§ 34-23. Penalty.
(a)
A violation of this article shall subject the offender to a civil penalty in the amount of $50.00, to be recovered by the town in a civil action in the nature of a debt if the offender does not pay the penalty within 72 hours after having been cited for violation of this article.
(b)
Each day's continuing violation shall be a separate and distinct offense.
(c)
In accordance with G.S. 160A-175(b), a violation of this article shall not be subject to the penalty provision of G.S. 14-4 and shall not be considered a breach of the penal laws of the state.
(Code 2003, § 14-33; Ord. No. 09-28, § 1(exh. A), 12-17-2009)