Unless otherwise specifically provided, where application is made for a village license
issue on an annual basis after July 1 of any calendar year, and the applicant gives
satisfactory evidence that he has not engaged in the business, profession, or occupation
so licensed prior to July 1 of such year, then and in the event, the fee for such
license shall be two-thirds of the annual fee prescribed therefor; provided, however,
that there will be no such proration of any annual license fee which is less than
$5.00.