Ordinance #11-12-20-616 License Term is January 1st - December 31st
Any company/business doing business in the City of Chelsea is required to have a current business license.
If a license is purchased after July 1st, the license fee will be prorated to 1/2 and valid for the remainder of that year.
Business licenses are location specific - EACH location must have a current business license
Business licenses must be posted in a conspicuous space that can be readily seen.
Business licenses have to be renewed yearly no later than February 15th.
It is unlawful to operate a business without a license. Violations can result in a fine of up to $500 & imprisonment for up to 6 months. Each day shall constitute a separate offense. A lien may also be placed upon the property (Section 6, 11-12-20-616).