(A) Enforcement of this chapter may be by injunction, restraining order, or order of abatement in a court of competent jurisdiction, as provided by G.S. 160A-175(d) and (e).
(B) (1) (a) The violation of any provision of this chapter shall subject the owner of the animal to a civil penalty of:
1. First violation - $50.
2. Second violation - $75.
3. Succeeding violation - $100.
(b) Said penalty shall be paid within 72 hours of the issuance of a citation for violation of this chapter.
(2) Each days continuing violation of this chapter shall be a separate and distinct offense.
(3) Notwithstanding division (B)(1) above, this provision may also be enforced by appropriate equitable remedies issuing from a court of competent jurisdiction.
(C) Any owner or keeper of any domestic animal who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties in § 10.99 of this code.
(Ord., passed 1-25-23)