(A) Members of the Police Department are empowered to issue citations to any person if there is reasonable cause to believe that the person has violated any provision of this subchapter. A civil penalty of $25 may be levied against any such person. Each wild or vicious animal, and each day's continuing violation, shall constitute a separate and distinct violation, subject to further penalties.
(B) Violation of this subchapter shall also constitute a misdemeanor, punishable upon conviction by a fine not to exceed $50, or imprisonment of not more than 30 days, as provided in G.S. 14-4.
(C) Alternatively, the city may apply to the appropriate court for an injunction and order of abatement requiring a violator to correct any unlawful condition relating to this subchapter existing on his property, pursuant to G.S. 160A-175.
(Ord. 19-27, passed 8-5-19)