§ 8.23.130. Application procedure.

(a)

Application for a tobacco retailer's license shall be submitted and signed by the primary proprietor, or an authorized agent thereof.

(b)

It is the responsibility of each proprietor to be informed regarding all laws applicable to tobacco retailing, including those laws affecting the issuance of a tobacco retailer's license. No proprietor may rely on the issuance of a license as a determination by the county that the proprietor has complied with all laws applicable to tobacco retailing. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to vest in any person obtaining and maintaining a tobacco retailer's license any status or right to act as a tobacco retailer in contravention of any provision of law.

(c)

All applications shall be taken by the tax collector and shall contain the following information:

(1)

The name, mailing address and telephone number 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 of each general partner shall be stated. If one or more of the partners is a corporation, the provisions of this section as to a corporate applicant apply;

(2)

The residence of the applicant or, if a corporation, the principal place of business;

(3)

The business name, address, and telephone number of the single fixed location for which a license is sought;

(4)

If the applicant is a corporation, the name and mailing address of an officer who is duly authorized to accept the service of legal process;

(5)

Proof that the location for which a tobacco retailer's license is sought has been issued a valid state tobacco retailer's license by the California Board of Equalization;

(6)

The term for which such license is applied;

(7)

The amount of the license fee;

(8)

Such other information as the tax collector deems necessary for the administration or enforcement of this chapter.

(d)

All information required to be submitted in order to apply for a tobacco retailer's license shall be updated with the tax collector whenever the information changes. A tobacco retailer shall provide the tax collector with any updates within thirty business days of a change.

(Ord. No. 3159 § 2, 8-19-08)