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At (Code 1982, § 700.06) At. 2 ARTICLE II. - BUSINESS LICENSES AND BUSINESS PERMITS Sec. 38-31. - Application; issuance. Unless otherwise provided in this Code, every application for a license shall be made to the city clerk on a form provided by the city clerk. It shall be accompanied by payment to the city clerk of the prescribed fee. If, after investigation, the city clerk is satisfied that all requirements of law and this Code have been met, the city clerk shall present the application to the council for action or, if the license or permit does not require council approval, the city clerk or another appropriate official shall issue the license or permit. (Code 1982, § 700.02) Sec. 38-32. - Fees generally. (a) Amount. License fees are in the amounts established by resolution or as otherwise provided in this Code. (b) Proration. License fees shall not be prorated unless otherwise specified in this Code or required by law. (c) Refunds. License fees shall not be refunded in whole or in part unless otherwise specified in this Code or required by law. (Code 1982, § 700.04) Sec. 38-33. - Term. Unless otherwise specified in this Code, a license shall be valid for a calendar year or the part of the year for which it is issued and shall expire on December 31. Sec. 38-34. - Duties of license holders. Unless otherwise specified in this Code, every license holder in the city shall: (1) Permit all reasonable inspections of the premises, pursuant to the provisions of section 38-35(a) and (b), for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with state law, this chapter, or any other ordinance of the city. (2) Post and maintain such license upon the licensed premises in a conspicuous place where it may be always seen. (3) Not loan, sell, give, or assign a license to another person. (Code 1982, § 700.08) Sec. 38-35. - Inspections; suspension or revocation of license. (a) Right of entry. Consistent with the law, any city official or employee having a duty to perform with reference to a license under this Code and any police officer may inspect and examine any licensed business or premises to enforce compliance with applicable provisions of this Code. Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, such authorized person may at any reasonable time enter any licensed premises or business for which a license is required to enforce compliance with this Code.