Fulton Application ordinance (§ 22-27)

(a) Any person seeking a license required in this article shall file with the city clerk an application for such license, which application shall contain the following:

(1) The classification of the license to be obtained;

(2) The nature of the license;

(3) The place or location in the city at which the license shall be effective or the business shall be conducted; and

(4) If the application is for a license to carry on or conduct a business or vocation, a brief description of the nature of the business, setting forth the kind of merchandise to be sold or the nature of the business, vocation or service to be rendered by the applicant for a license.

(b) Condition precedent. No license provided for under this chapter shall hereafter be issued by the city clerk to any person or entity until the proposed licensee produces a copy of a retail sales license issued by the State of Missouri, a statement from the department of revenue that the licensee owes no tax due under RSMo 144.010—144.510 or RSMo 143.191—143.261 and proof that any and all tax, utility or other obligations of the proposed licensee to the city for all preceding years lawfully due shall have been paid. Any proposed licensee who is a contractor in the construction industry shall also be required to provide a certificate of insurance for worker's compensation coverage or an affidavit, the form of which shall be developed by the state division of labor and industrial relations, signed by the applicant attesting that the contractor is exempt from such requirement and no business license shall be issued to any contractor applicant failing to provide such certificate of insurance or affidavit.