Chapter 3.08
SALES AND USE TAX
Sections:
3.08.030 Administration and collection.
3.08.060 Penalty for violation.
3.08.010 Imposed.
There is imposed a sales, or use, tax upon every taxable event, as defined in RCW 82.14.020, occurring within the city. The tax shall be imposed upon and collected from those persons from whom the state sales or use tax is collected pursuant to Chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW. (Ord. 484 § 1, 1972)
3.08.020 Rate.
The rate of the tax imposed by NMC 3.08.010 shall not exceed one-half of one percent of the selling price or value of the article used; provided, however, that during such period as there is in effect a sales or use tax imposed by the county, the rate of tax imposed by this chapter shall not exceed four hundred twenty-five one-thousandths of one percent. (Ord. 484 § 2, 1972)
3.08.030 Administration and collection.
The administration and collection of the tax imposed by this chapter shall be in accordance with the provisions of RCW 82.14.050. (Ord. 484 § 3, 1972)
3.08.040 Records inspection.
The city consents to the inspection of such records as are necessary to qualify the city for inspection of records of the Department of Revenue, pursuant to RCW 82.32.330. (Ord. 484 § 4, 1972)
3.08.050 Contract authorized.
The mayor is authorized to sign and the clerk/treasurer to attest a contract with the Department of Revenue for the administration of the tax. (Ord. 484 § 5, 1972)
3.08.060 Penalty for violation.
Any seller who fails or refuses to collect the tax as required with the intent to violate the provisions of this chapter or to gain some advantage or benefit, either direct or indirect, and any buyer who refuses to pay any tax due under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined in an amount not less than $100.00. (Ord. 484 § 6, 1972)