SEC. 21.09. BUSINESS TAX REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES — POSTING AND KEEPING.
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(a) Every person engaged in a business subject to tax under the provisions of this article and which business is conducted at or from a fixed place of business shall keep the registration certificate issued therefor posted in a conspicuous place upon the premises at or from which the business is conducted.
(b) Every person engaged in a business subject to tax under the provisions of this article but not operating from a fixed place of business shall keep the registration certificate issued therefor upon their person at all times while engaging in the business for which it is issued.
(c) Whenever identifying stickers or symbols have been issued for each vehicle, device, machine, or other piece of equipment included in the measure of a business tax, or for each coin-operated machine the gross receipts from which are the measure of the tax, the person to whom such stickers or symbols have been issued shall keep firmly affixed upon each vehicle, device, machine, piece of equipment or coin-operated machine the identifying sticker or symbol which has been issued therefor. Such sticker or symbol shall not be removed from any vehicle, device, machine, piece of equipment or coin-operated machine kept in use, during the period for which the sticker or symbol is issued.
(d) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to fail to affix as required herein any identifying sticker or symbol to the vehicle, device, machine, piece of equipment, or coin- operated machine for which it has been issued, or to give away, sell or transfer such identifying sticker or symbol to another person, or to permit its use by another person.
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▸ Chapter I
Overview- Article 1
- Article 1.2
- Article 1.5
- Article 2
- Article 2.9
- Article 3
- Article 4
- Article 4.3
- Article 4.4
- Article 4.5
- Article 5
- Article 6
- Article 6.1
- Article 7
- Article 8
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▸ Article 9
Overview- SEC. 19.00. FILING OF APPLICATIONS AND APPEALS.
- SEC. 19.01. FILING FEE – APPLICATIONS AND APPEALS.
- SEC. 19.02. FILING FEES – DIVISION OF LAND AND PRIVATE STREET …
- SEC. 19.03. FEES FOR GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY.
- SEC. 19.04. FEES FOR SIGN-OFF OR CLEARANCE REQUESTS.
- SEC. 19.05. FILING FEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCES.
- SEC. 19.06. FILING FEES FOR COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS.
- SEC. 19.07. FEES FOR FLOOD HAZARD REPORTS AND COMPLIANCE CHECKS.
- SEC. 19.08. SURCHARGE FOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTERS.
- SEC. 19.09. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND COUNSELING SERVICES.
- SEC. 19.10. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FEES.
- SEC. 19.11. ANNUAL INSPECTION OF COMPLIANCE WITH FLOOR AREA RA…
- SEC. 19.13. SURCHARGE FOR AUTOMATED SYSTEMS FOR THE DEPARTMENT…
- SEC. 19.14. FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT OF HOUSING COVENANTS.
- SEC. 19.15. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ASSESSMENT, TRANSPORT…
- SEC. 19.16. GENERAL PLAN MAINTENANCE SURCHARGE FOR THE DEPARTM…
- SEC. 19.17. PARK FEE.
- SEC. 19.18. AFFORDABLE HOUSING LINKAGE FEE.
- SEC. 19.19. WESTSIDE MOBILITY TRANSPORTATION FEES.
- SEC. 19.20. DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY BENEFITS FEE ORDINANCE.
- SEC. 21.00. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 21.01. UNLAWFUL BUSINESS NOT AUTHORIZED.
- SEC. 21.02. CONSTITUTIONAL EXEMPTIONS.
- SEC. 21.03. IMPOSITION OF TAX.
- SEC. 21.04. DUE DATES.
- SEC. 21.05. DELINQUENT DATES – INTEREST – PENALTIES.
- SEC. 21.06. SEPARATE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE REQUIRED FOR EAC…
- SEC. 21.07. REFUNDS OF OVERPAYMENTS.
- SEC. 21.08. BUSINESS TAX REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE — FORM.
- SEC. 21.09. BUSINESS TAX REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES — POSTING A…
- SEC. 21.10. BUSINESS TAX REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES — CHARGE FO…
- SEC. 21.11. BUSINESS TAX REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE —TRANSFER.
- SEC. 21.12. BUSINESS TAX REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES —SUSPENSION.
- SEC. 21.13. NEWLY ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES – COMPUTATION OF BUSI…
- SEC. 21.14. WRITTEN STATEMENTS – WHEN REQUIRED – COMPUTATION O…
- SEC. 21.15. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE – DUTY TO ENFORCE – POWERS – R…
- SEC. 21.16. ASSESSMENT — ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDY.
- SEC. 21.17. CONFIDENTIAL CHARACTER OF INFORMATION OBTAINED – D…
- SEC. 21.18. DELINQUENT TAXES – INSTALLMENT PAYMENT.
- SEC. 21.19. DELINQUENT TAXES – SUIT FOR RECOVERY.
- SEC. 21.20. DELINQUENT TAXES – DEBT NOT DISCHARGED BY PENAL CO…
- SEC. 21.21. DELINQUENT TAXES – UNCOLLECTIBLE.
- SEC. 21.22. RELIGIOUS, CHARITY, ETC.; PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE O…
- SEC. 21.23. EFFECT OF REPEALS AND AMENDMENTS.
- SEC. 21.24. EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS HAVING EQUAL OR GREATER PAYR…
- SEC. 21.25. RELIEF FOR EARTHQUAKE INTERRUPTION.
- SEC. 21.26. EMPOWERMENT ZONE - CITY BUSINESS TAX REDUCTIONS, L…
- SEC. 21.27. ENTERTAINMENT AND MULTIMEDIA BUSINESS TAX LIMITATI…
- SEC. 21.28. FISCAL YEAR REPORTING.
- SEC. 21.29. SMALL BUSINESS EXEMPTION.
- SEC. 21.30. NEW BUSINESS EXEMPTION.
- SEC. 21.31. SETTLEMENT BUREAU.
- SEC. 21.32. REWARDS FOR INFORMATION.
- SEC. 21.33. [TAX RATES.]
- SEC. 21.41. GROSS RECEIPTS FUND CLASS 1.
- SEC. 21.42. GROSS RECEIPTS FUND CLASS 2.
- SEC. 21.43. GROSS RECEIPTS FUND CLASS 2.
- SEC. 21.44. GROSS RECEIPTS FUND CLASS 4.
- SEC. 21.45. GROSS RECEIPTS FUND CLASS 5.
- SEC. 21.46. GROSS RECEIPTS FUND CLASS 6.
- SEC. 21.47. GROSS RECEIPTS FUND CLASS 7.
- SEC. 21.48. GROSS RECEIPTS FUND CLASS 8.
- SEC. 21.49. GROSS RECEIPTS FUND CLASS 9.
- SEC. 21.50. TAXATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA COLLECTIVES.
- SEC. 21.51. TAXATION OF CANNABIS.
- SEC. 21.52. TAXATION OF MEDICAL CANNABIS.
- SEC. 21.53. AMUSEMENT PARK.
- SEC. 21.55. AUCTIONEER.
- SEC. 21.56. AUTO PARK
- SEC. 21.59. BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, ETC.
- SEC. 21.62. BILLIARDS, ETC.
- SEC. 21.63. AMUSEMENT MACHINES.
- SEC. 21.64. COIN-OPERATED PHONOGRAPHS AND MUSIC MACHINES.
- SEC. 21.65. VENDING MACHINES.
- SEC. 21.70. BOWLING ALLEY, SKEE-BALL SHUFFLEBOARD, ETC.
- SEC. 21.74. CIRCUSES.
- SEC. 21.75. SIDE SHOWS, CARNIVALS, CONCESSIONS.
- SEC. 21.78. COLLECTION AGENCIES.
- SEC. 21.79. COMMISSION BROKERS.
- SEC. 21.80. INDEPENDENT TELEMARKETING AGENCY.
- SEC. 21.83. DANCE HALL.
- SEC. 21.85. PUBLIC DANCE.
- SEC. 21.94. RIDES.
- SEC. 21.98. OFFICE COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, ETC., RENTALS.
- SEC. 21.99. RENTING ACCOMMODATIONS.
- SEC. 21.102. LAUNDRY, CLEANING AND DYEING AGENT, COLLECTOR, LI…
- SEC. 21.108. MONEY LENDERS.
- SEC. 21.109. MOTION PICTURE, TELEVISION AND RADIO PRODUCERS.
- SEC. 21.124. OIL WELLS.
- SEC. 21.141. WAREHOUSE – STORAGE OF GOODS.
- SEC. 21.142. STEVEDORES.
- SEC. 21.143. TUGBOAT AND BARGE OPERATORS.
- SEC. 21.147. THEATRE.
- SEC. 21.166. MERCHANDISE WHOLESALE SELLING.
- SEC. 21.167. MERCHANDISE – RETAIL SELLING.
- § 21.168
- SEC. 21.169. CHRISTMAS TREES.
- SEC. 21.170. CHRISTMAS TREE LOT CLEAN-UP DEPOSITS.
- SEC. 21.171. RETAILERS OF NEW PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES.
- SEC. 21.187. COMMON CARRIER BUS.
- SEC. 21.188. CONTRACTORS.
- § 21.189
- SEC. 21.190. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS.
- SEC. 21.191. HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS.
- SEC. 21.192. PERSONAL PROPERTY RENTAL.
- SEC. 21.193. SALE OF REAL PROPERTY.
- SEC. 21.194. TRANSPORTING PERSONS FOR HIRE.
- SEC. 21.195. TRUCKING – HAULING
- SEC. 21.196. MISCELLANEOUS TRUCKING.
- SEC. 21.197. TELEPHONE COMPANIES.
- SEC. 21.199. SALES TAX.
- Article 1.1
- Article 1.2
- Article 1.3
- Article 1.5
- Article 1.6
- Article 1.7
- Article 1.8
- Article 1.9
- Article 1.10
- Article 1.11
- Article 1.12
- Article 1.13
- Article 1.14
- Article 1.15
- Article 1.16
- Article 1.17
- Article 8
- Article 9
- Chapter IX
- Chapter XV
- Chapter XVI