§ 8A-172. Doing business without local business tax receipt.

It shall be unlawful and a violation of this section for any person to carry on or conduct any business or profession for which a receipt is required without first obtaining such receipt. Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be punished by:

(1)

A fine not to exceed double the amount required for such receipt;

(2)

Imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days;

(3)

Both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court having jurisdiction over the cause;

(4)

Fines in accordance with Chapter 8CC of the Code of Miami-Dade County; or

(5)

Completion of the Miami-Dade County Diversion Program, pursuant to Implementing Order of the Board of County Commissioners.

(Ord. No. 72-44, § 1, 8-15-72; Ord. No. 06-191, § 1, 12-19-06; Ord. No. 10-52, § 2, 9-21-10)