3-1-3: FEE FOR LICENSE:
   A.   Established: Business license fees shall be in such amounts as established by resolution of the city council.
   B.   Half Year License: Businesses originating after August 31 of said year may obtain a half year license at half the year's price (yearly seasonal businesses are exempt from this rule). (Ord. 91-2, 1-15-1991; amd. 2006 Code)
   C.   License Fee A Debt: The amount of any license imposed by this chapter shall be deemed a debt to the city, and any person, firm or corporation carrying on any trade, calling, profession or occupation mentioned in this chapter without having a license from said city to do so, shall be liable to an action in the name of the city in any court of competent jurisdiction for the amount of license by this chapter imposed on such trade, calling, profession or occupation; provided, that any suit for the collection of such debt shall not relieve the offender nor deny the city the right to prosecute said offender criminally for said violation. (1949 Code § 12-0-4)