§ 10.18 SECTION HISTORIES; STATUTORY REFERENCES.

   (A)   As histories for the code sections, the specific number and passage date of the original ordinance and amending ordinances, if any, are listed following the text of the code section. Example: (Ord. 10, passed 5-13-1960; Ord. 15, passed 1-1-1970; Ord. 20, passed 1-1-1980; Ord. 25, passed 1-1-1985)

   (B)   (1)   A statutory cite included in the history indicates that the text of the section reads substantially the same as the statute. Example: (G.S. § 160A-11) (Ord. 10, passed 1-17-1980; Ord. 20, passed 1-1-1985)

      (2)   A statutory cite set forth as a “statutory reference” following the text of the section indicates that the reader should refer to that statute for further information. Example:

§ 39.01 PUBLIC RECORDS AVAILABLE.

   This municipality shall make available to any person for inspection or copying all

public records, unless otherwise exempted by state law.

Statutory reference:
   Inspection of public records, see G.S. §§ 132-1 et seq.

   (C)   If a section of this code is derived from the previous code of ordinances of the town published in a prior year and subsequently amended, the previous code section number shall be indicated in the history by “(Prior Code, §           )”.

(Prior Code, § 10.18)

§ 10.99 GENERAL PENALTY.

   (A)   Unless otherwise specifically provided, violation of any provision of this code or ordinances shall subject the offender to a civil penalty in the amount of $100, to be recovered by the town. Violators shall be issued written notice of the violation which must be paid within 30 days after receipt of said notice. If the violator does not pay the penalty within 30 days, the town may recover such penalty, and all subsequently accruing penalties, in a civil action.

   (B)   Each day’s continuing violation of any ordinance provision shall be a separate and distinct offense.

   (C)   Notwithstanding division (A) above, all ordinances may also be enforced by appropriate equitable remedies issuing from a court of competent jurisdiction.

   (D)   Unless otherwise specifically provided, violations of any provision of this code of ordinances shall not be a misdemeanor.

   (E)   If any division of this section is held to be invalid or unenforceable, all other divisions shall nevertheless continue in full force and effect.

   (F)   In the event it is necessary for the town to institute a civil action to collect a civil penalty for the violation of any provisions of any town ordinance, the offender shall pay all court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by the town.

(Prior Code, § 11.01)