Every person who, either as a separate business or in connection with or as a part
of any business in which he is engaged, operates one or more tow trucks upon or along
any public highway, except a tow truck which complies in all respects with Sections
22513, 24605, 25253, 27700 and 27907 of the Vehicle Code and for which a current license
for regulation issued by a city within this county is in full force and effect, shall
first procure a license and pay an annual fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading.