A. Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by fine of not more than $100.00.

B. Every full business day during which any business activity continues to be conducted in violation of this chapter shall be deemed a separate offense.

C. When a business fails to renew its license before February 1st, a late charge will be added per month until paid.

D. No license shall be issued to any person hereunder if such person has, previous to making application therefor, conducted a business within the city while this chapter was in effect without a current, valid license issued hereunder, unless such person pays an additional amount equal to the license fee for the period during which such business was thus conducted.

E. The remedies specified in subsections (A) and (B) of this section shall not be deemed exclusive and, at the option of the city, amounts due and payable hereunder by way of business license fees may be collected from the owner or owners of the business involved by action of law in any court of competent jurisdiction in the state. [Ord. 698 § 11.]