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CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ZONING
CHAPTER 1A CITY OF LOS ANGELES ZONING CODE
CHAPTER II* LICENSES, PERMITS, BUSINESS REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 1 BUSINESS TAXES
SEC. 21.00. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 21.01. UNLAWFUL BUSINESS NOT AUTHORIZED.
SEC. 21.02. CONSTITUTIONAL EXEMPTIONS.
SEC. 21.03. IMPOSITION OF TAX.
SEC. 21.03.1. AUTOMATIC TAX RATE REDUCTION.
SEC. 21.04. DUE DATES.
SEC. 21.05. DELINQUENT DATES - INTEREST - PENALTIES.
SEC. 21.06. SEPARATE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE REQUIRED FOR EACH LOCATION AND EACH BUSINESS TAX CLASSIFICATION.
SEC. 21.06.1. SINGLE PRIMARY TAX CLASSIFICATION ELECTION.
SEC. 21.07. REFUNDS OF OVERPAYMENTS.
SEC. 21.08. BUSINESS TAX REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE - FORM.
SEC. 21.09. BUSINESS TAX REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES - POSTING AND KEEPING.
SEC. 21.10. BUSINESS TAX REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES - CHARGE FOR DUPLICATION.
SEC. 21.11. BUSINESS TAX REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE - TRANSFER.
SEC. 21.12. BUSINESS TAX REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES - SUSPENSION.
SEC. 21.13. NEWLY ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES - COMPUTATION OF BUSINESS TAX.
SEC. 21.14. WRITTEN STATEMENTS - WHEN REQUIRED - COMPUTATION OF THE TAX.
SEC. 21.15. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE - DUTY TO ENFORCE - POWERS - RULES AND REGULATIONS.
SEC. 21.16. ASSESSMENT - ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDY.
SEC. 21.16.1. VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE.
SEC. 21.17. CONFIDENTIAL CHARACTER OF INFORMATION OBTAINED - DISCLOSURE UNLAWFUL.
SEC. 21.18. DELINQUENT TAXES - INSTALLMENT PAYMENT.
SEC. 21.19. DELINQUENT TAXES - SUIT FOR RECOVERY.
SEC. 21.20. DELINQUENT TAXES - DEBT NOT DISCHARGED BY PENAL CONVICTION.
SEC. 21.21. DELINQUENT TAXES - UNCOLLECTIBLE.
SEC. 21.22. RELIGIOUS, CHARITY, ETC.; PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES.
SEC. 21.23. EFFECT OF REPEALS AND AMENDMENTS.
SEC. 21.24. EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS HAVING EQUAL OR GREATER PAYROLL EXPENSE TAX LIABILITY.
SEC. 21.25. RELIEF FOR EARTHQUAKE INTERRUPTION.
SEC. 21.26. EMPOWERMENT ZONE - CITY BUSINESS TAX REDUCTIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND EXEMPTIONS.
SEC. 21.27. ENTERTAINMENT AND MULTIMEDIA BUSINESS TAX LIMITATIONS.
SEC. 21.28. FISCAL YEAR REPORTING.
SEC. 21.29. SMALL BUSINESS EXEMPTION.
SEC. 21.30. NEW BUSINESS EXEMPTION.
SEC. 21.31. SETTLEMENT BUREAU.
SEC. 21.32. REWARDS FOR INFORMATION.
SEC. 21.33. [TAX RATES.]
SEC. 21.41. GROSS RECEIPTS FUND CLASS 1.
SEC. 21.42. GROSS RECEIPTS FUND CLASS 2.
SEC. 21.43. GROSS RECEIPTS FUND CLASS 2.
SEC. 21.44. GROSS RECEIPTS FUND CLASS 4.
SEC. 21.45. GROSS RECEIPTS FUND CLASS 5.
SEC. 21.46. GROSS RECEIPTS FUND CLASS 6.
SEC. 21.47. GROSS RECEIPTS FUND CLASS 7.
SEC. 21.48. GROSS RECEIPTS FUND CLASS 8.
SEC. 21.49. GROSS RECEIPTS FUND CLASS 9.
SEC. 21.50. TAXATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA COLLECTIVES.
SEC. 21.51. TAXATION OF CANNABIS.
SEC. 21.52. TAXATION OF MEDICAL CANNABIS.
SEC. 21.53. AMUSEMENT PARK.
SEC. 21.55. AUCTIONEER.
SEC. 21.56. AUTO PARK
SEC. 21.59. BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, ETC.
SEC. 21.62. BILLIARDS, ETC.
SEC. 21.63. AMUSEMENT MACHINES.
SEC. 21.64. COIN-OPERATED PHONOGRAPHS AND MUSIC MACHINES.
SEC. 21.65. VENDING MACHINES.
SEC. 21.65.1. COIN-OPERATED SCALES AND SERVICE MACHINES.
SEC. 21.70. BOWLING ALLEY, SKEE-BALL SHUFFLEBOARD, ETC.
SEC. 21.74. CIRCUSES.
SEC. 21.75. SIDE SHOWS, CARNIVALS, CONCESSIONS.
SEC. 21.78. COLLECTION AGENCIES.
SEC. 21.79. COMMISSION BROKERS.
SEC. 21.80. INDEPENDENT TELEMARKETING AGENCY.
SEC. 21.83. DANCE HALL.
SEC. 21.85. PUBLIC DANCE.
SEC. 21.94. RIDES.
SEC. 21.98. OFFICE COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, ETC., RENTALS.
SEC. 21.98.1. SWAP MEET OPERATOR.
SEC. 21.98.2. ANTIQUE SHOW AND COLLECTORS’ EXCHANGE SHOW PROMOTER.
SEC. 21.99. RENTING ACCOMMODATIONS.
SEC. 21.102. LAUNDRY, CLEANING AND DYEING AGENT, COLLECTOR, LINEN SUPPLY, SHOE REPAIR.
SEC. 21.108. MONEY LENDERS.
SEC. 21.109. MOTION PICTURE, TELEVISION AND RADIO PRODUCERS.
SEC. 21.124. OIL WELLS.
SEC. 21.141. WAREHOUSE - STORAGE OF GOODS.
SEC. 21.142. STEVEDORES.
SEC. 21.143. TUGBOAT AND BARGE OPERATORS.
SEC. 21.147. THEATRE.
SEC. 21.166. MERCHANDISE WHOLESALE SELLING.
SEC. 21.167. MERCHANDISE - RETAIL SELLING.
SEC. 21.167.1. SALES OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.
SEC. 21.168.1. OUT OF STATE SALES.
SEC. 21.168.2. SALE FOR CONVENIENCE.
SEC. 21.168.3. CERTAIN SOLICITORS DEEMED EMPLOYEES.
SEC. 21.168.4. EXEMPTION - TEMPORARY EXHIBITORS AT TRADESHOWS.
SEC. 21.168.5. CERTIFIED PRODUCERS DEEMED EMPLOYEES.
SEC. 21.169. CHRISTMAS TREES.
SEC. 21.170. CHRISTMAS TREE LOT CLEAN-UP DEPOSITS.
SEC. 21.171. RETAILERS OF NEW PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES.
SEC. 21.187. COMMON CARRIER BUS.
SEC. 21.188. CONTRACTORS.
SEC. 21.189.1. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES.
SEC. 21.189.2. RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTER.
SEC. 21.189.3. CHILD CARE PROVIDERS.
SEC. 21.189.4. MULTIMEDIA BUSINESSES.
SEC. 21.190. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS.
SEC. 21.190.1. EXEMPTION.
SEC. 21.191. HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS.
SEC. 21.192. PERSONAL PROPERTY RENTAL.
SEC. 21.192.1. RENTAL - OUT OF STATE PROPERTY.
SEC. 21.193. SALE OF REAL PROPERTY.
SEC. 21.194. TRANSPORTING PERSONS FOR HIRE.
SEC. 21.195. TRUCKING - HAULING
SEC. 21.196. MISCELLANEOUS TRUCKING.
SEC. 21.197. TELEPHONE COMPANIES.
SEC. 21.199. SALES TAX.
ARTICLE 1.1 TELEPHONE, ELECTRICITY AND GAS USERS TAX
ARTICLE 1.2 1984 OLYMPIC GAMES TICKET DISTRIBUTION TAX
ARTICLE 1.3 COMMERCIAL TENANT’S OCCUPANCY TAX
ARTICLE 1.5 USE TAX [Suspended]
ARTICLE 1.6 UNIFORM SALES AND USE TAX
ARTICLE 1.7 TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
ARTICLE 1.8 CIGARETTE TAX ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 1.9 REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
ARTICLE 1.10 DWELLING UNIT CONSTRUCTION TAX
ARTICLE 1.11 PAYROLL EXPENSE TAX
ARTICLE 1.12 TAX PENALTY AMNESTY OF 2020
ARTICLE 1.13 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TAX
ARTICLE 1.14 SPECIAL FIRE SAFETY AND PARAMEDIC COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT TAX
ARTICLE 1.15 PARKING OCCUPANCY TAX
ARTICLE 1.16 SPECIAL POLICE COMMUNICATIONS / 911 SYSTEM TAX
ARTICLE 1.17 ENTERPRISE ZONE HIRING TAX CREDIT VOUCHER APPLICATION FEES
ARTICLE 2 DEFINITIONS - AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURE - REVOCATION OF PERMITS
ARTICLE 6 BICYCLES AND VEHICLES
ARTICLE 8 ADVERTISING
ARTICLE 9 REPOSSESSION OF MOTOR VEHICLES - PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER III PUBLIC HEALTH CODE
CHAPTER IV PUBLIC WELFARE
CHAPTER V PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER VI PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY
CHAPTER VII TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER VIII TRAFFIC
CHAPTER IX BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER X BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER XI NOISE REGULATION
CHAPTER XII THE WATER CONSERVATION PLAN OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
CHAPTER XIII THE EMERGENCY ENERGY CURTAILMENT PLAN OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
CHAPTER XV RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER XVI HOUSING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER XVII RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THE LOS ANGELES AIRPORTS
CHAPTER XVIII EMPLOYEE WAGES AND PROTECTIONS
CHAPTER XIX ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
CHAPTER XX COVID-19 PROTECTION AND RECOVERY*
TABLES
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SEC. 21.83. DANCE HALL.
 
   (a)   “DANCE HALL” shall mean any place where the business of holding or conducting public dances is regularly carried on provided that nothing in this section contained shall be deemed or construed to require the holder of a registration certificate to conduct the business of a public dance hall to procure any additional registration certificate to conduct a dancing academy, provided that such dancing academy is conducted at the same location and under the same management as the public dance hall.
 
   (b)   (Amended by Ord. No. 166,204, Eff. 10/11/90, Oper. 1/1/91.) For every person engaged in the business of conducting any public dance hall, the tax shall be:
 
   For 1,000 square feet or less of dance floor area in such dance hall, $133.05 per quarter;
 
   Over 1,000 square feet and not more than 2,000 square feet, $254.90 per quarter;
 
   Over 2,000 square feet and not more than 3,000 square feet, $365.75 per quarter;
 
   Over 3,000 square feet and not more than 4,000 square feet, $465.60 per quarter;
 
   Over 4,000 square feet and not more than 5,000 square feet, $554.30 per quarter;
 
   Over 5,000 square feet and not more than 6,000 square feet, $631.80 per quarter;
 
   Over 6,000 square feet and not more than 7,000 square feet, $698.35 per quarter;
 
   Over 7,000 square feet and not more than 8,000 square feet, $753.85 per quarter;
 
   Over 8,000 square feet and not more than 9,000 square feet, $798.20 per quarter;
 
   Over 9,000 square feet and not more than 10,000 square feet, $831.35 per quarter;
 
   Over 10,000 square feet and not more than 11, 000 square feet, $853.55 per quarter;
 
   Over 11,000 square feet, $853.55 per quarter, plus $11.00 per quarter for each additional 1,000 square feet or fractional part thereof.
 
 
SEC. 21.85. PUBLIC DANCE.
   (Amended by Ord. No. 166,204, Eff. 10/11/90, Oper. 1/1/91.)
 
   For every person conducting or staging any public dance, whether for profit or not, to which the public at large is admitted or in which the public at large is allowed to participate, the tax shall be $177.38 per day.
 
 
SEC. 21.94. RIDES.
   (Amended by Ord. No. 174,241, Eff. 11/3/01, Oper. 1/1/01.)
 
   (a)   For every person engaged in the business of conducting or operating a ferris wheel, scenic railway, or any ride by boat or car for the amusement of the public, any merry-go-round, swing or similar device, the tax shall be $443.44 per year or fractional part thereof.
 
   (b)   The provisions of this section shall not apply to the holder of a registration certificate issued in connection with the conduct of an amusement park under other sections of this article.
 
   (c)   No tax shall be required for any person conducting or operating a ride at any carnival, fair, festival or like activity of a temporary nature conducted or operated by a California Agricultural District. (Amended by Ord. No. 178,101, Eff. 1/9/07.)
 
 
SEC. 21.98. OFFICE COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, ETC., RENTALS.
   (Repealed by Ord. No. 178,101, Eff. 1/9/07.)
 
 
SEC. 21.98.1. SWAP MEET OPERATOR.
   (Repealed by Ord. No. 178,101, Eff. 1/9/07.)
 
 
SEC. 21.98.2. ANTIQUE SHOW AND COLLECTORS’ EXCHANGE SHOW PROMOTER.
   (Repealed by Ord. No. 178,101, Eff. 1/9/07.)
 
 
SEC. 21.99. RENTING ACCOMMODATIONS.
   (Repealed by Ord. No. 178,101, Eff. 1/9/07.)
 
 
SEC. 21.102. LAUNDRY, CLEANING AND DYEING AGENT, COLLECTOR, LINEN SUPPLY, SHOE REPAIR.
   (Repealed by Ord. No. 178,101, Eff. 1/9/07.)
 
 
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