(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)