It shall be unlawful for any person or his or her agent or servant to engage in or carry on a business in the town for which there is required a license, without first having paid the license tax and obtained the license. For the purpose of this section the opening of a place of business or offering to sell, followed by a single sale or the doing of any act or thing in furtherance of the business shall be construed to be engaging in or carrying on a business. Each day that a person shall engage in or carry on the business as aforesaid shall be construed to be a separate offense.
(1988 Code, § 12-17) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
Privilege license taxes generally, see G.S. §§ 160A-211 et seq., 105-33 et seq.