§ 91.999 PENALTY.

   (A)   Violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor as provided by G.S. § 14-4 and may be punished as provided by § 10.99.

   (B)   Any person who intentionally calls the E911 number for other than purposes of obtaining public safety assistance commits a misdemeanor.

   (C)   Civil penalties may be imposed in accordance with the following procedure:

      (1)   Initial notification of violation, in writing by first class mail, to the last known address of the person to be notified.

      (2)   If not corrected within ten days, a warning citation may be issued.

      (3)   If not corrected within seven days of issuance of a warning citation, a second citation including a fine of $25 may be issued.

      (4)   Each day the violation continues shall constitute a separate violation of this chapter.

   (D)   Road name signs. Violations of §§ 91.100 through 91.102 shall be punishable by maximum fines of up to $250 for each violation.

(Ord. passed 5-7-90; Amended 3-19-12; Amended 4-5-21)