For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the following meanings:
"Business"
shall mean (Section
5.04.040 (3)) an establishment engaged in one or more commercial or mercantile activities for the purpose of earning, in whole or in part, a profit or livelihood whether or not a profit or livelihood is actually earned thereby.
"Business activity"
shall mean a commercial or mercantile activity, together
with all devices, machines, articles, and appurtenances used therein,
which is conducted for the purpose of earning, in whole or in part,
a profit or livelihood whether or not a profit or livelihood is actually
earned thereby.
"Cash"
means valid United States currency, in the form of both paper
Federal Reserve Notes and metal coins. "Cash" does not include: (1)
currency issued under the authority of any country other than the
United States; (2) any paper instrument other than a Federal Reserve
Note (including, but not limited to, any check, bond, or promissory
note); (3) any coin that is not legal tender in the United States;
(4) any counterfeit notes or coins; and (5) Federal Reserve Notes
in denominations larger than $100.
(Ord. 19-1085 § 3, 2019)
It shall be unlawful for any business engaging in business activity
with a physical location in the city open to customers to refuse to
accept payments for goods or services in cash from customers.
(Ord. 19-1085 § 3, 2019)
A violation of this title is subject to the administrative penalty provisions of Sections
1.08.030 through
1.08.070 of this code. Where the violation is of a continuing nature, each day or portion thereof wherein the violation continues constitutes a separate and distinct violation.
(Ord. 19-1085 § 3, 2019)