<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 50-123. - Penalties.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               Any violation of this article shall be deemed a misdemeanor and punishable as provided
               in G.S. 14-4, as amended.
               
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               (b)
               
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               In addition to the penalty provided in subsection (a) of this section, a violation
               of this article shall be deemed a civil offense and shall subject the offender to
               a civil penalty in the amount of $100.00. Any person violating this section shall
               be issued a written citation.
               
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               (c)
               
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               The written citation may be issued by any appropriate official designated by the county
               manager, including, but not limited to, members of the county sheriff's department.
               
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               (d)
               
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               The penalty shall be paid to the finance officer of the county within 72 hours from
               the date of issuance of the written citation.
               
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               (e)
               
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               Each day's continuing violation shall be a separate and distinct offense.
               
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               (f)
               
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               In addition to the penalties imposed under the subsections above, the provisions of
               this section may also be enforced through criminal statutes, such as "trespass" by
               local law enforcement authorities or by equitable remedies issued by a court of competent
               jurisdiction, including an injunction and order of abatement or any other remedy permitted
               under this section.
               
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               (g)
               
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               With regard to unattended or abandoned vehicles, and improperly parked vehicles, such
               as prohibited in<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH50PARE_ARTIVREUSPAREFA_S50-107TRPA" class="section-link" data-product-id="14529"> section 50-107</a>(b) and (c), said vehicles may be towed and stored by the county at the owner's expense.
               
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               (h)
               
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               This section may be enforced by any one, all or a combination of the remedies authorized
               herein or under the laws of the state.
               
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               (Code 1993, Â§ 50-122; Ord. of 11-21-1996(2))
               
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