(a) Every seller of electricity, metered natural gas, metered or bottled liquified petroleum gas, metered or bottled manufactured gas, or water service, shall keep complete records showing all purchases within the town of such commodities or services, which records shall show the price charged upon each purchase and the date thereof, all as set forth by Section 166.234, Florida Statutes. The records shall be kept for inspection by the duly authorized agents of the town during the seller's normal business hours at the official location of the seller's books and records. The duly authorized agents of the town shall have the right, power, and authority to make such transcripts thereof during such times as they may desire. Records shall be retained by the seller for the statutorily required period. (Legislative Authority: Section 166.234, Florida Statutes (2007))
(b) Each meter or measured service of electricity, metered natural gas, metered or bottled liquified petroleum gas, metered or bottled manufactured gas or telephone call shall constitute a separate purchase.
(Ord. 98-02, passed 3-16-98; Am. Ord. 2008-05, adopted 6-18-08)