[Code 1955 §17-41; CC 1970 §17-36]
The terms "general contractor" and "builder", as used in this Article, shall be defined to mean any person acting as or being the employer of all workmen, mechanics or laborers, whether the same are engaged directly by them, or by some subcontractor, in the construction of any building, structure or other work.
[Code 1955 §17-42; CC 1970 §17-37]
The provisions of this Article shall not apply to any person engaged by a general contractor or builder as defined in the preceding Section to perform work on any building, structure or other work.
[Code 1955 §17-43; CC 1970 §17-38]
It shall be unlawful for any person to act as, be or carry on the business of a general contractor or builder as defined in this Article within the City, without first obtaining a license so to do from the City Clerk.
[Code 1955 §17-44; CC 1970 §17-39]
There is hereby levied an annual license tax of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to be paid by any such person who shall act as, be or carry on as a general contractor or builder within the meaning of this Article. Such license tax shall be payable in full at the time of the issuance thereof. Such license shall be applicable to the period expiring on June thirtieth (30th) next succeeding such date, and shall be renewable and payable thereafter on July first (1st) of each year.
[Code 1955 §17-45; CC 1970 §17-40]
The Board of Aldermen may revoke any license issued under this Article upon a showing that such licensee has violated or failed to comply with the Building Code of the City or with any other ordinance of the City relating to or regulating the construction of buildings or other structures or works in the City.