The transient shall pay the tax to the operator at the time the rent is paid. If the rent is paid in installments, a proportionate share of the tax shall be paid with each installment. The unpaid tax shall be due upon the transient's ceasing to occupy space in the hotel, timeshare estate rental or other lodgings. If for any reason the tax due is not paid to the operator, the tax collector may require the transient to pay such tax directly to the tax collector.
(`64 Code, Sec. 29-7) (Ord. No. 2469)