(a) Original delinquency. Any operator who fails to remit any tax imposed by this chapter within the time required shall pay a penalty equal to ten percent of the amount of the tax due, in addition to the tax.
(b) Continued delinquency. Any operator who fails to remit any delinquent remittances on or before a period of 30 days following the date on which the remittance first became delinquent shall pay a second delinquency penalty equal to ten percent of the amount of the tax and previous penalty first imposed. An additional penalty equal to ten percent of the total tax and penalty of the previous 30-day period shall be added for each successive 30-day period the account remains delinquent.
(c) Fraud. If the Director of Finance determines that the nonpayment of any remittance due under this chapter is due to fraud, a penalty equal to 25 percent of the amount of the tax shall be added thereto, in addition to the penalties stated in subsections (a) and (b) hereof.
(d) Interest. In addition to the previous penalties imposed, any operator who fails to remit any tax imposed by this chapter shall pay interest at the rate of one and one-half percent per month, or fraction thereof, on the amount of the tax, exclusive of penalties, from the date on which the remittance first became delinquent, until paid.
(e) Penalties during pendency of appeal. No penalty provided under the terms of this chapter shall be imposed during the pendency of appeal to the Tax Appeals Committee provided for in this chapter.
(Ord. 91-62, passed 10-24-1991)