(A) The Department shall monitor and initiate enforcement of this chapter.
(B) Administrative remedies. In the event of a violation of any section of this chapter or of any term or condition of a franchise issued hereunder, the violator may be assessed a penalty by the County Manager in the amount of $500 or for each violation. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation. Notice of assessment of penalties may be appealed to the County Manager within 20 days of receipt of the notice, and the County Manager will schedule and hold a hearing on the assessment. Penalties may be recovered in the nature of a debt and the county may suspend or revoke a franchise, if the violator does not pay the penalty within ten days after being notified of the hearing decision. (See also G.S. § 153A-123(c) and (g))
(C) Civil actions. The county may seek an injunction, abatement order, or other appropriate equitable or legal remedy to insure compliance with this chapter. (See also G.S. § 153A-123(d))
(D) Criminal penalties. Nothing herein shall prevent the county from initiating criminal action against any person, firm or corporation for violating any provision of this chapter or any term or condition of a franchise granted hereunder as provided in G.S. § 14-4. (See also G.S. § 153A-123(b))
(Ord. passed 8-3-2015)