[Amended 6-14-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-9; 4-14-2008 by Ord. No.
2008-8]
Every individual, partnership and/or corporation
which has a premises within which is carried on an occupation or business
for any purpose shall obtain a “license to operate” within
the Town of Johnston approved by the Town Council and issued by the
Town Clerk. Every business license shall expire on the 31st day of
May and shall be renewed annually upon approval and payment of all
fees. No license shall be issued if the business fails to provide
proof from the Tax Collector that all municipal taxes have been paid
to date.
Licenses shall be issued provided that the named
business does not adversely affect the health, welfare and safety
of the citizens of said Town. If any business entity is not in full
compliance of the laws and ordinances within the Town of Johnston
which govern said businesses, the Town Council, after notice and an
opportunity to be heard is issued to said business, shall have the
authority to deny or revoke said operating license until said business
is in full compliance. Said Town Council must believe that their action
is in the best interest of the citizens of the Town of Johnston and
must show "good cause" to deny or revoke said license.
[Amended 6-14-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-9]
Each individual, partnership and/or corporation
or other entity required to become licensed under this article shall
pay a fee of $75 to the Town of Johnston, said moneys to go to the
general fund.
Anyone convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this article shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
II, of this Code.