The Director may rely upon the Minnesota sales tax return filed by the operator with the State of Minnesota in determining the accuracy of a return filed under this chapter. However, the Director shall be authorized to make any investigation or examination of the records and accounts of the person making the return if the Director reasonably determines that such steps are necessary for determining the correctness of the return. The lodging tax computed on the basis of such examination shall be the lodging tax due. If the lodging tax due is found to be greater than that paid, such excess shall be paid to the city within ten days after receipt of a notice thereof given either personally or sent by registered mail to the address shown on the return. If the lodging tax paid is greater than the lodging tax found to be due, the excess shall be refunded to the person who paid the lodging tax to the city within ten days after determination of such refund.
(Ord. 07-09, passed 10-12-2009)