APPLICATION; FALSE STATEMENT THEREON.

Raleigh City Code § 2-2016

in effect

Sec. 2-2016. - APPLICATION; FALSE STATEMENT THEREON. (a) Every person desiring to obtain a license for the privilege of engaging in a business within the City shall make application therefor in writing to the Revenue Collector. The application, to be made on a form provided by the Revenue Collector, shall contain the following information: (i) name and nature of the business for which the license is sought; (ii) the address where the business is conducted, and a mailing address for the business, if different; (iii) the name and address of the person filling out the application, and his relationship to the business; (iv) the gross receipts of the business for the most recently completed tax year, if applicable; and (v) any other information which the Revenue Collector determines to be necessary. (b) Any person who willfully makes a false statement on a license application shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined or imprisoned in the discretion of the court and any fine shall be in addition to the amount of the tax. (c) The following types of businesses shall pay a nonrefundable application fee of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) to offset the cost of investigations required. Upon approval these businesses shall also pay the applicable privilege license tax as specified: (1) Class one—Entertainment centers. (2) Class two—Entertainment centers. (3) Dance halls. (4) Private clubs. (5) Public clubs. (6) Establishments with live entertainment, but without alcoholic beverages. (Ord. No. 1985-677, §1, 11-19-85; Ord. No. 2001-935, §4, 2-6-01)

Source: City of Raleigh, North Carolina, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/raleigh/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=DIVIICOGEOR_PT2FI_CH2RETA_ARTBPRLITA_S2-2016APFASTTHFetched: 11/1/2026