(a) Definition. Sub-metering is the metering of water for resale to multifamily or multibusiness premises after that water has been metered for sale purposes by the town.
(b) Registering. Any party desiring to sub-meter water purchased from the town must register with the town's finance department prior to any sub-metering activity and pay whatever fees are associated with that registration.
(c) Penalties. Any party failing to so register for sub-metering with the town shall be subject to the following penalties:
(1) Civil.
a. Any violation of this section shall subject the offender to a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000.00, to be recovered by the town in a civil action in the nature of debt if the offender does not pay the penalty within the prescribed period of time after he has been cited for violation.
b. The offender shall be issued a written citation by delivery in person or mailed by certified or registered mail. The civil penalty must be paid within 72 hours of receipt of written citation by the offender.
(2) Criminal. In addition to, or in lieu of, the remedies authorized in subsection (1), above, any violation of this section may be prosecuted as a criminal matter.
(Code 1982, § 19-15; Ord. No. 01-005, 4-12-2001)
State law reference(s)--Civil penalties, G.S. 160A-175(c).