1. No person shall operate a lodging establishment who does not possess a license from the department to operate such establishment. Only a person who complies with the provisions of sections 315.005 to 315.065 shall be entitled to receive and retain such a license.

2. A valid license shall be transferred to a new owner upon notification to the department.

3. Lodging establishments constructed prior to 1965 which provide thirty units or less and possessing a valid license may continue operation, provided major public health needs such as water supply, sewage disposal, venting, and fire safety are in compliance.