It is the intent of this chapter to levy the excise tax of three percent (3%) on transactions by which lodging by a hotel is or is to be furnished to transient guests as referred to and authorized by Division (C) of Ohio R.C. 5739.02. Accordingly, this chapter shall be construed to effectuate that purpose and so as to be consistent with any requirement of law compliance with which is a prerequisite to the validity of the tax intended to be levied hereby.
(Ord. 57(98-99). Passed 10-25-99.)