(A) Effective July 1, 2012, violation of § 131.01 (disorderly conduct) shall be a misdemeanor punishable with a fine not to exceed $500 as provided by G.S. § 14-4. Each violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense.
(B) Effective July 1, 2012, unless otherwise provided in § 131.99, a violation of chapter shall subject the offender to civil penalties of not more than $500. Pursuant to G.S. § 160A-175, all criminal penalties for these violations as set out in G.S. § 14-4 are hereby removed. Civil penalties may be recovered by the town in a civil action in the nature of the debt.
(Ord. 2013-06, passed 7-19-2012)