(A) (1) Violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor as provided by G.S. § 14-4 and may be punished as provided therein.
(2) Civil penalties may be imposed in accordance with the following procedure:
(a) Initial notification of violation, in writing by first class main return receipt, to last known address of the person to be notified;
(b) If not corrected within ten days, a warning citation shall be issued;
(c) If not corrected within seven days of issuance of a warning citation, a second citation including a fine of $50 shall be issued; and
(d) Each day the violation continues shall constitute a separate violation of this chapter.
(B) Notification of violation shall:
(1) Be issued by the Tax Administrator or his or her designee;
(2) Be in writing, first class mail notice directed to the name and address of the owner of the property; and
(3) Must set forth the action necessary for the offender to be in compliance with this chapter.
(C) Violation of § 151.008 of this chapter shall be punishable by maximum fines of up to $50 for each violation.
(D) Nothing herein contained shall prevent the County of Surry from taking other such lawful actions as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
(Ord. passed 6-21-2004)