(A) (1) The violation of any provision of this chapter, unless otherwise indicated, shall be deemed a misdemeanor and punished by a fine not exceeding $500 and/or a civil penalty of $50 to be recovered in the nature of a debt. If the violation is continued, each day’s violation of this chapter shall be a separate offense. Payment of a fine imposed in criminal proceedings pursuant to this division (A) does not relieve a person of his or her liability for fees imposed under this chapter.
(2) In addition, enforcement of this chapter may be by appropriate equitable remedial injunction or order of abatement issuing from a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to G.S. § 160A-175.
(3) In addition to, or in lieu of, impounding a dog found running at large, the Animal Control Officer or his or her agent may issue a notice of violation of this chapter to the known owner of such dog. Such notice shall impose upon the owner of the dog a penalty as established by the Town Board, which penalty shall be on file in the office of the Town Clerk. The notice of violation referred to in this division (A) may be delivered in person or mailed to the person violating the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Noncompliance with any of the provisions of § 90.042(A) may result in the impoundment of the animal at any time, or may result in a fine of $100, or both.
(Ord. passed 2-6-2007)