Any person, firm or corporation subject to the provisions of this chapter, who fails or refuses to apply for a business license for a business to which the provisions of this chapter apply, or to make tax returns or to pay any tax when due, or who makes any false statement or representation in or in connection with any tax return or any application for a business license or tax return, or who otherwise violates or refuses to comply with any provision of this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person, firm or corporation is guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 for each day or portion thereof which such person, firm or corporation is found guilty of noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter. [Ord. 253 § 1, 2000; Ord. 215 § 1, 1999.]