(A) As provided in G.S. § 14-4(a), any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor and subject to a fine of up to $500 for each violation.
(B) Any person who violates this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $100. In the event there is more than one violation within any one-year period, then the civil penalty shall be increased for each additional violation over one during such period, as follows:
(1) Second offense within one year: $250;
(2) Third offense within one year: $500;
(3) Fourth offense within one year: $750; and
(4) Fifth and any subsequent offense within one year: $1,000.
(C) This chapter may also be enforced by an appropriate equitable action.
(D) As provided in G.S. § 160A-175(f), any one, all or any combination of the foregoing penalties and remedies may be used to enforce this chapter.
(Ord. passed - -2018)