Any person who has owned a wholesale, jobbing, pawn shop, manufacturing, or retail business for 6 months prior to the date set for the proposed sale is eligible to make an application for a “Going Out of Business Sale” license. Any person who purchases goods, wares, or merchandise, or a business from another may apply for a license to conduct a “Going Out of Business Sale” at any time after the expiration of 6 months from the date of the aforesaid purchase. Provided further, that if an owner of a business dies, his or her heirs, devisees, or legatees may apply at anytime for a “Going Out of Business Sale” license. City Code 1966, art. 2, §38 1976/83, art. 2, §36 Ord. 51-058