(A) Criminal misdemeanor. Notwithstanding any civil penalties outlined herein, any person violating any provision of this chapter may be found guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor pursuant to G.S. § 14-4.
(B) Equitable remedies. This chapter may be enforced by an appropriate equitable remedy issuing from a court of competent jurisdiction.
(C) Civil penalties. In addition to the other remedies for violation of this chapter, the Police Chief or any person authorized by him or her may issue to the known owner or person having custody or control of an animal, a ticket giving notice of the violation of this chapter. Any such official shall be authorized to secure the name and address of the owner or person in control of the animal in violation. Tickets so issued may be delivered in person or mailed by registered or certified mail to the person charged if the person cannot otherwise be readily located. Any such ticket issued shall impose upon the owner a civil penalty of $50 for the first offense and $200 for all subsequent offenses. These penalties must be paid within 20 days to the town.
(E) Appeal. Appeal must be made to the Town Manager or his or her designee within ten days.
(Prior Code, § 91.99)