The information furnished to or secured by the tax collector, his deputies, or other employees of the city pursuant to Sections 5.04.160 through 5.04.190 shall be confidential. Any disclosure or use of such information by any officer or employee of the city which is not reasonably and directly related to the enforcement or administration of this chapter is unauthorized and shall constitute a misdemeanor for which such officer or employee shall be subject to the penalty provisions of this chapter in addition to any other penalties provided by law.
(Prior code § 5.04.140(B) (Ord. 494 § 11(b), 1960))