The rules relating to the tax on seasonal self-employed business activities are set out in articles L. 2333-88 to L. 2333-90 of the General Local Authorities Code, which are reproduced below:
“Art. L. 2333-88 of the General Local Authorities Code.
Any municipality may, by resolution of the municipal council, institute a tax on unsalaried seasonal commercial activities. The tax is payable by the operator of the site or vehicle where the activity in question is carried out. Those liable to pay the business property tax (cotisation foncière des entreprises) in respect of an activity in the municipality are not liable to pay the tax for that same activity.
“Art. L. 2333-89 of the Code général des collectivités territoriales.
The tax is based on the surface area of the premises or site where the activity is carried out. If it is carried out exclusively in a vehicle, the tax is based on twice the surface area of the vehicle. It is due for each day of activity. ”
“Art. L. 2333-90 of the Code général des collectivités territoriales.
The rate of the tax is set by a decision of the municipal council. This uniform rate may not be less than 0.76 euros per square metre, nor exceed 9.15 euros per square metre per day. “