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City of Pittsfield, MA
Berkshire County
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[Ord. No. 558, § 1, 10-20-1986; Ord. No. 1198, § I, 9-26-2017]
The Tax Collector semi-annually shall compile a list of all persons, corporations and business enterprises that have neglected or refused to pay any local taxes, fees, assessments, betterments or other charges for no less than a six-month period. No party shall be added to the list that has filed an application for abatement for any such taxes or charges before the proper governmental authority including the Appellate Tax Board.
[Ord. No. 558, § 1, 10-20-1986]
The Tax Collector shall annually furnish the list as described in § 11-40, to all municipal licensing authorities.
[Ord. No. 558, § 1, 10-20-1986; Ord. No. 790, § 1, 8-15-1995]
The appropriate municipal licensing authority may deny, revoke or suspend any license or permit including renewals and transfers of any party whose name appears on the list defined in § 11-40, provided, however, that written notice is given to the party by registered mail and the party is given a hearing not earlier than 14 days after said notice. Notices of any such hearings shall also be furnished by the Tax Collector.
[Ord. No. 558, § 1, 10-20-1986]
Being on said list defined in § 11-40 shall be prima facie evidence for denial of any permit by any municipal licensing authority.
[Ord. No. 558, § 1, 10-20-1986; Ord. No. 1198, § II, 9-26-2017]
Any license denied, suspended or revoked under this article shall not be reissued or renewed until the appropriate licensing authority receives a certificate from the Tax Collector stating that the party is in good standing with respect to all delinquent payments. The municipal licensing authority shall be empowered to authorize a payment plan for the delinquent party and may condition the continued use of any license or permit upon adherence to such plan. Failure to comply with such a payment plan shall be grounds for the suspension or revocation of any license or permit. This article shall not apply to any license or permit issued for open burning, bicycles, sales of articles for charitable purposes, children work permits, clubs, associations, dog licenses, marriage licenses and theatrical events and public exhibition permits.
[Ord. No. 674, § 7, 5-29-1991; Ord. No. 749, § 2, 5-25-1994; Ord. No. 1151, § VII, 9-29-2015; Ord. No. 1198, § III, 9-26-2017]
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, with the exception of § 11-9.1, shall pay the fines as stated below:
First offense
$50
Second offense
$100
Third and each subsequent offense
$300
Each day in which any violation exists shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense. The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the Building Inspectors' Office, Fire Department, Public Services Department, Board of Health, and the Police Department.