(a) A subcontractor engaging in business within the city of Stanwood must obtain a city business license. The license of a general contractor does not satisfy the licensing requirements for a subcontractor.

(b) If business is transacted by one person at two or more separate locations within the city, each business location requires a separate license.

(c) If more than one business is conducted or operated on a single premises, a separate license is required for each business.

(a) Any person or business whose annual value of products, gross proceeds of sales, or gross income of the business in the city is equal to or less than $2,000 and who does not maintain a place of business within the city is exempt from the general business license requirements in this chapter.

(b) Such a business is not exempt from the regulatory special permits requirements of this title.

(a) Nonprofit and not-for-profit activities and fundraising sales carried on by a corporation registered as a nonprofit with the Secretary of State’s Office;

(b) Garage sales, lawn sales, rummage sales, or any other similar casual sale of tangible personal property conducted on an infrequent basis not to exceed three times per each calendar year and not to exceed two consecutive days at one time;

(c) Persons selling personal property or providing a service pursuant to an order or process of a court of competent jurisdiction;

(d) Persons acting in accordance with their powers and duties as public officials;

(e) A farmer, gardener, or other person, who sells, delivers, or peddles any fruits, vegetables, berries, butter, eggs, fish, milk, poultry, meats, or any farm produce or edibles raised, caught, produced, or manufactured by such person consistent with RCW 36.71.090.

(a) No licensee may allow another person to operate a business under or display the license issued to their business, nor may another person operate under or display the license issued to another business.

(b) A person who acquires an existing business must apply for a city business license before commencing business within the city with that business.

(c) A licensee must report a change of location of the business to the Master License Service, in coordination with the city clerk.

(d) A change of the location of a business requires approval by the city before business may commence at the new location, and may require submitting a new master application and payment of fees.