§ 3-1.17 PENALTY.

   (A)   Criminal and /or civil penalties. Violation of §§ 3-1.2 through 3-1.16 of this chapter is punishable as a Class 3 misdemeanor under G.S. §§ 14-4 and 160A-175, and shall be fined not more than $500, and/or a civil penalty under § 1.8 of this code.

   (B)   Each day of violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense. The payment of a fine imposed in criminal proceedings pursuant to this section does not relieve the person of the liability for any taxes, fees, costs, or penalties otherwise imposed under this chapter.

(Adopted 10-3-2017; Amended 1-4-2022 )