Oakland |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 5. BUSINESS TAXES, PERMITS AND REGULATIONS |
Chapter 5.04. BUSINESS TAXES GENERALLY |
§ 5.04.050. Revenue measure does not permit business otherwise prohibited.
The taxes prescribed by the provisions of this chapter constitute a tax for revenue purposes, and are not regulatory permit fees. The payment of a business tax required by this chapter, and its acceptance by the city, and the issuance of a certificate to any person shall not entitle the holder thereof (1) to carry on any business unless he or she has complied with all of the requirements of this chapter and all other applicable laws, nor (2) to carry on any business activity in any building or on any premises designated in such business tax certificate in the event that such business activity in the building or premises violates of any law.
(Ord. 12838 § 3 (part), 2007; prior code § 5-1.04)