<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 4-63. - Sanctions, penalties, fines, remedies.</div>
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               Any person who fails, refuses or otherwise violates this article shall be subject
               to the following sanctions or penalties:
               
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                  (1)
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                  Pursuant to G.S. 19A-1, 19A-2, 19A-3, and/or 19A-4, an officer may obtain an order
                  to take possession of the animal.
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                  (2)
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                  If the conditions pose an immediate threat to the health or safety of the animal or
                  the public, an officer may summarily seize the animal in accordance with state law,
                  or to terminate an ongoing criminal offense.
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                  a.
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                  A notice of seizure describing the exigent circumstances warranting the seizure shall
                  be left with the owner or affixed to the premises or other property from whence the
                  animal was seized.
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                  b.
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                  If the owner fails to redeem the animal within the time limit provided by this chapter,
                  the county may initiate an action in district court for permanent custody of any animal
                  impounded. The costs of caring for the animal pending final determination of court
                  proceedings shall be charged against the owner.
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                  (3)
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                  If it is determined by the officer that the animal is not in immediate danger, or
                  the problem which gives rise to the inadequate treatment or abuse can be corrected
                  within 72 hours, the officer may, in lieu of subsections (1) or (2) above, issue a
                  written notice of violation directing the owner or possessor of the animal to correct
                  the problem within 72 hours. If the condition or problem is not corrected within 72
                  hours, the animal control officer may take action as outlined in subsections (1) or
                  (2) above.
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                  (4)
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                  Notwithstanding the other provisions and sanctions of this article, the officer may
                  issue a civil penalty for violation of any provision of this section in accordance
                  with <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH4AN_ARTIINGE_S4-9SAPE" class="section-link" data-product-id="12650">section 4-9</a>.
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                  (5)
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                  <span class="ital">Violation of state law.</span> When it has been determined by the officer that there has been a violation of one
                  or more provisions of state law regarding cruelty to animals, including G.S. 14-360,
                  the officer may initiate a criminal proceedings.
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                  (6)
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                  <span class="ital">Failure to report.</span> Failure to report any event for which a report is required under this article shall
                  be subject to a civil penalty as indicated in <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH4AN_ARTIINGE_S4-9SAPE" class="section-link" data-product-id="12650">section 4-9</a>.
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               (Ord. of 6-11-12, Â§ 1)
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