The business tax required by this chapter is imposed through the taxing power of the city solely for the purpose of obtaining general revenue. Payment of the tax and issuance of a business tax certificate does not release or in any way excuse a person from compliance with other applicable provisions of this code or other laws, including any permit or other licensing requirements by the city or other government agencies. Issuance of the business tax certificate does not entitle the holder thereof to conduct a business in a manner or location otherwise prohibited or regulated by law. (Ord. 1921 NCS §2 (part), 1993.)