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Council Members Williams, Hobbs and Gadus
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Repealing Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 721 "Convenience Stores Licensing Requirements"; enacting a new Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 721 "Convenience Stores Licensing Requirements"; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This Ordinance repeals and replaces the existing Convenience Stores Licensing Requirements chapter of the Toledo Municipal Code, in order to clarify the licensing requirements and application process. Additionally, the annual license fee is increased from $250 to $500 and the penalty for operating without a license is increased from $100 per violation to $500 per day for each day a store operates without a license.
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NOW THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 721 as attached hereto as Exhibit A is repealed.
SECTION 2. That a new Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 721 "Convenience Stores Licensing Requirements" is enacted to read as follows:
721.01. Definitions and Scope
The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all convenience stores, which now exist and which may be established in the future. A convenience store is defined as an establishment which operates with both a Toledo Lucas County Health Department Retail Food Establishment license and a State of Ohio C class liquor permit or a State of Ohio Tobacco license, and is under 5,000 square feet.
721.02 License Required
No person or legal entity shall operate a convenience store within the limits of the City of Toledo until the convenience store has been duly licensed for such purpose. Failure on the part of any person(s) or entity to obtain such license shall subject the licensee to the penalties hereinafter provided. A license shall be required for every location.
721.03 Content of Application
Each person or legal entity applying for a convenience store license shall file with the Department of Finance an electronic applica...
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