A. Every person required to have a license under the provisions of this chapter shall submit an application for such license to the department. The application shall be a written statement upon a form provided by the director.

B. Whenever a license cannot be issued at the time the application for the same is made, the department shall issue a receipt to the applicant for the money paid in advance subject to the following conditions: such receipt shall not be construed as the approval by the department for the issuance of a license, nor shall it entitle or authorize the applicant to open or maintain any business contrary to the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 6755 § 3 (Exh. C), 2019; Ord. 5897 § 12, 2005; Ord. 5882 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5651 § 1, 2002. Formerly 5.22.050.)