In addition to requiring a business license for all entities that operate or conduct a utility inside city limits, per Blaine Municipal Code 3.19 a six percent (6%) tax is levied on the gross income derived from the following businesses:

Electric energy
Natural gas
Television by cable
Garbage or solid waste refuse
Telephone service, including but not limited to cellular and mobile telephone service

Utility taxes are due quarterly:
1st quarter 2008 - due April 30th
2nd quarter 2008 - due July 31st
3rd quarter 2008 - due October 31st
4th quarter 2008 - due January 1st