDURES
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. 1 § 3703, 1951.)
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.)
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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,
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.)
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.)
7.25.070 Sponsors.
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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.)
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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.)
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;
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.)
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.)
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 commissions 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.)
7.25.120 Hearing--Required--Notice.
A license required by Section 7.25.030 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. Such notice shall also be given to each
sponsor, if any, of the circus, carnival or concession thereof. (Ord 12207 § 9 (part), 1980: Ord.
5860 Ch. 25 Art. 2 § 3709, 1951.)
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.)
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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.)
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), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 25 Art. 2 § 3713, 1951)
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.)
7.25.170 Grant or denial --Conditions.
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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.)
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.)
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 7.08.1.10 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.)
Part 3 OPERATION
7.25.200 Rules and regulations --Business license commission authority.
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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.)
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, 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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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7.25.270 Prohibited operations.
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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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.26 COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSES[6]
7.26.010 Definitions.
7.26.020 License requirements.
726._030 Exception --Breweries,
7.26_040 Exceion_-Hotels,_restaurants and other establishments storing articles of food.
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.)
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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 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 5 § 505, 1951.)
7.26.030 Exception --Breweries.
This chapter does not apply to any brewery. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 5 § 503, 1951.)
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*
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.28 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES*
7.28.010 Definitions.
7.28.020 Vehicle_ required to have tow truck license when.
7.28.030 Tow truck. licensing re uirements_
7;28.040 Gasoline and oil tank truck licensing requirements.
* Editor's note: For statutory provisions on local regulation of tow -car service, see Vehicle Code
§ 21100.
7.28.010 Definitions.
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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.)
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.
1.5 § 705.5, 1951.)
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.)
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
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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*
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.30 DANCES*
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.
730.060 Special dancer
7.30.070 Taxi dance hall.
7.30.080 Taxi dancer.
7.30.090 Tvge I license:
7.30. 100 Type 11 license:
7:30.105 Youth dance:
Fart 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--1/Vhen�r6ceeds for charity.
7.30.150 License--Application--Procedure generally_
7.30.160 License—Application—Filing.
7.30.170 A lication=FFormand 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.
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7 30.220 Ap Iication--Verification.
7.30.230 Distribution of license fee referral memorandum.
7.3Q.240 Reports and recommendations of reviewing officers and departments.
7.30;250 Application -_Public hearing_.rgquirements_
7 30.260 Hearing s_=Appearances_
7.30 270 Hearings --For special dances.
7 30—M 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—Licensesuspension requirements.
Part 3 OPERATION GENERAL REGULATIONS
7.30.330 Additional rules and regulations authorized when.
7 30.340 Posting of I_icenseand_permit_
7.30.350 Hours._of operation -=General.
7.30360 Hours of operation --Private club.
7.30.370 Exits.
7.30.380 Lighting
7.30.390 Parking lot.
7_30.400 Number of employees.
7.30.410 Woman to be employed.
7.30.420 Alcoholic_ beverage limitations.
7.30.430 Sheriff and tax collector --Ins esp ction authority.
7 30.440 Sheriff and tax collector`_Admission for inspection.
7.30.450 Persons_ under 21__years of_age--Prohibited_on premises with_Ty_p_e I license-_
Exceptions.
7.30.460 Persons under 1_8_Y_ears of age --Prohibited on certain_ premises. --Exceptions.
7.30_470 Persons under.1.8._years.,of_age--Permitted when
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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 p hibited.
7.30.530 Intoxicated_ persons prohibited_
Part 4 YOUTH DANCES
7.30.540 Provisions ap licable.
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.&90 -Age limitations for participants.
7.30.600 Participation_by-persons under 21 yeahs of age.
7.30.610 Particip_ation_bv adults.
7.30.620 No alcoholic beverages permitted.
Part 5 SPECIAL DANCES
7.30.630 Designation o_f_age_group_to participate._
7 30.640 Additional imposed when.
7.30.650 Licenses issued for continuous oeriod of time --Conditions._
7.30.660 Sponsors.
Part 6 SKATING RINKS
7,,30.670 License required -_Scope,
730,680 Fee for licenses,
Part 7 TAXI DANCE HALLS.
7.30.690 Dancers and instructors --License requirements
7 30_700 Dancers and instructors --Additional data. required when.
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7.30.710 Dancers and instructors—A06 restrictions.
7.30.7M 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 _b_eoo_sted.
7.30.760 Alcoholic beveragesprohibited.
7.30.770 Soliciting patrons dances or drinks prohibited.-
* 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.
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.
Part 1 DEFINITIONS
7.30.010 Dancing club.
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"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.)
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.)
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"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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.30.080 Taxi dancer.
"Taxi dancer" means a partner who is, for a fee or other consideration, furnished to a patron or
other guest at a taxi dance hall. (Ord. 9947 § 2 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 1 §2012,
1951.)
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.)
7.30.100 Type II license.
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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.)
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.)
Part 2 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
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.)
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.)
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 § 1 (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.)
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.)
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.)
7.30.160 License--Application--Filing.
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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.)
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 the 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;
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.)
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.)
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
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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 with the 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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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
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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.)
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.)
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 § 1 (part), 1959: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 7269 § 10, 1958; Ord. 7161 § 1
(part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 4 § 2041, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.30.310 Noise abatement --License suspension conditions.
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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.)
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. Such instruction to the tax collector shall be in writing and shall
be personally signed by each member of 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.)
Part 3 OPERATION GENERAL REGULATIONS
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.30.360 Hours of operation --Private club.
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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.)
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.)
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 § 2070, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.30.420 Alcoholic beverage limitations.
Neither a Type II license nor a taxi dance half 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.)
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
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.
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10545 § 4, 1972: Ord. 9897 § 16 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2064, 1951.)
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:
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.)
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.) .
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.)
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.)
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.)
Part 4 YOUTH DANCES
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.)
7.30.550 Report on premises required.
Before a license for any youth dance is issued, the commission shall obtain a report from the
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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 § 2154, 1951.)
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.)
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 § 1 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 6 § 2155, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.30.620 No alcoholic beverages permitted.
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:
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Ord. 9278 § 4(part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 6 § 2153, 1951.)
Part 5 SPECIAL DANCES
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.)
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.)
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.)
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 s
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.)
Part 6 SKATING RINKS
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 commission. (Ord. 9897 § 21 (part), 1969; Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 7 § 2171,
1951.)
7.30.680 Fee for licenses.
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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.)
Part 7 TAXI DANCE HALLS
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 7.14.010 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.)
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.)
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.)
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 § 21.95, 1951.)
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 required by this Part 7. (Ord. 9947 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 9 § 2196,
1951.)
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.)
7.30.750 Price list to be posted.
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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.)
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.)
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
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.32 DEMONSTRATORS
7.32.010 License requirements.
7.32.020 Exceptions to_chabter applicability_
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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.)
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
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.36 ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES
Part 1 DEFINITIONS
7.36.010 Entertainment and Professional entertainer.
7.36.020 Informal entertainment.
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.
7.36.9Q9 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 36 940 Application -=Public hearing _Notice requirements__
7.36.150 Application --Public hearing --Held when:
7 36 160 License --Basis for granti__or denial,.
7..36 170 Noise abatement restrictions_
7.36,180 Revocation, suspension or modification_of licenses._
Part3 OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
7,_36 190 License to be Posted.
7:36.200 Hours of o_peration_Generally_._
7.36.210 Hours ofoperation-_Private club.
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7.36.22.0 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 Manageron_premises--License requirements.
7 36.280 Number of employees_
7.36.290 Attire.
7.36.300 Woman -to be employed_
7 36.310 Motion p ctures-_Commission endorsement required.
7.36.320 Conduct of entertainment -=Rules and regulations_
7.36.330 Entertainment to be a platform.
7.36.340 Entertainer activity restrictions.
7.36.350 Persons intoxicated or under the influencee of drugs prohibited.
7.36360 Solicitation_ of, trade_ prohibited_
7.36.370 Solicitation -of drinks_ prohibited._
7,_36 380 Indecentperformances_ prohibited_
7.36 390 Gambling..,prohibited,.
7_36.400 Sheriff _and _tax collector --Inspection authority_
7.36.410 Sheri_ff_and_tax collector --Admission for_.inspection_
7.36.420 Sign required -during -suspension or_revocation _of state. license=
Part 1 DEFINITIONS
7.36.016 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
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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.)
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. 1 § 2804, 1951.)
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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.)
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.
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. 10217 § 11 (part), 1971: Ord. 9897 § 23 (part), 1969: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord.
5860 Ch. 17 Art. 2 § 2810, 1951.)
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.)
7.36.060 Application --Form and contents.
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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.)
7.36.070 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 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860
Ch. 17 Art. 2 § 2818, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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
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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.)
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.)
7.36.120 Fees --Class III license.
The annual fee for a Class III 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 § 2813, 1951.)
7.36.130 Fees --Exemptions.
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.)
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 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.)
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 1 of this title. (Ord. 9807 § 13 (part), 1969: Ord. 9431
2 (part), 1967: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 196T Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 4 § 2840, 1951.)
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.)
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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.)
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.)
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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.)
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), 1973: Ord. 9278 § 5 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 17 Art. 6 § 2861, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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
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Ch. 17 Art. 6 § 2876, 1951.)
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.)
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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.)
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.
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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.)
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,
anner;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.)
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.)
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.)
7.36.370 Solicitation of drinks prohibited.
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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.)
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.)
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 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.)
7.36.400 Sheriff and tax collector --Inspection authority.
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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.)
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.)
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
7.38.010 Definitions.
7.38.020 Lice nse_--Required--_Fee.
7:38.030 Exceptions --Employment_ agencies.
7.38_040 License Application_Names_of.escorts required_
7.3a._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.
TM -100 Employment of unregistered escorts prohibited.
7.38.110 Notification of personnel changes.
7.38.120 Employment_of.persons under 21 years of aae_prohibite_.d.
73.8. 130 Restrictions_concerni_ng customers under age 21_.
7 38.140 Services --Sign requirements.
7 38.150 Recordsof transactions --Requirements_
7 38.160 Records. of iransactions_Availabilit .
7.38:170 License__Suspension or revocation conditions_
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.)
7.38.020 License--Required--Fee.
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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 report of 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.)
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.)
7.38.090 Escorts.
The tax collector may cancel the registration of any escort for cause. Thereafter an escort bureau
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shall not employ such escort. (Ord. 88-0126 § 18, 1988: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 7 § 540, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.
ervice;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.)
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.
2 Art. 7 § 546, 1951.)
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.)
7.38.170 License --Suspension or revocation conditions.
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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. (Ord. 11108 § 2, 1975; Ord. 9714 § 11, 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 7 § 548, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.40 FIRE AND CLOSING -OUT SALES
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.40 FIRE AND CLOSING -OUT SALES
7.40.010 Definitions.
7,40:020 Exemptions to chapter app licabil
7,40.030 License--Re-quired,,
7.40.040 License Contents of apol.ication.
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--ValidityUnlawful acts designated.
7.40.150 Mingling of as prohibited.
7.40.160 Loss of identity of merchandise.
7.40.170 Separate offenses.
7.40.180 Enforcement and consent to inspection.
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
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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
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.)
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.)
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.)
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;
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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.)
7.40.050 License --Additional information concerning merchandise.
The tax collector may require that all goods, wares and merchandise listed upon the application
for 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.) .
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.
964:Ord. 6472 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 13 Art. 2 § 2422, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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
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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 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 6472 § 3 (part), 1954:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 13 Art. 2 § 2429, 1951.)
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.)
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
merchandise 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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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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 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.)
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.)
7.40.180 Enforcement and consent to inspection.
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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
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.42 FUNERAL ESCORTS
7.42_010 License_. requi_rementss=-Funeral escort business..
7.42.02Q Application and information supplied to sheriff_
7,42.030 License_ reg uirements--Individual escort employees.
7.42.040 Identification to be carried.
7.42.050 Rank and titles similar to_volice orohibited.
7.42.060 Uniform and equipment restrictions.
7.42.070 Motorcycles.
7_42.080 Duty to report_ violations of law.
7.42.010 License requirements --Funeral escort business.
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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.)
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.)
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 processions, 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.)
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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), 1976: Ord. 9749 § 10 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 6 Art. 1 § 1256, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
7.42.076 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.. 11.356 § 1 (part), 1976: Ord. 9749 § 10 (part), 1969:
Ord. 5860 Ch. 6 Art. 1 § 1258, 1951.)
7.42.080 Duty to report violations of law.
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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. 1 § 1257, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.44 GROWTH CENTERS
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.44 GROWTH CENTERS
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.
7.44.010 Definitions.
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.46 GUN DEALERS
7.46.010 Gun dealer defined:
7.4.6.020License_=Required_
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746.030 License_G�ranted subject to specific conditions.
7.46.040_ Records and reporting requirement.
7.46.050 Inspection
7.46.060 Conditions fot_grantinq_licerise_
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_
7.46.010 Gun dealer defined.
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"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.)
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 7.14.010 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.)
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.)
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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.)
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.)
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
I. The gun dealer has complied with the security requirements as provided in Section 7.46.080
below. (Ord. 97-0009 § 4, 1997.)
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7.46.070 Liability insurance.
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A. No license or renewal license shall be issued under this chapter unless the gun dealer carries
and 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.)
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.)
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.
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.)
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.)
7.46.110 Severability.
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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
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.47 HEALTH CLUBS .
T47.01 Health club_defined--Exceptions_
7.47020 License, reddired--Exception_s..
7_47,030 I-Learing_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.
7.47.010 Health club defined --Exceptions.
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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.)
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.)
7.47.030 Hearing on license application.
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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.)
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 § 3 (part), 1980: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 20 § 774, 1951.)
7.47.050 Sign at main entrance.
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.
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7.47.110 Equipment maintenance.
All equipment must be maintained in a good state of repair. (Ord. 12230 § 3 (part), 1980: Ord.
5860 Ch. 2 Art. 20 § 779, 1951.)
7.47.120 Maintenance of facilities.
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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[10]
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.48 HOG RANCHES[10]
7.48.010 License --Required,_
7_48.020_ Investigation bycounty_ veterinarian.
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7_48.030 License--fssu..ance_prere_uisites_
7_48_040 License--Denial--Notice to_applicant:_
7.48.050 Premises construction requirements.
7.48.010 License --Required.
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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
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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 § 1 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 8 § 565, 1951.)
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Chapter 7.50 HOUSING
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.50 HOUSING
7:50.01,0 Boardinghouse --Defined
7.50_020 Boardinghouse -License requirements.
7.50.030 A aartment_houses._
7.50.040 Motels,.
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.)
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.)
7.50.030 Apartment houses.
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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.)
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
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.52 IDENTIFICATION CARD PREPARATION
7 52.010 Compliance with chapter pro_v_isions.
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.
7.52.010 Compliance with chapter provisions.
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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, processed 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.)
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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 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.)
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.)
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
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.54 MASSAGE
Part 1 MASSAGE PARLORS
7.54.010 Definitions.
7.54_020 LicenseReguired,_
754.030 Em looyee_reportingrequirement
7.54.040 Exchtions to chapter ap licability_
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 Separat_e_rogr sfor customers__ re wired_when.
7_54.130 Bathing dressing and toilet facilities.
7._54.140 Washbasins for e_m_ploy_ees:_
7.54_.150 Ooe ationreaulrements aeneraIN.
7.54.160 Hours_ of operation.
7.54.170 Recording -of activities prohibited.
754.180 Maintenance of premises_and equipment.
7.54.190 Persons using alcohol or drugs prohibited.
Part 2 MASSAGE TECHNICIANS
7.54.200 Massage technician defined_,.
7_54_210 License-
=Required:_
7.54 220 Exceptions_ to Part_ 2_ applicability.
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7_54.230 License ---Information required in application.
7.54.240 Lice nse--Applicant_qualifications--Verification,
7.54.250 License --Limitations.
7.54 260 Clothing-RecLuired_
7 54.270 Issued identification-- Rea uired.
7.54.280 Manage r_ -Required.
7.54.290 License --Revocation.
Part 1 MASSAGE PARLORS
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
appliances, 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, electric or magnetic treatment, acupressure, shiatsu, alcohol rubs, and Russian,
Swedish or Turkish baths. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991.)
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.)
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.)
7.54.040 Exceptions to chapter applicability.
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.54.110 Cleanliness.
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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.)
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. 11 § 591.5, 1951.)
7.54.130 Bathing, dressing and toilet facilities.
Adequate bathing, dressing, locker and toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons. A minimum
of one tub or shower, 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 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.)
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.)
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 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 10233 § 3 (part),
1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 11 § 591.9, 1951.)
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. 11 §
592.3, 1951.)
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
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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.)
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.)
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.)
Part 2 MASSAGE TECHNICIANS
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.)
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. 11.5 § 595,
1951.)
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
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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.)
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;
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. 11.5 §
596, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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
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outer garments covering the body from knee.to neck. (Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991.)
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 § 1 (part), 1991.)
7.54.280 Manager --Required.
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All establishments licensed under this section shall at all times the establishment is open have a
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.)
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
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.66 MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
7.55.010 Definiti oris.
7,55 020 License required.
7.55,030 Severability-.
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Article 1 MEDICALWARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
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7.55.q5O�r lites to issuance of license.
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7.55,120 License -Permitted revocation.
7.55.130 License -Mandatory revocation.
Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
7.55.010 Definitions.
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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 1 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.)
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.)
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.)
Part 2 LICENSING PROCEDURES
Article 1 MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
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.)
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
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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.)
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.)
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.)
Article 2 MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY MANAGERS
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 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:
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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.)
7.55.090 License nontransferable.
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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.)
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.)
Article 3 LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED
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.)
Article 4 LICENSE REVOCATION
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.)
7.55.130 License -=Mandatory revocation.
Notwithstanding any other_provision of this Code, the commission shall revoke any license issued
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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.)
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
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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. 2006-0036 § 3.(part), 2006.)
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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Part 3 OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
7_55.160 Operation eequirements_generally.
7.55.170 Medical ma ri"uana disDensary activity_ permitted only at medical marijuana
dispensary establishment.
7.55.180 Hours of operation.
7_55.190 Signsreguiled.
7.55.200 Alcohol prohibited.
7.55.210 Minors.
7.55.220 Manager required on premises_
7.55.230 Interferinq with enforcementactivities 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 Securitv.
7.55.310 Compliance with other requirements.
7.55.320 Release of the County from liabilit .
7.55.330 County indemnification.
7.55.340 Liability_ for operation.
7.55.160 Operation requirements generally.
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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.)
7.55.170 Medical marijuana dispensary activity permitted only at medical
marijuana dispensary establishment.
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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.)
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.)
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.
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.)
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.)
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 Health and Safety Code sections 11362.7. (Ord. 2006-
0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
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
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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.)
7.55.230 Interfering with enforcement activities prohibited.
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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.)
7.55.246 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.)
7.55.260 Edibles.
Medical marijuana may be provided by a 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.)
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.)
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.)
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.
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anotherplant at a different location. (Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)
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.)
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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
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.)
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.)
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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.)
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.)
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
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.56 MODEL STUDIOS
7.56.010 Definitions.
7.56.020 License_Re uiq red.
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 req uire d -=Responsibilities_
7.56.110 Sign restrictions.
7.56.120 Hours of operation.
756 130 Regulations,to_be_posted,
7.56.1,401 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_d.ruysrp ohibited_
7.56.010 Definitions.
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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-,
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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.)
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 § 2611, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.56.070 License --Public hearing required when.
xcept as ofhe► vise provideTinSection 7:06.215 the busms icense 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.)
7.56.080 License --Grant or denial conditions.
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A license for a model studio shall be granted or denied as provided in Section 7108.070 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.)
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.)
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.
972:Ord. 9807 § 8 (part), 1969: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 5 § 2643, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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:
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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.)
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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.)
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.)
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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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.58 {MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRERS
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 rewired.
7.58.060 Itemized statements of work and charges.
7.58.070 Repairer Records to be keot.-
7.58.080 Secondhand arts -_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
epairs_
7.58.120 Inspection_ of records.
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;
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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,
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3. Condensors,
4. Distributor caps,
5. Filters,
6. Generators,
7. Points,
8. Rotors,
9. Spark plugs,
10. Voltage regulators,
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.)
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.)
7.58.030 Painting --License required.
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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.)
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.)
7.58.050 Sign required.
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legible letters his name or any is itious name under which fe con ucts his business: C7rd-6596
§ 5 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 3 § 412, 1951.)
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;
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.60 OUTDOOR FESTIVALS
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 flims application.
7.60.050 License--Application--Contents required_
7.60.060 License--Application--Accompanying documents.
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7.60.070 Underiakihq 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 ludyment_
7.60.110 Amount of_undertaking irisurance 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.
7.60.180 Pending applications
part 2 OPERATION _REQUIREMENTS
Z60.190 Dates, and hours.
7.60.200 Admission and number _of._participants.
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7_60.210 Advertising_._
760.220 Ticket advertisingand sa_Les-- Red voca l_ regulations_
7,60_230 Site grapai�ation.
7.60.240 Access ways,.
7,60.250 Parking_
7.60.260 Communicationssstem._
7.60.270 Fire protection:
7.60.280 Securtguards.
7.60.290 Drinkind water._
7.60.300 Sanitary facilities.
7.60.310 Lighting -.-
7.80.320 Food and kieverages.
7.60.330 Dust control:
7.60.340 Alcohol or drugs.
7.60 350 Cleanup_
Part 1 LICENSING
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
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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.)
7.60.020 License --Issued only on commission order.
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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.)
7.60.030 License --Required.
Every person conducting, managing or carrying on an outdoor festival shall first procure a license
and pay a 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. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970.-
Ord.
970:Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 2 § 3211, 1951.)
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.)
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;
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
--rarated�Pd,Jf gKantedthQ
Aconsent fo the entry at -any time nn the course bf=M duties o any o ice tuber 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.)
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:
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A. Four copies of white -background prints of a map drawn to scale, showing.-
1.
howing: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 kind to such owners or occupants or to their property caused by the applicant,
owner of the subject 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.)
7.60. 70 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:).
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.)
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.)
7.60.100 Agreement for satisfaction of judgment.
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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.)
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.)
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 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.)
7.60.130 Notice of hearing.
The tax collector shall serve notice of the time and place of such hearing as provided in Sections
7.10.1.00, 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.)
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.)
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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.)
7.60.151 License --Dates and hours stated.
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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.)
7.60.162 License --Attachment of conditions.
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
Part 2 OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
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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.)
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
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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.)
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, distribute, broadcast or use any such advertising or announcement, or any other advertising
of the 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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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
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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.)
7.60.260 Communications system.
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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 countyforester and fire warden
find adequate for fire and police protection. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 19 Art. 3 §
3248, 1951.)
7.60:270 Fire protection.
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.)
7.60.286 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.)
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.)
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
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admitted, the sexes shall be assumed to be equally divided. (Ord. 9962 § 4 (part), 1970: Ord.
5860 Ch. 19 Art. 3 § 3242, 1951.)
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
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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.)
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.)
7.60.330 bust 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 p
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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.62 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS[12]
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 I-egal tdquiremedts:
7.62.030 Peddling --Authorized when_
7.62_050 Exceptions to chapter app icabilijy,
7.62.070 Peddlers of edible -prod' 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--Prihd al'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 seekingdonations prohibited where.
7.62.130 Violation of this cha tp er ptohibited.
7_62.140 Violation ofprovvvisions--Penalties.
7-.62:6 1-Peda e -r deefine .
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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
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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.)
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.)
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 California. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 12 § 607, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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
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and exhibitions. (Ord. 2008-0013 § 3, 2008: Ord. 92-0132 § 42, 1992.)
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;
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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.)
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, pursuant to a license obtained pursuant to this chapter, shall not remain or permit
such vehicle to remain 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 wherethe 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.)
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.)
7.62.072 Peddlers of edible products from commercial vehicles--kestrictions 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)
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.
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 7.14.010 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),
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1960: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 6966 § 1, 1956: Ord. 6822 § 6, 1955: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art.
12 § 612, 1951.)
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
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
___..__ __ _7.62.,140 Violation ...of rovisions--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 $500.00 for a third or subsequent violation within one year. (Ord. 2008-
0013 § 10, 2008: Ord. 92-0132 § 49, 1992.)
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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.64 PICTURE ARCADES
Part 1 LICENSING
7.64.010 Picture arcade defined.
7.64.020 License_.req-uired._
7.-64.030_Application--Informati6n required.
7.64.040 Issuance- =Ae restrictions_._
7.64.050 Fee.
7.64.060 Transmittal of license fee ref6tral memo_
7.64.070 Application-=Public_hearin -required.
7.64.080 Grant or denial conditions.
7.64.090 Revocation suspension or modification
Part 2 OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
7.64 100 Manager --License re uired._
7.64.1-10 Posting_ of_regula_tions.
76_4,._120 Hours -of operation._
7_64 130 Premises -_Visibility_ from exterior.
7.64.140 Premises--Visibilityof interior.,
7.64.150 Premises --Lighting_.
7`64.160 Examination, by__licensee.
7 64.170 Premises_--Ins-pection req_uir_ements.
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7 64..180 Persons end 1$ des of ab Prohibited-Ecpions ---
7_64,.190_Premises Persons under 18..y_ears of,age prohibited --Exceptions..
7.64.200 Persons... using_ alcohol or_drugs prohibited_.
Part 1 LICENSING
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"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.)
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.)
7.64.030 Application --Information required.
The applicant shall give such information pertinent to the business as the tax collector may
require. (Ord. 92-0132 § 50, 1992: Ord. 9807 § 11, 1969: Ord. 8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860
Ch. 16 Art. 2 § 2712, 1951.)
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.)
7.64.056 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.)
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.)
7.64.070 Application --Public hearing required.
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(Ord. 9749 § 16, 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 2 § 2716, 1951.)
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
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(part), 1969: Ord. 9557 § 10 (part), 1968: Ord. 8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 3 §
2721, 1951.)
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.)
Part 2 OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
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 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 § 1 (part),
1972: Ord. 9807 § 13 (part), 1969: Ord. 8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 4 § 2732,
1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.64.150 Premises --Lighting.
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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.)
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.)
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 enforcement officer. (Ord. 8784 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 5860 Ch. 16 Art. 4 §
2736, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.66 PINBALL MACHINES
7.66.010 Pinball machine defined.
7.66_0.20 Use orohibited_where.
7.66_030 Destruction of machines_r6auired when.
7.66_04_0_ Deposit of-_money_from destroyed machines.
7.66.050 Order releasingmachines from custody__,
7.66.060 Violation --Penalty.
7.66.010
7.66.010 Pinball machine defined.
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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).
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 anyplace 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.
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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.)
7.69.040 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).
7.66.050 Order releasing machines from custody.
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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).
7.66.060 Violation --Penalty.
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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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.70 PRIVATE SCHOOLS
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
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.
btained;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
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.)
7.70.020 License --Required.
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Every person conducting, managing or operating a private school 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 § 8
(part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 13 § 622, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
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7.72.010 Public_eatng_place defined.
7.72.020 License required_
7.72.030 Sale of edibles from other places—License required_
7.72.040 Exceptions fo —chapter applicabili�
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.)
7.72.020 License required.
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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), 195T Ord. 6586 § 7
(part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 14 § 652, 1951.)
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. 10217 § 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.)
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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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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.74 REBOUND TUMBLING CENTERS AND OTHER AMUSEMENT
DEVICES
7.74.010 Definitions.
7.74.020 License requirements.
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7.74.030 Former license.
7.74.040 Renewal of licenses.
7.74.050 Referral of license documents.
7_74.060 Rebound tumbling-center--lnsurance_re uirements_
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 tumblind center_Accidents--Oberator 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.,74.16.0 Rebound tumbling center --Toilet facilities_
7.74.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter.-
A.
hapter:A. "Rebound tumbling center" means a place where rebound tumbling equipment is provided and
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.)
7.74.020 License requirements.
Every person exhibiting, showing or operating a rebound tumbling center, merry-go-round, ferris
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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 7.14.010 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.)
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 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.)
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.)
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.)
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 occurrence;
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.
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.)
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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.
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.
I. No smoking, eating or drinking while using the equipment. (Ord. 7817 § 2 (part), 1960: Ord.
5860 Ch. 5 Art. 3 § 1122, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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
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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.)
7.74.120 Rebound tumbling center --Telephone required.
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.76 SALE OF SECONDHAND GOODS [16]
Part 1 LICENSING GENERALLY
T76.010 License Application_ required. --Filing,
7_76.020 Action on application_
7.76.030 Additional information.
Part 2 AUCTIONEERS
7.76.040 License_ _R_equ._ired--Fee.
7.76.050 Exceptions to Part 2 applicability --Certain publicpropertj.
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_priv_ate_residence-- .e_rehandise restrictions_
7.76.130 Goods of one_person=Sale restrictions.
7.76.140 Goods of one person --Exceptions to restrictions._
7.76.150 Record keep ing_require men ts.
Part 3 FOUNDRY
7.76.160 Founddry defined_
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Part4 OIL -TOOL EXCHANGE
7.76.180 Definitions.
7.76190 License._ required.
7:.76:200 Transactions with. persons under 21 years of n@_prohibited.
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Part__5_ PAWNBROKERS
7.76.210 Definiti6ns�_
7.76.220 License required.
7.76.230 Hours of operatian..
Part 6 SECONDHAND DEALERS__AN_D SALVAGE COLLECTORS
7.76.240 Definitions.
7.76.250 Sa Ivaa e..co I lector-- Licen sereauired.
7.76.260 Salvage dealer --License required.
7.76.270 Secondhand dealer --License required.
7-.76.280 Charitable institutions --Licensing,
7.76190 Charitable institutions--ldentification cards for drivers.
7.76.300 Hours -of operation._
Arattion.
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Part 7 RECORDS AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
7.7.6_.310 Buy-form---Defin_.ed.
7.16, 320 Copy of chaffer furnished to licensee.
7.76.330 Buy7form—Daily-thrarismittal-to sheriff required --Contents.
7 76.340 Buv-form--ldentification of sell&o
7.76.350 Seller orphedger of merchandise--identificati6n required.
7_7 360 Dispose daise--Holdinq iDeriod.
7.76.370 Goods not to be altered.
7.76.380 Goods not to be destroyed_
7.76,390 Exemptions --Purchases from other licensees.
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776410_ Exemr)tions--Purchases from established business.
7.76.420 Release of goods following sheriff's inspection.
7.76.430 Hold order by_ sheriff--Condittions.
7.76.440 Export of aoods--Insoection required.
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7.76.450 Records to_be_retained---By_lic_en_see._
7.76_460 Records to be_retained--By_sheriff.
Part 1 LICENSING GENERALLY
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.)
7.76.020 Action on application.
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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.)
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.)
Part 2 AUCTIONEERS
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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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.)
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.)
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 § 1316.2, 1951.)
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 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,
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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.)
7.76.130 Goods of one person --Sale restrictions.
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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.)
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. 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.)
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.)
Part 3 FOUNDRY
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.)
7.76.170 License required.
Every person conducting a foundry 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 § 12 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 4 §
1325, 1951.)
Part 4 OIL -TOOL EXCHANGE
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
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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.)
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.)
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.)
Part 5 PAWNBROKERS
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.)
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 7.14.010 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. 6 § 1343, 1951.)
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
an article or. thin whatsoever -or. in- anmann=er whatsoever enaage,in�or coduct the business -- -
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Art. 6 § 1344, 1951.)
Part 6 SECONDHAND DEALERS AND SALVAGE COLLECTORS
7.76.'240 Definitions.
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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.)
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.)
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 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975:
Ord. 9630 § 8 (part), 1968: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 8073 § 21 (part), 1961: Ord. 7159 §
12 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 7 Art. 7 § 1354, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
7.76.290 Charitable institutions --Identification cards for drivers.
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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.)
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.)
Part 7 RECORDS AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
7.76.310 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.)
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.)
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.)
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
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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 propertysuch 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.)
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.
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5860 Ch. 7 Art. 9 § 1404, 1951.)
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.)
7.76.420 Release of goods following sheriff's 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.)
7.76.430 Hold order by sheriff --Conditions.
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.)
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.)
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.)
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
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.78 SOUND AND ADVERTISING VEHICLES
Part 1 DEFINITIONS_ AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
7.78.010 Definitions.
7.78.020 Exceptions-=Advertising_vehi_cles:
7,78.030 Exceptions_Vehicles_sounding musical_al�pw tus horns_or bells.
7.78:040 Exceptions -=Vehicles Operated by governmental qgencj�._
7.78.050 Continuation_of chap te ro_v_isiown s.
7:78.060 Rightsunder_earlier provisions._
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;_1.10 Application --Hours of operation.
7.78.120 Fees --Requirements ge_nera_Ily.
7.78.130 Fees --Noncommercial operations.
7.78.140 Granting_or_den ling license --Conditions.
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 operationprohibited_
7.78.200 Advertising vehicles_Operation on highways prohibited when.
7.78.210 Parking,_on highways prohibited,.
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7.78220 Sound_v_ehicie_Loud and raucous noise_. prohibited.
7_78.230 Sound vehicle --Obscenity and other langueorohibited.
Part 1 DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
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 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.)
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. 1 §
2506, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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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.)
7.78.060 Rights under earlier provisions.
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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.)
Part 2 LICENSING
7.78.070 License --Required.
Before using or operating any sound or advertising vehicle the owner, hirer or other person in
control thereof shall first obtain a license from the tax collector. (Ord. 7778 § 11 (part), 1960: Ord.
5860 Ch. 14 Art. 3 § 2531, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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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 providedmay 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.)
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.)
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 § 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 §
2542, 1951.)
Part 3 OPERATION RESTRICTIONS
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.78.180 Advertising vehicle --Parking restrictions.
A person shall not suspend, place or attach any advertising sign on any vehicle parked upon a
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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.)
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.
ay;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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.78.230 Sound vehicle --Obscenity and other language prohibited.
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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[16]
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.80 TAXICABS AND WATER TAXIS[16]
Part 1 TAXICAB OPERATORS
7:80.010 Definitions.
7.80.020 Taxicab service with less than three cabs--Restri ctions.
7,80.030 License --Required.
7.80.040 Vehicle perrr(iL--_Re
quired.
7.80.050 License -Hearing on awli6ation.
7.80.060 Appl ication -for. liceh se --Contents.
7.80.0*70 Application for license --Documents concerning associations_
7:80.080 Transmittal of abplicationfor review.
7.80.000 Reports lqyreviewihd officers and depilme I n
7.80100 Hearingbycommission--Notice.
780.110 Hearing Oj gommission--Conductger1pr
7;80:_120,Hearing bv cbmmissio
of exhibits:
7.80 130 Issuance --Finding pflzub-k convenience and necessity:
7_80.140 Findingutp _qOt _ic --Conditions.
_pQnven6Emce and necessity
.
7:80. 150 Licensb--Grounds for denial, susoension, revocation or cancellation.
7.80.160 Color scheme restrictions.
7.80._170 Operating, areas --Commission author .
7.80.171 License--Temp-mant-
T80.180 License, -Conditions sDecified.
7.80.181 Rules and reaulations--Power to adopt.
7.80.190 License--Modifications--Authorized when.
7.8 , 0.200 License --Modifications--Fee for application by license.
7.80.210 License -=Modifications --Fee for increased number of Vehicles.
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7.80 220 Insurance--Amounts_req_uimd._
7.80.230 Indemnification.
7_80.240 Bond in_lieu_of comr)rehensiv_e_auto liabilitv insurance --Requirements_
7.80.241 Self-insurance_plan in lieu of_comprehensive auto liability___ insurance--
Requirements.
nsurance-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 e A eat --Designated.
7.80.320 Taximeters.
7.80.330 Taxicab equment--Requirement waiver conditions.
7_80.340 Vehicle b rmit=_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._
7.80.420 Operator compliance_ resp_onsibilitv.
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, Applicationfor, licensee Contents _generall.v,_
7;80.480 Application for lice nse=-lnvestigatio_n_by_tax collector.
7.80.490_ License_ issuance-- Driver's license.,.reguired,,
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7.80.600 License issuance --Grantor denial.
7:80.610 Identification card requiremenfs.
7.80.520 License_posses's_ion and identification card posti.ng_.
7.80.530 Display -of license onrequest_
7.80.540 Change of driver's address'or affiliation_-
Notice_
7.80.550 Radio tunedto dispatchingfreduency_._
7.80.560 Soliciting customers:
7.80.570 Influencindestidation orof ibited.
7.80.580 Use of most direct route required_
7.80.590 Extra co- mj ensation-Aestrictions.
7_80.600 Trip records requirements_
7.80.610 Refusin _ to acce _t `asses e
g p_La__ g _ rs_prohibited=-Exceptions_:
7.80.K0 Additional_,passengers=_Conditions.
7;80.630 Waiver of certain -passenger restrictioris authorized when.
7.80.640 Safety requirements --Defective taximeters.
7.80.650 Unlawful acts-= Prohibited.
7.80_660 Unlawful _acts --Designated _-Penaltv.
7 80.661 License required--Imooundment of vehicle for violation.
Part 3 WATER TAXIS
7.80.670 Definitions.
7.80.680 License required:
7 80.690 Applicationfor license --Information required,_
7.80.700 Licenses_issOed onl_yby_commission order.
Part 1 TAXICAB OPERATORS
7.80.010 Definitions.
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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 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 Arta
1 §§ 1501 and 1502, 1951.)
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 7.78.010B. (Ord. 11730 § 1
(part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1502.1, 1951.)
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 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7269 § 8, 1957: Ord. 5860
Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1503, 1951.)
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.)
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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.)
7.80.060 Application for license --Contents.
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.
pplicant;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;
I. 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.
tandards;J. Operating procedures of the applicant, including but not limited to, recordkeeping, service
standards, safety standards, maintenance schedules, dispatching procedures, and disciplinary
rules,-
K.
ules;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.)
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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7.80.080 Transmittal of application for review.
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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 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 9714 §
15 (part), 1969: Ord. 7816 § 1, 1960: Ord. 6586 § 9, 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch.8 Art. 1 § 1506, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.80.130 Issuance --Finding of public convenience and necessity.
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.)
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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.) ,
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. 1 § 1509, 1951.)
7.86.160 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 taxicaboperator as to deceive or
confuse or tend to deceive or confuse the public. (Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 9714 § 15
(part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1510, 1951.)
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. 1 § 1511, 1951.)
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
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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.)
7.80.180 License --Conditions specified..
The business Iice nse.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.)
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.)
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.)
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 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.)
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 § 1513.2, 1951.)
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
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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.)
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. 1 § 1515, 1951.)
7.80.240 Bond in lieu of comprehensive auto liability insurance --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.)
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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
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 liabilityclaims 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.)
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.)
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
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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.)
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.)
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;
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.)
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.)
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.)
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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. 1 §1523, 1951.)
7.80.350 Service --Records to be kept.
A. Taxicab operators shall maintain the following records for each order for service.-
1.
ervice:1. Location of pickup,-
2.
ickup;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
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.80.380 Drivers --Licensing requirements.
A taxicab operator shall not permit any person to operate or use a taxicab authorized under his
taxicab 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.)
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.)
7.80.400 Information furnished to tax collector or sheriff on request.
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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.)
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 other memoranda of the association governing and binding the membership in
the operation of their taxicab services. (Ord. 88-0126 § 36, 1988: Ord. 11730 § 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.)
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.)
Part 2 TAXICAB DRIVERS
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.)
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.)
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.)
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
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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.)
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 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord.
6822 § 8 (part), 1955: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1533, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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 incorporated city, subject to the approval of the business license commission. (Ord. 11730
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§ 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1535.1, 1951.)
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 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 9714 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1536,
1951.)
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.)
7.86.540 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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.80.590 Extra compensation --Restrictions.
A taxicab driver shall not solicit, demand or arrange for any compensation in an amount greater
or 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.)
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.80.650 Unlawful acts --Prohibited.
A taxicab driver shall not commit any unlawful act while in charge of a taxicab. (Ord. 11730 § 1
(part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 2 § 1547, 1951.)
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 1 and 2 of this chapter;
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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.) ,
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.)
Part 3 WATER TAXIS
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.)
7.80.680 License required.
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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.)
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.)
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
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.82 THEATERS
Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
7.82.010 Transmittal of license fee referral memorandum.
7.82.020 Hearing on_L ehse applications_
Part 2 THEATERS
7.82.030 Theater defined.
7,82.040 Choice of license permitted when.
7_82.050 License --_plication_
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.
Part 3 MOTION PICTURE THEATERS
7.82.090 License --Requirements 4enerally.
7.82. 100 License --Grant or denial conditions.
7.82.110 License_Modification _suspension or revocation --Conditions.
Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
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.)
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.)
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Part 2 THEATERS
7.82.030 Theater defined.
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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 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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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:
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Part 3 MOTION PICTURE THEATERS
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 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.)
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.)
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
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.84 TRADE-IN DEALERS
7.84.010 Trade-in dealer defined.
7.84.020 License required_
7.84.030 Monthly -rep sheriff Contents.
7_84.040 Reoorts_to_be retained._
7.84.050 Recordskept=y sheriff_
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 7.90.720, 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.)
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.)
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.)
7.84.040 Reports to be retained.
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Every trade-in dealer shall preserve, for not less than two years, true copies of all reports
required by 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.)
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
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.85 VACATION CERTIFICATE BUSINESS
Part 1 DEFINITIONS
7.85.010 Definitions.
Part 2 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
7_85.020 License --Required.
7.85.030 License --Procedures applicable_
7.85.040 Application for license --Information required --
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_Al5pgarance required_
7.85.110 Supplementarviformation._
7.85.120 Other appearance re�c uired_
7.85.130 Issuance --Commission_ order required.
7.85.140 Additional conditions imposed when.
7.85.150 License --Revocation _suspension or modification --Conditions.
Part 3 OPERATION
7,85 160 Identification cards and emplovees compliance.
7.85 170. Reports to be submitted monthly
7.85 180 Escrow account for refundable fees,.
7.85..1.90 Full. disclosure requirements for advertising and operations.
7._85.200 Existing businesses -=Compliance deadline.
7_85.210 Enforcement_-Chapter_provision . not exclusive_
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7.85.220 Unlawful acts_designated_--Title. 7._Divisi.on._1_ro_v_isions_a.ppiicable,
7.85230 Severability_
Part 1 DEFINITIONS
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 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 acquires 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.)
Part 2 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
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.)
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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.)
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 cprporation, 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:
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 10
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.)
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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.
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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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.)
7.85.1 TO 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.)
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.)
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 certificates. (Ord. 12338 §
4 (part), 1981: Ord. 5860 Ch. 26 Art. 1 § 3806, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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
commission, as a part of his application, statement containing the name of each business entity
providing 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
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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.
ertificate: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.)
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.)
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.)
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.
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.)
7.85.230 Severability.
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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.
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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.86 VALET PARKING SERVICE
7.$6.010 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 Lockind_veliicles_
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.
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 § 73.1, 1951.)
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.)
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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._)
7.86.040 Undertaking or deposit --Conditions.
The undertaking or contract accompanying the deposit shall provide that the licensee and surety
will 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.)
7.86.060 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.)
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.)
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.)
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
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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
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Chapter 7.88 VEHICLE RENTALS
Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.88 VEHICLE RENTALS
7.88_010 License_ -Required.
7.88.020 License --sale of vehicles not authorized:
7:_88__030 Recordkeepjng_ requirements_
7.88.040 State driver's license_ required.to rent vehicle.
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.90 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESSES, TRADES AND SERVICES
Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
7.90.010 Rules and regulations --Commission authority.
7:90:020 AuthoritX to impose license_conditions_
Part 2 GENERAL BUSINESSES
7:90.030 Bookstore-Licen§e required_
7.90.040 Bookstore --Hearin 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 reauired_
7.90 100 Explosives— =Prere uisites to_license issuance_
7.90.110 Fertilizer.
7.90.120 Filling stations.
7.90.125 Filling stations_-Prere uisites to license, issuance:_
7.90.130Hav, grain .._an I livestock feed_
7:90.140 Horsemeat.
7.90.150 Launderette --Defined.
1.90.160 Launderette -License required_
7.90`170 Liverystabie,
7:90.180_ Locksmith_ business -Defined.
7.90.190 Locksmith, business--License..required.
7.90.200 Locksmith _business-Identifyina. number requirements,.
7.90.210 Plant_nursery_
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7.90.220 Poultry—License required_
7.90.230 Poultry Exceptions to license -re uirements.
7,90.240 Rende_riny-�
7.90.250 Rifle range --License requirements and restrictions.
7.90_260 Rifle range= -Public hearing by. commission.
7.90.270 Sawmill --Defined.
7.00.28 -0 Sawmill or lumberyard -License required.
7.90.290 Swimmingpool,
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.
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-op_.erated phonoamoha;_
7.90.370 Coin-ope.ratedgames of skill.
7.90.380 Exhibitions==License_ red uirements--Exce tp ions.
7.90 390 Exhibitions --Hearing on, license ap Ip ication.
7.90.400 Exhibitions= -Grantor denial of license --Conditions.
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__manaaer onr)remises---License requirements.
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7_90.480 Game arcade= -Visibility ofremises.
7.90_490 Game arcade= -Noise restrictions applicable.
7 90.500 Game arcade—Intoxicated or_disorderly _persons prohibited_
7.90_510 Motorcycle,_events-=License_reauired.
7.90.520 Motorcycle_events==Location a:pproval prereguisite_to license issuance.
7.90.540 Picnic park,=Defined_
7_90.550 Picnic park_- License reduired,.
7.90.560 Pony rides and ponVttracks_
7.90.570 Off -the -road vehicle track --License required.
7.90.580 Off -the -road vehicle track_ -Hearing on licenseapplication.
7.90.590 Rodeo --License required:
7.90.600 Rodeo --Hearing on license application_
7.90.610 Shooting galleryor other marksmanshipcontest.
7.90.620 Traveling shows _License;
7 90.630 Traveling shows=_Conditions forgrant or_denial_of..license.
7.90.640 Traveling _shows --Modification_ suspension orrevocation _of_license--Conditions.
Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
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.)
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.)
Part 2 GENERAL BUSINESSES
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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. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10159 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord.
9897 § 6 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 321, 1951.)
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.)
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: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 322, 1951.)
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.)
7.90.070 Bottle washing.
Every person conducting, managing or carrying 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.)
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.)
7.90.090 Explosives --License required.
Every person carrying on the business of manufacturing, or the business of storing or keeping for
sale or otherwise, gunpowder, dynamite or any other explosive substance, shall first procure a
license and shall 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. 7159 § 6
(part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 330, 1951.)
7.90.100 Explosives --Prerequisites to license issuance.
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The license described in Section 7.90.090 shall not be issued to any person until such person
shall have complied with all ordinances of the county of Los Angeles now or hereafter in force
regulating the manufacture or storage of explosives, as the case may be. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2
§ 331, 1951.)
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.)
7.90.120 Filling stations.
Every person engaged in the business of selling or distributing, either wholesale or retail,
propane gas, cryogenics, butane gas, or other flammable vaporous gas, distillate, kerosene,
gasoline or refined petroleum products from a filling station, tank truck or trailer, or stationary tank
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. 85-0188 § 1, 1985: Ord. 11209 § 1
(part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 333,
1951.)
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.)
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.)
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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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.)
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.)
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.)
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
mean's 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.)
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 7.14.010 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 § 341, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
7.90.220 Poultry --License required.
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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.)
7.90.230 Poultry --Exceptions to license requirements.
A license to deal in live poultry isnot 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.)
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 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 §
358, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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 7.14.010 of this title, under the
appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 7159 § 6
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(part), 1957: Ord. 6586 § 3 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 2 § 364, 1951.)
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.)
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, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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. 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.)
Part 3 ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES AND DEVICES
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.)
7.90.350 Bowling alley—Hearing on license application.
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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 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.)
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.)
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.)
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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 7.14.010 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
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required by this section. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10927 § 1 (part), 1974: Ord. 5860 Ch.
2 Art. 2 § 328.8, 1951.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.90.510 Motorcycle events --License required.
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.)
7.90.520 Motorcycle events--Locatiori 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.)
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.)
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.)
7.90.560 Pony rides and pony tracks.
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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.)
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.)
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
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.)
7.90.590 Rodeo --License required.
Every person conducting, managing or carrying 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.)
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.)
7.90.610 Shooting gallery or other marksmanship contest.
Every person conducting, managing or carrying on a shooting gallery,
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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.
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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.)
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:
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
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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
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.)
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 pian designating the building and/or unit proposed for the adult business and a
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
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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.)
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
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 filing 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
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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.)
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
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
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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.)
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:
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
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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.)
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 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.)
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.)
7.92.090 License duration.
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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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
7.92.130 License revocation procedure.
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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.)
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 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.)
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.)
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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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
Chapter 7.94 BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS
Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
7,94.010 Definitions.
7.94.020 Lice nses_=Requi_red.
7.94.030 Exemptions.
7.94.040 Severabilit
Part 2 LICENSING PROCEDURES
Article 1 BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS
7.94.050 License --Hearing ori ate. plicationrequired.
7.94_060 Prerequisites to issuance of license.
794.070 License nontransferable_
7.94_080 License=. -Requirements for posting.
Article 2 BODY ART TECHNICIANS
7.94.090 Body art technician license--Informationre wired on ap lication_
7.94. 100 Additional_ prerequisites to licensing.
7.94.110 License nontransferable.
7.94.120 License --Ree uirements for_posting.
Article 3 LIABILITY. INSURANCE REQUIRED
7.94.1 3_0 Liability, insurance--Reec uirements for bodvart_establishment license.
7.94.140 Liability_insurance--Requirements for body art technician license.
Article 4 LICENSE REVOCATION
7.94.150 License --Permitted revocation.
7._94,_160 License--Mandatory_revocation.
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7.94.170 Restrictions on licensing after revocation,.
Part 3 OPERATION.._ REQUIREMENTS
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7.94_180 Operation re-qu rements generally.
7.94.190 Unregistered.__body art technicians prohibited.
7.94.200 Bodv art activityonlv_at licensed bodart establishments_
7.94.210 Hours of operation.
7.94.220_ Signs required,
7.94.230 Waiting or reception area.
794.240 Persons using drugs or alcohol_prohibit_ed_
7.94.250 Restricted activities.
7.94.260 Log required_
7.94 270 Managerrequired on_memises_.
7.94.280 Interfering_ with enforcement activities prohibited._
Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
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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.)
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
7.94.030 Exemptions.
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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.)
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.)
Part 2 LICENSING PROCEDURES
Article 1 BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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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;
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
Article 3 LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED
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.
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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.)
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 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.)
Article 4 LICENSE REVOCATION
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.)
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.)
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.)
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Part 3 OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
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.)
7.94.190 Unregistered body art technicians prohibited:
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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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.)
7.94.260 Log required.
Each body art establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter shall maintain a written log
containing 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.)
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.)
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, article and section numbers of Ordinance 5860 are shown with section numbers of the
Los Angeles County Code in which they appear.
Ord.5860
LACC
Chapter 1
Article 1
1
7.04.290
2
7.02.380
3
7.02.390
4
7.02, 340
5
7.02.350
6
7.02.360
7
7.04.020
7.1
7.04.330
7.2
7.04.340
7.3
7.04.350
7.4
7.04.360
7.5
7.04.370
7.6
7.04.030
8
7.04.010
8.5
7.04.040
9
7.04.050
10
7.04.060
11
7.04.090
12
7.04.300
13
7.04.320
14
7.04.100
15
7.04.110
16
7.04.270
17
7.04.140
18
7.02.370
19
7.02.010
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Article 2
21
7.02.020
21.2
7.02.050
21.4
7.02.060
22
7.02.040
22.5
7.02.030
23
7.02.070
23.5
7.02.080
24
7.02.090
24.2
7.02.100
24.3
7.02.110
24.5
7.02.120
25
7.02.130
25.5
7.02.140
25.7
7.02.150
26
7.02.160
26.1
7.02.170
26.2
7.02.190
26.4
7.02.200
26.4
7.02.210
26.6
7.02.220
26.7
7.02.180
26.8
7.02.230
26.9
7.02.240
27
7.02.250
28
7.02.260
28.1
7.02.270
28.2
7.02.280
28.5
7.02.290
29
7.02.310
30
7.02.300
31
7.02.320
32
7.02.330
39
7.06.040
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40 7.04:150
Article 3
43
7.06.010
43.5
7.06.020
43.6
7.06.030
44
7.06.050
44.5
7.06.060
44.6
7.06.070
44.7
7.06.080
45
7.06.100
45.2
7.06.110
45.3
7.06.120
45.7
7.06.130
46
7.06.140
47
7.06.150
48
7.06.160
Article 4
51 7.06.170
52 7.06.180
Article 5
61
7.06.200
62
7.06.230
62.2
7.06.240
62.3
7.06.250
62.6
7.06.210
63
7.06.260
64
7.06.220
Article 6
71
7.06.270
72
7.06.300
73
7.06.290
74
7.06.310
75
7.06.190
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76 7.06.280
Article 7
81
7.08.060
82
7.08.010
82.7
7.08.070
83
7.08.080
84
7.06.090
84.5
7.08.090
85
7.08.020
86
7.08.030
86.2
7.08.040
87
7.08.050
91
7.08.110
91.5
7.08.100
91.6
7.08.120
91.7
7.08.130
91.9
7.08.140
92
7.08.150
92.1
7.08.160
92.2
7.08.170
93
7.08.190
94
7.08.180
95
7.08.200
95.6
7.08.210
95.7
7.08.220
95.8
7.08.230
96
7.08.240
97
7.08.270
98
7.08.250
98.5
7.08.260
98.6
7.08.280
Article 9
9.9 7.10.010
101 7.10.100
101.1 7.10.110
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101.2
7.10.120
101.3
7.10.130
101.4
7.10.140
102
7.10.020
103
7.10.030
103.1
7.10.040
103.2
7.10.050
103.3
7.10.060
103.4
7.10.070
103.5
7.10.090
103.6
7.10.080
104
7.10.150
105
7.10.170
105.2
7.10.160
105.4
7.10.180
106
7.10.190
Article 9.5
107
7.12.010
108
7.12.030
108.2
7.12.040
109
7.12.020
109.1
7.12.050
109.2
7.12.060
109.3
7.12.070
109.5
7.12.080
109.6
7.12.090
109.7
7.12.100
109.9
7.12.110
110
7.12.120
111
7.04.070
112
7.04.080
113
7.04.210
114
7.04.200
115
7.04.220
Article 11
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121
7.04.170
122
7.04.180
123
7.04.190
124
7.04.160
126
7.04.310
127
7.04.230
129
7.04.240
130
7.02.260
132
7.04.250
133
7.14.030
134
7.14.020
135
7.10.200
135.1
7.10.210
135.3
7.10.220
135.4
7.10.230
135.5
7.10.240
135.6
7.10.260
135.7
7.10.270
135.8
7.10.280
135.9
7.10.290
135.9.1
7.10.300
135.10
7.10.310
135.11
7.10.250
135.12
7.10.330
135.13
7.10.320
135.14
7.10.340
135.15
7.10.370
135.15.5
7.10.360
135.16
7.10:380
135.17
7.10.350
136
.7.10.390
137
7.04.280
Chapter 2
Article -1
301 7.04.130
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Article 2
32.1
7.90.030
321.5
7.90.040
322
7.90.050
323
7.90.060
324
7.90.070
325
7.90.080
326
7.90.340
326.5
7.90.350
327
7.90.360
328
7.90.370
328.1
7.90.430
328.2
7.90.440
328.3
7.90.450
328.4
7.90.460
328.5
7.90.480
328.6
7.90.010
328.7
7.90.490
328.8
7.90.470
328.9
7.90.500
329.2
7.90.390
329.4
7.90.400
329.8
7.90.420
330
7.90.090
331
7.90.100
332
7.90.110
333
7.90.120
335
7.90.130
336
7.90.140
338
7.90.150
339
7.90.160
340
7.90.170
340.8
7.90.180
341
7.90.190
341.2
7.90.200
343
7.90.510
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344
7.90.520
345
7.90.520
346
7.90.530
347
7.90.210
349
7.90.540
350
7.90.550
351
7.90.560
352
7.90.220
353
7.90.230
354
7.90.570
355
7.90.580
358
7.90.240
360
7.90.250
360.5
7.90.260
361
7.90.590
361.5
7.90.600
362
7.90.020
363
7.90.270
364
7.90.280
366
7.90.610
372
7.90.290
375
7.90.620
375.2
7.90.630
375.4
7.90.640
376
7.90.300
377
7.90.310
378
7.90.320
379
7.90.330
Article 3
401.
7.58.010
402
7.58.010
403
7.58.010
404
7.58.040
404.2
7.58.030
404.4
7.58.020
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404.6
7.58.010
405
7.58.110
406
7.58.070
407
7.58.090
408
7.58.100
409
7.58.120
410
7.58.060
411
7.58.080
412
7.58.050
Article 4
441
7.18.010
441.5
7.18.010
442
7.18.020
445
7.18.030
446
7.18.040
447
7.18.050
450
7.18.060
451
7.18.090
452.
7.18.120
453
7.18.100
454
7.18.110
455
7.18.070
457
7.18.080
Article 5
501
7.26.010
502
7.26.010
503
7.26.030
504
7.26.040
505
7.26.020
Article 7
531
7.38.010
532
7.38.020
533
7.38.030
535
7.38.040
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536
7.38.070
537
7.38.050
538
7.38.060
539
7.38.080
540
7.38.090
541
7.38.100
542
7.38.110
543
7.38.130
544
7.38.120
545
7.38.140
546
7.38.150
547
7.38.160
548
7.38.170
549
7.38.030
Article 8
561
7.48.010
562
7.48.020
563
7.48.030
564
7.48.040
565
7.48.050
Article 9
570
7.50.010
571
7.50.020
572
7.50.030
573
7.50.040
Article 10
581
7.52.010
582
7.52.060
583
7.52.020
584
7.52.040
585
7.52.050
586
7.52.030
587
7.52.070
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Article 11
591
7.54.010
591.1
7.54.050
591.2
7.54.060
591.3
7.54.070
591.4
7.54.080
591.5
7.54.090
591.6.
7.54.100
591.7
7.54.110
591.8
7.54.030
591.9
7.54.130
592
7.54.150
592.1
7.54.140
592.2
7.54.040
592.3
7.54.120
593
7.54.020
Article 11.5
594
7.54.160
595
7.54.170
596
7.54.190
597
7.54.200
598
7.54.160
599
7.54.180
Article 12
601
Repealed by 92-
0132
602
Repealed by 92-
0132
603
Repealed by 92-
0132
604
7.62.070
607
7.62.010
608
7.62.110
609
7.62.120
610
Repealed by 92-
0132
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611
Repealed by 92-
622
0132
612
7.62.090
613
7.62.080
614
7.62.100
Article 13
621
7.70.010
622
7.70.020
622.5
7.70.040
623
7.70.030
624
7.70.010
625
7.70.050
626
7.70.060
Article 14
651
7.72.010
652
7.72.020
654
7.72.030
656
7.72.040
Article 15
705
7.28.010
705.5
7.28.020
706
7.28.030
708
7.28.010
710
7.28.040
Article 16
721
7.88.010
722
7.88.030
723
7.88.040
7.24
7.88.020
Article 17
731 7.86.010
732 7.86.020
733 7.86.030
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735
7.86.040
736
7.86.050
737
7.86.060
738
7.86.080
739
7.86.090
740
7.86.140
741
7.86.070
742
7.86.130
743
7.86.100
744
7.86.110
745
7.86.120
Article 18
751 7.32.010
752 7.32.020
Article 19
760
7.46.010
761
7.46.020
762
7.46.030
763
7.46.040
764
7.46.050
Article 20
771
7.47.010
772
7.47.010
773
7.47.020
774
7.47.040
774.1
7.47.050
774.2
7.47.070
774.3
7.47.060
775
7.47.030
776
7.47.080
776.1
7.47.120
777
7.47.100
778
7.47.090
779
7.47.110
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Chapter 3
Article 1
801 7.22.020
802 7.22.010
802.1 7.22.010
Article 2
841 7.22.030
842 7.22.040
843 7.22.050
Article 3
881
7.22.070
1002
882
7.22.060
7.16.030
883
7.22.120
1003.5
884
7.22.110
7.16.060
885
7.22.100
1004.1
886
7.22.080
7.16.080
887
7.22.090
1006.1
Chapter 4
Article 1
1001
7.16.010
1002
7.16.010
1003
7.16.030
1003.1
7.16.040
1003.5
7.16.050
1003.7
7.16.060
1004
7.16.050
1004.1
7.16.070
1005
7.16.080
1006
7.16.140
1006.1
7.16.150
1007
7.16.160
1007.1
7.16.170
1008
7.16.280
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1008.1
7.16.300
1009
7.16.290
1010
7.16.310
1010.1
Repealed by 96-
1115
0067
1011
7.16.180
1011.1
7.16.190
1012
7.16.200
1014
7.16.210
1015
7.16.220
1016
7.16.230
1016.1
7.16.250
1016.5
7.16.260
1016.7
7.16.270
1017
7.16.340
1018
7.16.240
1019
7.16.110
1020
7.16.090
1021
7.16.100
1021.1
7.16.130
1021.2
7.16.120
1022
7.16.020
1023
Repealed by 96-
0067
1025
7.16.330
Chapter 5
Article 1
1101 7.74.010
1102 7.74.010
Article 2
1111
7.74.020
1112
7.74.030
1113
7.74.040
1114
7.74.050
1115
7.74.060
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Article 3
1121
7.74.070
1122
7.74.080
1123
7.74.090
1124
7.74.100
1125
7.74.110
Article 4
1131
7.74.120
1132
7.74.130
1133
7.74.140
1134
7.74.150
1135
7.74.160
Chapter 6
Article 1
1251
7.42.010
1252
7.42.020
1276
1253
7.42.030
0132
1254
7.42.060,
1255
7.42.040
Repealed by 92-
1256
7.42.050
1279
1257
7.42.080
0132
1258
7.42.070
Article 2
1275
Repealed by 92-
0132
1276
Repealed by 92-
0132
1277
Repealed by 92-
0132
1278
Repealed by 92-
0132
1279
Repealed by 92-
0132
1280
Repealed by 92-
0132
1281
Repealed by 92-
0132
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1282
Repealed by 92-
7.76.020
0132
1283
Repealed by 92-
7.76.040
0132
1284
Repealed by 92-
7.76.060
0132
1285
Repealed by 92-
7.76.080
0132
1286
Repealed by 92-
7.76.100
0132
1287
Repealed by 92-
7.76.120
0132
1288
Repealed by 92-
7.76.140
0132
1289
Repealed by 92-
0132
Chapter 7
Article 1
1301
7.76.010
1302
7.76.020
1303
7.76.030
1311
7.76.040
1312
7.76.050
131.3
7.76.060
1314
7.76.070
1315
7.76.080
1316
7.76.090
1316.2
7.76.100
1316.4
7.76.110
1317
7.76.120
1318
7.76.130
1319
7.76.140
1320
7.76.150
Article 4
1324 7.76.160,
1325 7.76.170
Article 5
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1331
7.76.180
1332
7.76.180
1333
7.76.190
1334
7.76.200
Article 6
1341
7.76.210
1342
7.76.210
1343
7.76.220
1344
7.76.230
Article 7
1351
7.76.240
1352
7.76.270
1353
7.76.240
1354
7.76.260
1355
7.76.240
1356
7.76.250
1357
7.76.280
1358
7.76.290
1359
7.76.300
Article 9
1391
7.76.310
1392
7.76.330
1393
7.76.340
1394
7.76.350
1395
7.76.450
1396
7.76.460
1397
7.76.360
1398
7.76.380
1399
7.76.370
1400
7.76.420
1401
7.76.430
1402
7.76.440
1403
7.76.390
1404
7.76.400
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1405 7.76.410
1406 7.76.320
Chapter 8
Article 1
1501
7.80.010
1502
7.80.010
1502.1
7.80.020
1503
7.80.030
1503.1
7.80.040
1504
7.80.050
1505
7.80.060
1505.1
7.80.070
1506
7.80.080
1506.1
7.80.090
1506.2
7.80.100
1507
7.80. 110
1507.1
7.80.120
1508
7.80.130
1508.1
7.80.140
1509
7.80.150
1510
7.80.160
1511
7.80.170
1512
7.80.180
1513
7.80.190
1513.1
7.80.200
1513.2
7.80.210
1514
Repealed by 89-
0086
1515
7.80.230
1516
7.80.250
1517
7.80.240
1518
7.80.260
1518.1
7.80.270
1519
7.80.280
1520
7.80.290
1521
7.80.300
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1522
7.80.310
1522.1
7.80.320
1522.2
7.80.330
1523
7.80.340
1524
7.80.350
1525
7.80.360
1525.1
7.80.370
1526
7.80.380
1527
7.80.390
1528
7.80.400
1529
7.80.410
1530
7.80.420
Article 2
1531
7.80.430
1532
7.80.450
1532.1
7.80.460
1533
7.80.470
1534
7.80.480
1534.5
7.80.490
1535
7.80.500
1535.1
7.80.510
1536
7.80.520
1537
7.80.530
1538
7.80.560
1539
7.80.550
1540
7.80.600
1541
7.80.580
1542
7.80.570
1543
7.80.590
1544
7.80.620
1545
7.80.610
1546
7.80.640
1547
7.80.650
1548
7.80.660
1549
7.80.540
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1550 7.80.440
1551 7.80.630
Article 3
1571
7.80.670
1572
7.80.670
1573
7.80.670
1574
7.80.680
1575
7.80.700
1576
7.80.690
Chapter 10
Article 1
2002
7.30.040.
2022
2003
7.30.030
7.30.130
2004
7.30.105
2024
2005
7.30.060
7.30.160
2006
7.30.010
2027
2007
7.30.020
7.30.200
2008
7.30.050
0
2009
7.30.090
2010
7.30.100
2011
7.30.070
2012
7.30.080
Article 2
2021
7.30.110
2022
7.30.120
2023
7.30.130
2023.5
7.30.140
2024
7.30.150
2025
7.30.160
2026
7.30.170
2027
7.30.180
2028
7.30.200
2029
7.30.220
2030
7.30.230
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2031
7.30.240
2032
7.30.190
2033
7.30.210
Article 3
2040
7.30.250
2041
7.30.270
2042
7.30.280
2043
7.30.290
2045
7.30.260
Article 4
2051 7.30.300
2052 7.30.320
2053 7.30.310
Article 5
2060
7.30.340
2061
7.30.350
2061.5
7.30.420
2062
7.30.360
2062.5
7.30.450
2063
7.30.460
2064
7.30.470
2064.5
7.30.480
2065
7.30.530
2066
7.30.370
2067
7.30.510
2068
7.30.520
2069
7.30.500
2070
7.30.380
2071
7.30.390
2072
7.30.400
2073
7.30.410
2074
7.30.430
2075
7.30.440
2076
7.30.490
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Article 6
2151
7.30.540
2182
2152
7.30.600
7.30.650
2153
7.30.620
2196
2154
7.30.550
7.30.760
2155
7.30.580
2199
2156
7.30.560
7.30.750
2157
7.30.610
2158
7.30.590
2158.5
7.30.570
Article 7
2171 7.30.670
2172 7.30.680
Article 8
2181
7.30.630
2182
7.30.640
2183
7.30.650
2184
7.30.660
Article 9
2191
7.30.690
2192
7.30.700
2194
7.30.710
2195
7.30.720
2196
7.30.730
2197
7.30.760
2198
7.30.770
2199
7.30.740
2200
7.30.750
Chapter 12
Article 1
2301 7.84.010
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Article 2
2311 7.84.020
Article 3
2321 7.84.030
2322 7.84.040
2323 7.84.050
Chapter 13
Article 1
2401 7.40.010
2402 7.40.010
Article 2
2421
7.40.030
2422
7.40.060
2423
7.40.040
2424
7.40.050
2425
7.40.080
2426
7.40.070
2428
7.40.090
2429
7.40.100
2430
7.40.110
2431
7.40.140
2432
7.40.150
2433
7.40.170
Article 3
2451
7.40.120
2452
7.40.160
2453
7.40.180
2454
7.40.130
2455
7.40.020
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Article 1
2501
7.78.010
2522
2502
7.78.010
7.78.210
2503
7.78.030
2525
2504
7.78.010
7.78.220
2505
7.78.040
2539
2506
7.78.020
7.78.140
2507
7.78.050
2544
2508
7.78.060
Article 2
2521
7.78.190
2522
7.78.200
2523
7.78.210
2524
7.78.230
2525
7.78.180
2526
7.78.220
Article3
2531
7.78.070
2532
7.78.160
2534
7.78.080
2535
7.78.100
2536
7.78.110
2537
7.78.090
2538
7.78.120
2539
7.78.130
2542
7.78.140
2543
7.78.150
2544
7.78.170
Chapter 15
Article 1
2601 7.56.010
2602 7.56.010
2603 7.56.010
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2611
7.56.020
2612
7.56.030
2613
7.56.040
2614
7.56.050
2615
7.56.060
Article 3
2621 7.56.070
Article 4
2631 7.56.080
2632 7.56.090
Article 5
2641
7.56.110
2642
7.56.120
2643
7.56.100
2644
7.56.140
2645
7.56.150
2646
7.56.160
2648
7.56.180
2649
7.56.170
2650
7.56.130
Chapter 16
Article 1
2701 7.64.010
Article2
2711
7.64.020
2712
7.64.030
2713
7.64.040
2714
7.64.050
2715
7.64.060
2716
7.64.070
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Article 3
2721 7.64.080
2722 7.64.090
Article 4
2731
7.64.120
2811
2732
7.64.100
7.36.120
2733
7.64.140
2815
2734
7.64.130
7.36.080
2735
7.64.150
2818
2736
7.64.170
7.36.090
2737
7.64.160
2821
2741
7.64.200
2743
7.64.190
2744
7.64.180
2745
7.64.110
Chapter 17
Article 1
2802 7.36.010
2804 7.36.020
Article 2
2810
7.36.040
2811
7.36.110
2813
7.36.120
2814
7.36.130
2815
7.36.050
2816
7.36.080
2817
7.36.060
2818
7.36.070
2819
7.36.090
2820
7.36.140
2821
7.36.100
Article 4
2840 7.36.150
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2841 7.36.160
2842 7.36.030
Article 5
2850 7.36.180
2851 7.36.170
Article 6
2860
7.36.190
2861.
7.36.200
2872
7.36.210
2874
7.36.350
2875
7.36.230
2876
7.36.240
2877.
7.36.370
2878
7.36.390
2879
7.36.360
2880
7.36.380
2881
7.36.250
2882
7.36.260
2883
7.36.280
2884
7.36.300
2885
7.36.340
2886
7.36.330
2888
7.36.320
2889
7.36.400
2890
7.36.410
Article 7
3003
7.36.220
3006
7.36.290
3007
7.36.270
3011
7.36.310
3101-3107
7.24.010
3108
7.24.010
3109
7.24.010
3110
7.24.020
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Article 2
3111
7.24.030
3112
7.24.040
3113
7.24.050
3114
7.24.070
3115
7.24.060
3116
7.24.080
3117
7.24.090
3118
7.24.130
3119
7.24.140
3120
7.24.150
3121
7.24.100
3122
7.24.110
3123
7.24.120
Article 3
3131
7.24.310
3132
7.24.160
3133
7.24.170
3134
7.24.200
3135
7.24.190
3136
7.24.230
3137
7.24.210
3138
7.24.220
3139
7.24.250
3140
7.24.260
3141
7.24.240
3142
7.24.290
3143
7.24.300
3144
7.24.180
3145
7.24.270
3146
7.24.280
3147
7.24.320
Article 4
3151 7.24.330
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7.24.350
3153
7.24.360
3154
7.24.340
Article 5
3161
7.24.370
3162
7.24.380
3163
7.24.390
3164
7.24.400
Article 6
3171
7.24.410
3212
3172
7.24.420
7.60.040
3173
7.24.430
3174
7.24.440
3175
7.24.450
3176
7.24.460
3177
7.24.470
3178
7.24.480
3179
7.24.490
3180
7.24.500
3181
7.24.510
3182
7.24.520
3183
7.24.530
3184
7.24.540
Chapter 19
Article 1
3201 7.60.020
3202 7.60.010
3203 7.60.010
Article 2
3211
7.60.030
3212
7.60.050
3213
7.60.040
3214
7.60.060
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3215
7.60.070
3216
7.60.080
3217
7.60.090
3218
7.60.100
3219
7.60.110
3220
7.60.170
3221
7.60.180
3222
7.60.120
3223
7.60.130
3224
7.60.140
3225
7.60.150
3226
7.60.151
3227
7.60.152
3228
7.60.160
Article 3
3241
7.60.290
3242
7.60.300
3243
7.60.250
3244
7.60.280
3245
7.60.270
3246
7.60.310
3247
7.60.350
3248
7.60.260
3249
7.60.190
3250
7.60.200
3251
7.60.210
3252
7.60.220
3253
7.60.340
3254
7.60.330
3255
7.60.230
3256
7.60.240
3257
7.60.320
Chapter 20
Article 1
3301 7.44.030
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3303 7.44.010
Article 2
3311 7.44.020
3312 7.44.040
Chapter 21
Article 1
3331 7.82.010
3332 7.82.020
Article 2
3341 7.82.090
3342 7.82.100
3343 7.82.110
Article 3
3351
7.82.030
3352
7.82.050
3353
7.82.060
3354
7.82.070
3355
7.82.080
3356
7.82.040
Chapter 23
7.20.050'
Article 1
7.20.060.
3501
7.20.020
3502
7.20.030
3503
7.20.040
3504
7.20.010
Article 2
3511
7.20.050'
3512
7.20.060.
3513
7.20.080
3514
7.20.090
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3706.2
7.25.070
3706.3
7.25.080
3707
7.25.090
3707.1
7.25.100
3708
7.25.110
3709
7.25.120
3710
7.25.130
3710.1
7.25.140
371' 1
7.25.170
3712
7.25.180
3713
7.25.150
3714
7.24.200
3715
7.25.190
Article 3
3716
7.25.210
3717
7.25.240
3718
7.25.270
3719
.7.25.220
3720
7.25.230
3721
7.25.250
3722
7.25.260
Chapter 26
Article 1
3801
7.85.010
3802
7.85.020
3803
7.85.050
3804
7.85.220
3805
7.85.230
3806
7.85.130
Article 2
3807
7.85.030
3808
7.85.040
3809
7.85.060
3810
7.85.110
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3811 7.85.170
3812 7.85.200
Article 3
3813
7.85.070
3814
7.85.210
3815
7.85.080
3816
7.85.090
3817
7.85.100
3818
7.85.120
3819
7.85.140
3820
7.85.150
Article 4
3821 7.85.180
3822 7.85.180
3823 7.85.160
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Chapter 31
11001 7.14.010
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Title 7 BUSINESS LICENSES
FOOTNOTES FOR TITLE 7
1. For statutory provisions on county licensing of businesses, see Bus. and Prof. Code § 16100
et seq.
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.
6. For statutory provisions on cold storage, see Health and Saf. Code § 28110 et seq.
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.
1554
--
in 5860; amended by 7269 § 9, 1957, 8608 § 1 (part), 1964,
10217 § 11 (part), 1971 and 11209 § 1 (part), 1975.
1555
--
added by 7778 § 7, 1960; amended by 9807 § 8 (part), 1969.
1555.5
--
added by 778 § 7, 1960; amended by 8097 § 6 (part), 1961
and 9807 § 8 (part), 1969.
1556
--
and 5860; amended by 7778 § 8, 1960 and 8097 § 6 (part),
1961.
1557, 1558,
original Ord. 5860.
1559, 1560
1--
lin
17. For statutory provisions on dealers in secondhand goods, see Bus. and Prof. Code § 21625
et seq.
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