AGENCY: Tooele County (Utah). County Clerk

SERIES: 2816
TITLE: License book
DATES: 1909-1950; 1960-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological

DESCRIPTION: This is a record of all business licenses issued by Tooele County. Prior to 1950, all business licenses (e.g. pool halls, hotels, restaurants, peddlers) were issued by the county clerk. After 1960, the book was divided into the following three categories: beer or brown bag sales; cabaret licenses (1977-1984); and games of skill (1962-1965). After 1984, it only contained beer and brown bag sale licenses. It is used to document the application and issuance of licenses. The book includes the name of person being licensed, type of license, expiration date, license fee, and any necessary remarks (usually location of establishment). After 1960, it also included the license number and date of payment.

RETENTION

Retain permanently

DISPOSITION

May Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 09/1999

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office until book is completed and then microfilm and destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

This disposition is based on both the record's primary administrative value to the agency and its secondary informational value to researchers. This license book provides information for researchers on businesses in Tooele County and changes in statutes and policies on licensing county businesses.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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