8.52.040 Issuance of permit.
A. The permit shall state on its face:
1. Legal owner;
2. Any fictitious business name used by the owner;
3. Business address;
4. Date permit issued;
5. Permit number.
B. Upon the receipt of an application for a tobacco retailer’s permit, the department shall issue the permit, subject to this section and verification by the department that there is no substantial record of evidence that demonstrates one of the following bases for denial:
1. The information presented in the application is incomplete, inaccurate or false; or
2. The application seeks authorization for tobacco retailing by a person or at a location for which a suspension is in effect; or
3. The application seeks authorization for tobacco retailing that is unlawful pursuant to this code or any other applicable law.
4. The application seeks authorization for tobacco retailing at a location for which this chapter prohibits issuance of a permit. However, this subsection shall not constitute a basis for denial of an application if the applicant provides the department with documentation demonstrating by clear and convincing evidence that the applicant has acquired or is acquiring the location or business in an arm’s length transaction. (Ord. 666 §1 (Exh. A), 2016).