(A) Violation of any provisions of this chapter shall subject the offender to one or more of the following enforcement actions. Each day that any violation continues after notification by the Police Chief, or his/her designee, that the violation exists shall be considered a separate offense for purposes of the penalties and remedies specified in this section.
(1) Violations shall constitute a Class 3 misdemeanor pursuant to G.S. § 14-4, punishable by a fine of up to $500 and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.
(2) The City of Monroe may apply for an appropriate equitable remedy from the General Court of Justice, including but not limited to mandatory and prohibitory injunctions and orders of abatement as allowed pursuant to G.S. § 160A-175.
(B) In addition to the penalties set out in G.S. §§ 66-408 and 66-413, any license or permit issued under this article may be revoked by action of the Police Chief for violations or substantial abuses of this chapter or G.S. Chapter 66, Article 45. Prior to revocation of a pawnbroker’s license or precious metals dealer’s permit, written notice shall be sent to the permitee by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address listed on the permitee’s license application. The notice shall contain a short statement of the allegations supporting revocation and the effective date and time of the revocation. The permitee may appeal the revocation by providing written notice of appeal to the Police Chief within ten days of effective date of the revocation. Revocation is not stayed pending appeal. The permitee will be notified of the date, time, and location of a hearing before the City Manager or his designee who will make a final determination regarding the revocation. In addition, a revocation hearing may be initiated by the Chief of Police.
(Ord. O-2013-21, passed 10-1-13; Am. Ord. O-2014-01, passed 2-4-14)