No person shall operate an animal establishment without first
obtaining a permit in compliance with this division. The permit period
shall begin the first day of the fiscal year and shall be valid for
one year. Renewal applications for permits may be made within 60 days
prior to the expiration date. Application for a permit to establish
a new breeding animal establishment under the provisions of this division
may be made at any time. Annual permits shall be issued upon payment
of the applicable fee as provided in the fee schedule.
(1997 Code, sec. 90.120)