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ORDINANCE NO. N$~lSR3 PAGE NINE written notice of such denial shall be given to the applicant speciifying the ground or grounds of such denial. Notice of denial of the application for the permit, or renewal thereof shall be deemed to have been served if it in fact is personally served on the applicant or when deposited in the United States mail with postage prepaid and addressed to the applicant at his or her residence address as set forth in the application for the permit or renewal thereof. Any applicant whose ap- plication for an Escort Permit, or renewal thereof, has been denied by the city manager, may appeal such denial to the city council as provided in Chapter 3 of this Code. (h) When any change occurs regarding the written infor- mation required by subsection (c) of this Section 12-161, the applicant or permit holder, as the case may be, shall give written notification of such change to the Chief of Police within twenty-four (24) hours after such change. SECTION 12-163. Prohibited activities. No holder of an Escort Permit shall escort, offer to escort or perform any activity described in this article to any person under eighteen (18) years of age, except at the special in- stance and request of the parent, guardian or other person in lawful custody of the person on whose behalf the escort or introductory service is engaged. SECTION 12-164. Sale or transfer. Upon the sale or transfer of any interest in an escort bureau or introductory service, the permit shall immediately become null and void. A new application shall be made by any person, firm or entity desiring to own or operate the escort bureau or introductory service. A fee as established by resolu- tion of city council shall be payable for each such application. Any application invol~ing the sale or other transfer of any interest in an existing escort bureau or introductory service, as well as any permit which may thereafter be granted, shall be subject to the provisions of this article. SECTION 12-165. Change of location or name. (a) A change of location of any premises or real property where a permitted escort bureau or introductory service is conducted may be approved by the chief of police provided all requirements of this article and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Santa Ana are complied with and a change of location fee as established by resolution of the city council is deposited with the director of finance. Application for such change shall be made within three (3) days of such change. (b) No permit holder shall operate an escort bureau or introductory service under any name or designation not speci- fied in the permit. SECTION 12-166. Prohibited conduct. Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or by both such fine and im- prisonment. Revocation or suspension of a permit issued under this article shall not be a defense against prosecution. SECTION 12-167. Suspension or revocation of a permit. If the city manager finds that any person holding an Escort Bureau or Introductory Service Permit under the provisions