Every person who operates an ambulance company shall be required to obtain a business license from the city clerk each year. The business license shall be renewed annually and is valid for one year. The city clerk shall have the authority to adjust the expiration date of the license to coincide with state of Washington license expiration dates. The city clerk shall not issue such business license unless the applicant has fulfilled all requirements of this chapter and any applicable provisions of state law relating to personnel, equipment and operations including but not limited to Chapter 18.73 RCW and Chapter 246-976 WAC as now or hereafter amended. (Ord. 5076 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4679 § 4, 1994; Ord. 2074 § 2, 1974; 1961 code § 5.17.040. Formerly 5.04.040.)