(A) Generally. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to the penalty set forth in § 110.46.
(B) Penalty for operation of business without receipt. Any person engaging in or managing any business, occupation or profession without first paying a business tax, if required hereunder, shall be subject to a penalty of twenty-five percent (25%) of the tax determined to be due, in addition to any other fee or penalty provided by law or ordinance. The business must cease operation in the city until the business tax is paid and a business tax receipt is issued.
(C) Attorney's fees. If the city is required to initiate legal proceedings against any persons to enforce the provisions of this chapter, including appellate proceedings, the city shall be entitled torecover reasonable attorney's fees, court costs and such additional costs the court shall deem appropriate.
('74 Code, § 13-42 (part)) (Ord. 83-53, passed 9-15-83; Am. Ord. 95-38, passed 9-21-95; Am. Ord. 2006-136, passed 12-21-06) Penalty, see § 110.46