Shelton — The Shelton City Council on Sept. 16 voted to adopt an amendment to the city’s business license code that raises the exemption threshold for out-of-city businesses.

Interim Finance Director Terri Stitzer presented amendments to Section 5.04.040 of the Shelton Municipal Code, describing the change as an update to the exemption that applies to businesses that do not maintain a place of business within the city. The ordinance raises the cash-flow exemption threshold from $2,000 to $4,000, Stitzer said.

Councilmember motioned to adopt Ordinance No. 2030-02725 as written; the motion passed. The change is intended to reduce the tax burden on very small out-of-city sellers and clarify the license code for small businesses. Staff said they would monitor the change and report back as needed.