3.54.250 Unlawful actions – Violation – Penalties.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person liable for fees under this chapter (or other chapters as listed):
1. To violate or fail to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter or any lawful rule or regulation adopted by the director;
2. To make any false statement on any license application or tax return;
3. To aid or abet any person in any attempt to evade payment of a license fee or tax;
4. To fail to appear or testify in response to a subpoena issued pursuant to the rules of procedure of the office of the hearing examiner;
5. To testify falsely in any investigation, audit, or proceeding conducted pursuant to this chapter.
B. Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is a gross misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a violation of this chapter may be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000, imprisonment not to exceed one year, or both fine and imprisonment. Penalties or punishments provided in this chapter shall be in addition to all other penalties provided by law.
C. Any person, or officer of a corporation, convicted of continuing to engage in business after the revocation of a license shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine not to exceed $5,000, or imprisonment not to exceed one year, or both fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 6814 § 2 (Exh. B), 2021.)