Levy and collection of privilege or license tax from persons, firms, etc., carrying on business, etc., in territory exempt from taxation generally.

The council or governing body of the city shall have no authority or power to levy and collect a privilege or license tax on or from any person, firm, or corporation for carrying on any business, trade, or occupation in the territory exempt from city taxation under the provisions of this article, except as provided in this article.

(Code 1907, §1118; Code 1923, §1812; Code 1940, T. 37, §180.)