As used in this Part, certain terms are defined as follows except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
BUSINESS — Any activity carried on or exercised for gain or profit in the City, including, but not limited to, the sale of merchandise or other tangible personality or the performance of services and the rental of personality and/or realty.
CALENDAR YEAR — The period January 1 to December 31, inclusive.
CITY — The City of Reading.
LICENSE YEAR — The period from January 1 to December 31, inclusive.
PERSON — Any individual, partnership, limited partnership, association, firm or corporation. Whenever used in any clause prescribing or imposing a penalty, the term "person" as applied to associations shall mean the partners or members thereof, and as applied to corporations, the officers thereof.
REVOCATION — To annul or cancel an act, particularly a statement, document, or promise, as if it no longer exists.