A. Formal Application Required. Every person required to have a license must submit a business license application to the Business Licensing Service. The application must include all information required for each license requested and full fees due as set forth in IMC 5.02.080. These fees cover license application processing and are nonrefundable in the event the application is denied.

The Business Licensing Service will ensure the application is complete before transmitting the information and appropriate fees to the City for review prior to issuance of a license.

B. The application must include the address of the business; the name and address of the owner; an emergency notification name, and phone number; the nature of business conducted; the number of employees; and other information as may be requested by the City Administrator or required by the Business Licensing Service to complete processing of the application.

C. By applying for a City business license or renewal of a City business license, an applicant represents that they either meet the qualifications of applicants set forth in IMC 5.02.110(C) or have submitted additional information explaining any extenuating circumstances related to applicant’s failure to meet any such qualifications for the City Administrator to consider when determining whether to grant the applicant’s license pursuant to IMC 5.02.110(E).

D. Commencement of Business Activities. No person shall be entitled or authorized to engage in business within the City until such time as the City has approved the issuance of a business license pursuant to this chapter. The issuance of a receipt for the fees deposited with the application and/or the acceptance of a business license application by the City shall not be deemed to grant any right or privilege under this chapter, except as otherwise provided by law. (Ord. 2972 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022).