(A) Any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $50 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both. (G.S. § 14-4(a))
(B) This chapter may be enforced against any person who is in violation by an appropriate equitable remedy issuing from a court of competent jurisdiction as provided for in G.S. § 153A-123(d)
(C) This chapter may be enforced against any person who is in violation by injunction and order or abatement as provided for in G.S. § 153A-123(e) against any person who is in violation.
(D) Each day's continuing violation of this chapter by any person is a separate and distinct offense.
(E) As used herein,
PERSON shall include the following:
(1) The agent in charge of the building, premises, structures or facility.
(2) The owner of the building, premises, structure or facility when such owner knew or reasonably should have known the nature of the businesses located therein.
(3) The owner of the business or the manager of the business.
(Ord. passed 2-7-94)