CHAPTER 110: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS
Section
   110.01   Purpose
   110.02   Definitions
   110.03   Business license requirement and fees imposed on those engaged in any business
   110.04   Application and administration
   110.05   Interim business license
   110.06   Application
   110.07   Miscellaneous provisions
 
   110.99   Penalties
§ 110.01 PURPOSE.
   The purpose of this chapter shall be to generate revenues to be used for the general purpose revenue fund of the city in order to provide services to its citizens as deemed necessary by the Board of Council for the city.
(Ord. 2016-002, passed 4-11-16)
§ 110.02 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   “FISCAL YEAR.” July 1st of any year through June 31 of the next following year.
   “PERSON.” Any individual, partnership, corporations, or legal entity which is or may be authorized by law to conduct business activity.
(Ord. 2016-002, passed 4-11-16)
§ 110.03 BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIREMENT AND FEES IMPOSED ON THOSE ENGAGED IN ANY BUSINESS.
   (A)   All persons, partnerships and corporations which are engaging in a trade or business within the incorporated boundaries of the City of Lawrenceburg shall annually purchase a City of Lawrenceburg Business License which shall be prominently displayed at their local place of business. The amount of the business license fee, shall be based upon the maximum number of employees (including the owner) working within the City limits, on any given day during the license period, as follows:
      (1)   One employee         $65.00;
      (2)   Two to five employees   $200.00;
      (3)   Six to 25 employees      $400.00;
      (4)   26 to 100 employees      $700.00; and
      (5)   101 employees or more   $1,000.00.
   (B)   For the purpose of this section, the sole owner or proprietor of a business shall be considered an employee. Farmers and farm laborers shall not be considered employees for the purpose of this section.
   (C)   Failure to procure proper license herein on or before July 1 of each year shall result in an administrative penalty of a $25 late fee.
   (D)   No business license as prescribed herein shall be issued to any applicant who has failed to purchase an otherwise required business license for any of the three years prior to the year for which an application is submitted.
(Ord. 2016-002, passed 4-11-16; Am. Ord. 2019-009, passed 6-18-19)
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