Except as may be otherwise provided by the laws of the state, and notwithstanding any other ordinances or resolutions enacted by the Town Council, whether or not codified in this code, to the extent of any conflict, the provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to the levy, assessment, and collection of licenses required and taxes imposed on businesses, trades, professions, and callings and upon the persons engaged in such businesses, trades, professions, and callings within the town.
(1998 Code, § 14-37)