(A) Whenever in this chapter any act is prohibited or is made or declared to be unlawful or whenever in this chapter the doing of any act is required or the failure to do such act is declared to be unlawful, where no specific penalty is provided therefor, the violation of any such provision of this chapter shall be a civil violation, punishable by a civil penalty not exceeding $100. Each day that any violation of this chapter continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(B) In addition to or in lieu of the civil penalty provisions set forth in this chapter, the violator may be subject to one, all or a combination of the remedies legal or equitable as authorized and prescribed by G.S. § 160A-175.
(C) If the violator fails to pay any civil penalty within 30 days after being notified of a violation, the penalty may be recovered by the town in a civil action in the nature of debt. Each day that any violation continues shall be considered a separate offense for purposes of the penalties and remedies specified in this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 97.99)