(A) The Town Clerk may use any of the following methods to enforce any provisions of this chapter:
(1) License revocation as provided in § 111.11;
(2) Impose a civil penalty as set forth in § 10.99 of this code; and/or
(3) In addition to the remedies set forth in this section and in compliance with G.S. § 160A-175(d), seek an injunction and/or other equitable remedies against any person who conducts an applicable business in violation of this chapter.
(B) Any business/privilege license invoice older than 3 years, regarding an applicable business that the town no longer regards as active, may be removed from the list of receivable accounts in the town’s financial statement. At least annually, the Town Clerk will present the Town Manager with a list of uncollectible accounts, requesting the Town Manager’s approval for a formal write-off of such accounts. The town may use all available means to collect these accounts to include but not be limited to the following: bank attachment and payroll garnishment where applicable, debt set-off, and the like.
(Ord. 23-16, passed 1-3-2024)