§ 10-142. Application.

(a)

Any person desiring to engage in the business of selling, handling and distributing any beverage of high alcoholic content in the city shall, prior to engaging in such business, present an application to the mayor and board of aldermen for a permit to engage in such business, which application shall contain: The full name of the applicant; shall state whether a natural person, a partnership or a corporation, and if either one of the latter two, the name of the person who shall actually conduct and manage such business; the location at which such business shall be conducted; and the form of permit for which he is applying.

(b)

Applications under this section shall be sworn to and shall contain the applicant's social security number; his federal employer identification number, if applicable; his state department of revenue and taxation business account number, if applicable; his correct home address; and an accurate description and correct street address of the premises wherein the business or operation is to be conducted, which address shall be considered the proper address for all notices to the applicant or permittee required by this article, and shall be accompanied by an affidavit of the applicant showing that he meets the qualifications and conditions set out in R.S. 26:80. Original and renewal applications shall also be accompanied by a signed sales tax clearance from the secretary of the state department of revenue and taxation, and the sales tax collection agency in the parish which clearance request shall be processed within seven business days.

(c)

Unless he is seeking a renewal of his permit, an applicant for a retail dealer's permit shall attach to his application, as a part thereof, a sworn affidavit stating that he has complied with the provisions of R.S. 26:77.

(d)

Applications shall be on regular forms furnished by the city and obtained at the city clerk's office.

(Code 1958, § 3-28)

State law reference

Content of application for permit, R.S. 26:78.