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City of Carson, CA chevron_right chevron_right Municipal Code chevron_right Article 6 Taxes and Licenses chevron_right CHAPTER 3 BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES
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CHAPTER 3 BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES

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Ord. 26-2605 (2026-04-21)  pdf
2026-04-21
Amends General Provisions: Penalty Provisions; Amends Public Safety: Sidewalk Vending; Amends Public Peace: Prohibited Conduct – Offenses; Amends Taxes and Licenses: Business, Professions and Trades
Ch 1-2, Ch 3-10, Ch 4-1, Ch 6-3
Part 1 General Provisions And Definitions
6300 Short Title.
6301 Effect of Chapter on Past Actions and Obligations.
6302 Effect of Chapter on Other Ordinance and Laws.
6303 Definitions.
Part 2 Licenses – Provisions Governing
6310 License Required.
6311 Contents of License.
6312 Unlawful Business.
6313 Substitute for Other Provisions.
6314 License Fee Collector.
6315 No License Issued Where Applicant Is Indebted to City.
6316 License Not Transferable.
6317 Duplicate License Fees.
6318 License Fee a Debt.
6319 License Fee Payable in Advance.
6320 Investigations and Inspections.
6321 Preparation and Issuance of Licenses.
6322 Errors in Issuance of Licenses.
6323 Licenses for More than One (1) Business.
6324 Branch Business Establishments – Multiple Licenses.
6325 License Fees – Due Dates.
6326 Delinquency and Penalties – License Fees.
6327 Repealed.
6328 Posting and Keeping License.
6329 Denial of License.
6330 Enforcement Duty.
6331 Enforcement – Inspection – Complaints.
6332 Enforcement Accountant.
6333 Enforcement Remedies.
6334 Deputy License Collectors.
6335 Terms of Licenses.
6336 Application.
6337 Renewal License Application.
6338 License or Renewal License.
6339 General Exemptions.
6340 Limited Exemptions.
6341 Certain Exemptions Under Federal, State or Local Law or Ordinance.
6342 Exempt Licenses to be Endorsed.
6343 Adoption of Regulations by Finance Director.
6344 Statements and Records.
6345 Information Confidential.
6346 Failure to File Statement or Corrected Statement.
6347 Appeal.
6348 Evidence of Doing Business.
6349 Refunds of Overpayment.
6350 Permit Prerequisite.
6351 Additional Powers of the City Manager.
6352 Revenue Measure.
Part 3 License Fees
6360 License Fees – Adoption.
6361 Vending Machines – Fee Collection.
6362 Vending Machines – Identification.
6363 Amusement and Entertainment Machines – Identification.
Part 4 Permit Procedure
6370 Permit Required for Certain Businesses.
6371 Permit Required for Certain Businesses – Separate.
6372 Other Businesses Not Enumerated.
6373 Unlawful Businesses.
6374 Application.
6375 Permit Fee.
6376 Granting or Refusal of Permit.
6377 Real Party in Interest.
6378 Change of Interest.
6379 Change of Advertised Name.
6380 Change in Directors.
6381 Same – Conditions.
6382 Investigation.
6383 Revocation – Suspension – Grounds.
6384 Suspension or Revocation – Capping.
6385 Appeal – Initiation – Contents of Notice of Appeal.
6385.1 Notice of Deficiency.
6385.2 Transmission of Factual Data.
6385.3 Hearing on Appeal – Notice.
6385.4 Hearing.
6385.5 Hearing – Decision.
6385.6 Notice of Decision.
6386 Proof of Notice.
6387 No License to Be Issued.
6388 New License Required.
6389 False Statements.
6390 Posting.
6391 Annual Renewal.
6392 Nontransferability.
6393 Nonprofit Organizations.
6394 Permit Fees – Due Dates.
6395 Delinquencies and Penalties – Permit Fees.
6396 Additional Powers of the City Manager.
Part 5 Businesses, Professions, Trades And Occupations Requiring A Permit
63100 Permit Required.
63101 Advertising – Search Lights.
63102 Advertising – Sound Trucks.
63103 Ambulance Operator.
63103.1 Same – Inspection.
63103.2 Same – Attendant Required.
63103.3 Same – Inspection of Equipment.
63103.4 Same – Return of License Plate.
63103.5 Same – Regulations.
63103.6 Same – Rates.
63103.7 Same – Rebates.
63104 Ambulance Attendant.
63105 Ambulance Driver.
63106 Amusement Center or Arcade.
63107 Amusement and Game Machines.
63107.1 Same – Regulations.
63107.2 Same – Transfer Fee.
63107.3 Same – Penalties.
63108 Auctioneers – Applications.
63108.1 Auctioneers – Bond.
63108.2 Auctioneer – Exceptions.
63109 Auction House – Applications.
63109.1 Auction House – Bond.
63110 Auction – Private Residences.
63111 Auction – Goods of One (1) Person.
63112 Auto Body and Fender Shop.
63113 Auto Dismantling.
63114 Auto Painting.
63115 Auto Repair Shop.
63115.1 Auto Repair Shop – Inspection of Records.
63115.2 Same – Itemized Statement.
63115.3 Same – Secondhand Parts.
63115.4 Same – Signs.
63115.5 Same – Revocation of Permit.
63115.6 Auto Repairs – Service Station.
63116 Bath Parlors.
63117 Billiard and Pool Halls.
63117.1 Billiard and Pool Halls – Disorderly Persons.
63117.2 Billiard and Pool Halls – Minors.
63117.3 Billiard and Pool Halls – Obstruction of Entrance.
63117.4 Billiard and Pool Halls – Exceptions.
63117.5 Billiard and Pool Halls – Rules and Regulations.
63118 Bookstores, Including Mail Order Bookstores.
63119 Carnival – Application.
63119.1 Same – Conditions of Permit.
63120 Circuses – Similar Operations.
63120.1 Contractors.
63121 Dance – Application.
63121.1 Same – Application for Special Dance.
63121.2 Same – Application for Youth Dance.
63121.3 Same – General Regulations.
63121.4 Same – Private Club.
63121.5 Same – Exceptions.
63121.6 Same – Youth Dance Permits.
63121.7 Same – Intoxicated Persons.
63121.8 Same – Refusal to Leave.
63125 Entertainment.
63125.1 Same – Hours.
63125.2 Same – Minors.
63125.3 Same – Free Entrances.
63125.4 Same – Entertainment Class II.
63125.5 Same – Entertainer Permit.
63125.6 Same – Fashion Shows.
63125.7 Same – Standards.
63125.8 Same – Special Conditions or Requirements.
63125.9 Same – Regulations for Nude or Semi-Nude (Class II) Entertainment.
63125.10 Same – Permit Prohibited.
63125.11 Same – Permit Required for Nude or Semi-Nude Entertainer.
63125.12 Same – Regulations – Penalties.
63126 Exhibitions – Shows.
63127 Explosives.
63127.5 Filming.
63127.6 Filming – Definitions.
63127.7 Filming – Permit Required.
63127.8 Filming – Permit Application.
63127.9 Filming – Permit Rider.
63127.10 General Requirements for Filming Permits.
63127.11 Filming – Traffic Control.
63127.12 Filming – Insurance.
63127.13 Police, Fire and Other City Personnel.
63127.14 Nonprofit and Student Filming.
63127.15 Filming – Permit Denial or Revocation.
63127.16 Filming – Notification and Appeals.
63128 Fireworks – Retail.
63129 Fireworks – Wholesale – Storage.
63129.2 Fortune-Telling and Similar Practices.
63129.5 Gun Dealer.
63130 House and Street Numbering.
63130.10 Hypnotism.
63131 Junk Collector – Junk Dealer.
63132 Laundries and Dry Cleaners – Self Service.
63133 Locksmith.
63134 Massage Parlors.
63134.1 Same – Eligibility.
63134.2 Same – Design Standards.
63134.3 Same – Performance Standards.
63134.4 Same – Exception.
63134.5 Repealed.
63134.6 Repealed.
63134.7 Repealed.
63134.8 Repealed.
63134.9 Repealed.
63135 Massage Technicians.
63135.1 Same – Application.
63135.2 Same – Qualifications.
63135.3 Same – Definition.
63135.4 Same – Exception.
63136 Mobile Home Parks.
63137 Motion Picture Theater.
63138 Motor Vehicle Rental.
63139 Patrol System.
63139.1 Same – Application.
63139.2 Same – Evidence to Be Submitted.
63139.3 Same – Investigation by Chief of Police.
63139.4 Same – Terms of Permit.
63139.5 Same – Application to Modify.
63139.6 Same – Personnel.
63139.7 Same – Permit Not to Be Sold.
63140 Patrolman.
63140.1 Same – Application.
63140.2 Same – Badge – Change of Employer.
63140.3 Same – Illegal Activities.
63140.4 Same – Equipment and Uniform.
63140.5 Same – Identification Regulations.
63140.6 Same – Reports.
63141 Pawnbroker, Junk Dealer, Salvage Dealer, Secondhand Dealer, Swap Meet Operator, and Certain Auctioneers – Regulations.
63142 Mobile Food Vendors.
63143 Peddlers – Sidewalk Vendors.
63143.1 Same – Exceptions.
63143.10 Pony Rides, Kiddie and Amusement Rides.
63144 Photograph Solicitors.
63145 Rebound Tumbling Center – Operation Requirements.
63145.1 Same – Rules and Regulations.
63145.2 Same – Supervision.
63145.3 Same – Qualifications of Supervisors.
63145.4 Same – Handling and Reporting Accidents.
63145.5 Same – Facilities and Equipment.
63145.6 Same – Restoration of Premises and Bond.
63146 Salvage or Junk Dealer.
63147 Second Hand Dealers.
63147.5 Skateboard Center or Skating Rink.
63148 Solicitor.
63148.1 Same – Application.
63148.2 Same – Investigation.
63148.3 Same – Permit.
63148.4 Same – Principal Permit.
63148.5 Same – Unlawful Activity.
63148.6 Same – Definitions.
63148.7 Charitable Solicitations – Permit Required.
63148.8 Same – Exemptions.
63148.9 Same – Application for Permit.
63148.10 Same – Investigation.
63148.11 Same – Issuance of Permit.
63148.12 Same – Renewal of Permit by the Director of Finance.
63148.13 Same – Form of Permit.
63148.14 Same – Term of Permits.
63148.15 Same – Permit Nontransferable.
63148.16 Same – Identification Card.
63148.17 Same – Denial of Permits.
63148.18 Same – Revocation of Permits.
63148.19 Same – Appeals from Action of the Director of Finance.
63148.20 Same – Notice of Suspension or Revocation.
63148.21 Same – Books and Records.
63148.22 Same – Report Required for Permit Holder.
63148.23 Same – Manner of Solicitation.
63148.24 Same – Time of Solicitation.
63148.25 Same – Written Receipts Required.
63148.26 Same – Fraudulent Misrepresentation.
63148.27 Same – Authority of the Director of Finance.
63148.28 Same – Penalties.
63149 Sound Vehicles.
63149.1 Same – Permit.
63149.2 Same – Registration Statement.
63149.3 Same – Possession of Copy of Registration Statement.
63149.4 Same – Regulation of Use.
63150 Street Vendors.
63150.5 Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Permit – Purpose.
63150.5.1 Definitions.
63150.5.2 Requirements for Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Permit.
63150.5.3 Application Procedure.
63150.5.4 Issuance and Renewal of Permit.
63150.5.5 Permits Not Transferable.
63150.5.6 Display of Permit.
63150.5.7 Permit Fee.
63150.5.8 Permit Violation – Compliance Monitoring.
63150.5.9 Permit Compliance Incentives.
63150.5.10 Suspension or Revocation of Permit.
63150.5.11 Notification and Appeals.
63150.5.12 Sale of Electronic Cigarettes Not Approved by FDA Prohibited.
63150.5.13 Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products Prohibited.
63151 Tow Truck.
63152 Trash, Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials – Collection.
63152.1 Same – Exclusions.
63153 Waste Disposal Sites – Permit Required.
63153.1 Same – Requisites for Permit.
63153.2 Same – Bond.
63153.3 Same – Amount of Bond.
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