(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, whenever application for a license is not made prior to the time that a person starts or commences to engage in a business, the license application and all application and license fees associated therewith shall be deemed due 30 days from the date such person actually started or commenced such business. In addition to the application and license fees, there shall be imposed and collected a $50.00 late charge if application for a license is not made within 30 days from the commencement of the business; provided, however, that the licensing administrator may waive said charge upon a showing of good cause by the applicant.

(b) No license shall be issued until all required fees and accrued late charges have been paid in full.

(c) Except as otherwise provided herein, nothing in this section shall make it lawful for any person to engage in a business for which a license is required without first having obtained such license. (Ord. No. 98-86, § 2, 11-30-1998)