(A) The penalty for violation of any provision of this chapter for which another penalty is not otherwise already provided, shall be as set forth in § 10.99.
(B) Any person violating any provision of §§ 150.30 through 150.36 shall, upon conviction, be punished as provided in G.S. § 14-4 for the violation of municipal ordinances. Every day that person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any final order or direction of the Town Clerk or other designated official or governing body made by virtue and in pursuance of §§ 150.30 through 150.36 shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
('70 Code, Ch. G, Art. IV § 4-10)
(1) Civil penalties. Any person who violates any of the provisions of §§ 150.45 through 150.52 shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $100 per violation. No penalty shall be assessed until the person alleged to be in violation has been notified of the violation. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation. The Address Administrator shall determine the amount of the civil penalty to be assessed under this section and shall make written demand for payment upon the person under the violation and shall set forth in detail a description of the violation for which the penalty has been imposed. If payment is not received within 60 days after demand for payment is made, the matter shall be referred to the Town Attorney for institution of a civil action in the name of the town in the appropriate division of the general courts of justice for recovery of the penalty.
(2) Criminal penalties. Any person who knowingly or willfully violates the provisions of §§ 1150.45 through 150.52, or who knowingly or willfully initiates or continues unapproved actions shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment not to exceed 30 days, or by a fine not to exceed $50.
(Ord. 94-95-02, passed 7-11-94)
(D) Any person who violates any of the provisions of §§ 150.60 through 150.66 shall be subject to the following penalty provision: A penalty of $100 shall be levied against the customer of record and/or their contractors upon determination by the Director of intentional violation. Payment of such penalty shall be a condition of the continued provision of electric service. All penalties listed herein are to be applied in addition to those indicated by similar North Carolina state anti-tampering ordinances.
(Ord. 94-95-06, passed 10-10-94)