§ 3.32.070. Notice of intention to engage in activity to be filed.

In order that the city may identify those persons who are subject to taxation under this chapter, each person, association or organization shall file with the clerk-treasurer a sworn declaration of intent to conduct an activity taxable under this chapter, upon a form to be prescribed by the clerk-treasurer, file a letter of intent with the chief of police; together with a copy of the license issued therefor by the Washington State Gambling Commission. The sworn declaration shall be made within ten business days after issuance of the license, and prior to conducting or operating the taxable activity. Furthermore, unless waived by the chief of police, the applicant shall not conduct or operate any activity prior to the expiration of a ten-day period following the filing of the sworn declaration, or the notification as prescribed to the law enforcement agency. Any person, association or organization conducting or operating any gambling activity subject to taxation under this chapter prior to the effective date of this chapter and intending to continue the conduction or operation of such gambling activity on or after the effective date of this chapter shall be charged for such filing, which is not for the purpose of regulation of this activity but for the purpose of administration of this chapter only. Failure to timely file shall not excuse any person, association or organization from any tax liability.

(Ord. 705 § 7, 1978)