Sec. 420.03. - Retailer registration; application.
(a) No registration limits. There is no limit on the total number of registrations issued to retailers by the City.
(b) Application. To register as a retailer, the applicant must submit an application or renewal form provided by the City for each location within the City. The form may be amended from time to time by the director, but must include or be accompanied by:
(1) The full name, address, business type, and telephone number(s) of the applicant and all owners and operators of the retailer;
(2) The full name, address, and telephone number(s) of a designated on-site manager or agent of the retailer;
(3) The address, including parcel identification number(s), of the premises where the retailer is located or is to be located. If the applicant does not own the premises, the applicant must include a copy of the lease or purchase agreement to own or occupy and conduct business at the premises;
(4) A floor plan of the premises;
(5) A copy of a valid license issued by the OCM;
(6) An attestation that the property where the retailer is located is current on all property taxes and assessments, unless the applicant does not own the property and the lease provided under clause (iii) hereof specifies that the property taxes and assessments are the responsibility of the property owner; (vii) An agreement to provide hazardous waste collection onsite as required by Section 420.07 hereof; and
(7) Any additional information deemed necessary by the director.
(c) Registration fee required. At the times specified below, a retailer must pay the following nonrefundable fees as established in the St. Paul Legislative Code, Section 310.01:
(1) At the time of initial registration, an initial registration fee. The initial registration fee serves as payment for the first annual renewal fee.
(2) At the time of the first annual renewal of registration (prior to the second year of operation), no fee is due.
(3) At the time of the second annual renewal of registration, and each year thereafter, the renewal fee must be paid prior to the City issuing any renewal of registration.
(d) City certification. The department will confirm that the license and any endorsements issued by the OCM are consistent with the City's certification of compliance with local zoning ordinances and any state fire or building code requirements, as stated in Section 342.13(f) of the Act.
(e) Reasons for denial. The City must not issue or renew a registration if any of the following apply:
(1) The applicant has not submitted a complete application under Section 420.03(b) hereof;
(2) The applicant has not paid the fee(s) under Section 420.03(c) hereof;
(3) The applicant does not comply with the requirements of this chapter or the Act;
(4) The applicant does not comply with applicable zoning and land use regulations under the City Code;
(5) The applicant does not comply with applicable fire and building codes; or
(6) The applicant does not have a valid license issued by the OCM with necessary endorsements compliant with the City Certification identified in Section 420.03(d) hereof.
(f) Preliminary compliance check. Prior to issuing a registration, the department may conduct a preliminary compliance check of the retailer's intended premises to ensure its compliance with this chapter and the Act. If the department chooses to conduct a preliminary compliance check, the retailer must allow the department access to the intended premises in a reasonable time and manner.
(g) Issuing or renewing registration. Subject to the requirements of the Act, the department must issue or renew the registration if the retailer meets the requirements of this chapter, including that none of the reasons for denial specified in Section 420.03(e) hereof apply.
(1) If one (1) or more of the reasons in Section 420.03(e) hereof are present, the department must give the applicant notice of the intent to deny the registration in writing and the reason(s) thereof.
(2) The applicant must remedy such reason(s) for the intended denial within thirty (30) days from the date of the notice.
(3) If not remedied within such time, the registration must be denied.
(4) The department must inform the OCM of all registration denials.
(h) Retailer location change. If a retailer moves to a new location in the City from another location in the City or a retailer moves to a new location in the City from outside the City, the retailer must submit a new registration.
(i) Nontransferable. A registration is not transferable to another person or entity.
(j) Denial. If an application for registration or renewal of registration is denied, the applicant may request that the department review the denial. The department will review the denial with the City Attorney's Office.
(Ord. No. 25-66, § 2, 11-19-25)
