(A) A violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute an infraction punishable by a penalty of not more than $50.
(B) (1) Any person who causes or allows a motor vehicle as defined in § 90.01(E) or (F) to be abandoned shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $250 for the first day of such offense and in the amount of $100 for each after the first day of such offense that such violation continues within 12 months of the first offense to be recovered by the town in a civil action in the nature of debt if the offender does not pay the penalty within ten days of having been cited for a violation of this section. In accordance with G.S. § 160A-175(b), a violation of this section shall not be subject to the penalty provisions of G.S. § 14-4 and shall not be considered a breach of the penal laws of the state.
(2) A violation of any other provisions of this chapter shall subject the offender to a civil penalty of $50.00. If any offender fails to pay the civil penalty within ten days after being cited for a violation, the town may seek to collect any such civil penalty in a civil action in the nature of debt.
(C) The town may seek to enforce the provisions of this chapter through any appropriate equitable action.
(D) Each day that a violation continues after the offender has been notified of a violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(E) The town may seek to enforce the provisions of this chapter by using any one or any combination of the foregoing remedies.
(Am. Ord. 1785, passed 5-9-19)