A. Fee: There is imposed on each business establishment required to register under the provisions of this chapter a nonrefundable annual business registration fee as set forth in section 3-2A-1 of this code, payable to the city. The required fee shall be paid when a business registration application is submitted or renewed.
B. Penalty: Any licensee who fails to pay the fees and charges for the renewal of a license or permit by January 31 shall be charged a penalty of twenty five dollars ($25.00). The penalty shall be paid at the time of renewal of the license.
C. Proration: When application for an annual license is made after July 31 of the current license year, the license for the remainder of the year shall be issued upon payment of one-half (1/2) the annual fee.
D. Use Of Fees: Except as may otherwise be prescribed by action of the city council or in the absence of provision to the contrary, all fees paid for registration of a business shall be added to the general corporate fund of the city to reimburse said fund for the costs incurred in processing said registration.
E. No Rebates Or Refunds: In no event shall any rebate or refund be made of any business regulation certificate of permit fee, or part thereof, by reason of death or departure of the certificate holder or licensee; nor shall any rebate or refund be made by reason of the nonuse of the business regulation certificate or discontinuance of the operation or conduct of the regulated establishment, business, or activity. (Ord. 12-O-38, 8-21-2012)