§ 4-23. License required.

(a)

A person commits an offense if he operates a sexually oriented business without a valid license, issued by the city for the particular type of business.

(b)

The applicant must be qualified according to the provisions of this article.

(c)

If a person who wishes to operate a sexually oriented business is an individual, he must fully execute the application for a license. If a person who wishes to operate a sexually oriented business is other than an individual, each individual who has a ten percent or greater interest in the business must sign the application for a license. Each applicant must be qualified under section 4-24 and each applicant shall be considered a licensee if a license is granted.

(Code 1994, § 4.505)

State law reference

Authority to require a permit, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code § 243.007.