Daphne City waives Toyota Late Business License Renewal Fines

Delayed filing of one’s business license in the City of Daphne can cost merchants up to 30% in late fee fines. When Eastern Shore Toyota filed their business licenses late, they incurred a total of $17,043 in late fee penalties. The dealership cited personal reasons for delaying to file in time and requested that the city waive their charges.

Council members differed over whether or not to grant Toyota their request. However when voted upon the council agreed 4-2 to cut Toyota’s penalties in half.

According to Baldwin County Now, Councilman August Palumbo who disagreed with the waiver said “I don’t recall this ever being done while I was on the council. I would have a proclivity to help the business considering the circumstances … this is setting a precedent. As the attorney’s like to (say), it is a slippery slope. I am sure there are other businesses who may come forward with reasons as compelling as this. Whatever we do, it is opening that door,” Palumbo said.

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