Before an annual pet shop permit shall be issued, an application therefor shall be
made to the executive director on such form as may be prescribed by the executive
director and an investigation shall be conducted by the executive director, which
shall include an inspection of the premises whereon the pet shop is to be operated,
established or maintained. A fee of $10 shall be deposited with the director of finance
to defray the costs of investigation and matters incident to the permit. (Code 1963,
Sec. 4-26)