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)
(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)
(A) Every person, firm or corporation required to purchase a license under § 110.03 shall submit an application for such license to the Lawrenceburg City Clerk. The application shall be a written statement upon forms provided by the City Clerk. The application shall require the disclosure of all information necessary for compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and of any other information which the City Clerk shall find to be reasonably necessary to the fair administration of this chapter.
(B) The annual business license fee imposed under § 110.03 hereof shall be due and payable to the city on or before July 1st of each year.
(C) Proration. The license fee for any business license issued for a fractional part of any year shall be prorated based on the quarters remaining in the year. A portion of a quarter shall be considered an entire quarter for purposes of proration and in no event shall a license be issued for less that 50% of the annual fee set forth herein.
(Ord. 2016-002, passed 4-11-16)
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