(A) It shall be the joint and several duty of every terminal operator of a video gaming terminal(s) to secure from each person participating in the play of a video gaming terminal the push tax imposed by this chapter. For purposes of this chapter, it shall be presumed that the amount of the push tax imposed on each person, unless the taxpayer or tax collector provides otherwise with books, records, or other documentary evidence, has been collected from the person by the terminal operator. Push tax payments accompanied by tax returns prescribed by the city shall be remitted to the city on or before the 20th day of the month following the month in which payment for the push tax is made.
(B) Every terminal operator of a video gaming terminal who is required to collect the push tax by this chapter shall be considered a tax collector for the city. All push tax amounts collected shall be held by the terminal operator as trustee for and on behalf of the city. The failure of the terminal operator to collect the tax shall not excuse or release the person from the obligation to pay the tax. The ultimate incidence of the push tax shall remain on the person and shall never be shifted to the terminal operator.
(C) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, in order to permit sound fiscal planning and budgeting by the city, no person shall be entitled to a refund of, or credit for, the push tax imposed by this chapter unless the person files a claim for a refund or credit within one year after the date on which the push tax was paid or remitted to the city.
(D) The terminal operator of any video gaming terminal(s) shall be subject to audit, inspection, and record keeping provisions of this code. It shall be unlawful for any terminal operator and/or person to prevent, hinder, or interfere with the city's officials, employees, and/or agents designated to discharge their respective duties in the performance and enforcement of the terminal(s) to keep accurate and complete books and records to which the city's officials, employees, and/or agents will at all times have full access.
(Ord. 21-O-2314, passed 10-31-2021) Penalty, see § 36.999