Every business entity, including sole-proprietors, contractors, and sub-contractors, engaged in any business in the county shall be required to apply for, remit the business license fee, and obtain a general business certificate from the county before the commencement of business or in the event of a change of business status. Licensees are required to notify the county of any changes in address, the cessation of business, or any other changes which render the information supplied to the county in the certificate application inaccurate.