(a) Violation of this division is a misdemeanor as provided by G.S. 14-4 and may be punished as provided therein. Each day the violation continues after the offending owner or occupant has been notified of the violation shall constitute a separate violation of this division.
(b) Notice of violation of this division sufficient to allow daily criminal penalties of subsection (a) of this section to be invoked may be given by the county inspections division, the county emergency medical services department, the county sheriff's department, the county fire marshall's office or the county manager's office. Such notice must be in writing to the owner or occupant of the dwelling or building and set forth what action is necessary in order for the offender to be in compliance.
(Ord. of 5-4-1992)