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Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS LICENSES GENERALLY

Shafter Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Shafter

5.04.010 - Purpose.

5.04.020 - Definitions.

5.04.030 - Nonapplicability of provisions.

5.04.040 - License—Required.

5.04.050 - Branch establishments.

5.04.060 - License—Application.

5.04.070 - License—Council's approval required.

5.04.080 - License—Tax collection—Issuance.

5.04.090 - License tax—Proration.

5.04.100 - License—Term.

5.04.110 - License—Nontransferable.

5.04.120 - License—Location change.

5.04.130 - License—Duplicate.

5.04.140 - License—Renewal.

5.04.150 - License tax—Refund.

5.04.160 - License—Posting and keeping.

5.04.170 - License tax—Fixed place of business—Generally.

5.04.180 - License tax—Fixed place of business—Professions.

5.04.190 - License tax—Fixed place of business—Seasonal and temporary businesses.

5.04.200 - License tax—Fixed place of business—Special classifications.

5.04.210 - License tax—Special classifications.

5.04.220 - License tax—Additional special classifications.

5.04.230 - License tax—Unclassified business without fixed place of business.

5.04.240 - License tax—Distribution of commercial advertising matter.

5.04.250 - License—Amusement machines.

5.04.260 - License—Amusement rides.

5.04.270 - License—Circus, carnival, animal exhibit, itinerant show, rodeo, parade or sports exhibit.

5.04.280 - License—Charitable and nonprofit organizations.

5.04.290 - License—Contractors.

5.04.300 - License tax—Delivery service.

5.04.310 - License—Farm business office exemption.

5.04.320 - License tax—Fortunetelling.

5.04.330 - License tax—Home routes.

5.04.340 - License tax—Kiddie rides and carnivals.

5.04.350 - License tax—Laundries, self-service.

5.04.360 - License tax—Milk and bakery routes.

5.04.380 - License tax—Motor truck parking.

5.04.390 - License—Peddlers.

5.04.400 - License—Photographer, transient.

5.04.410 - License tax—Solicitors.

5.04.420 - License tax—Vending machines.

5.04.430 - License tax deemed a debt.

5.04.440 - License not authorization for illegal conduct.

5.04.450 - Appeals.

5.04.460 - Enforcement.

5.04.470 - Failure to pay license tax.

5.04.480 - Violation—Penalty.

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