<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 41-5. - Penalty for violation of chapter.</div>
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               (a)
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               Any person who shall violate the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,
               punishable by a fine of not more than $50.00, or imprisonment for not more than 30
               days in the discretion of the court, as provided by G.S. 14-4.
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               (b)
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               A citation may be issued which subjects the offender to a civil penalty of $100.00
               for a first offense, $300.00 for a second offense, and $500.00 for a third or subsequent
               offense. The penalty may be recovered by the county in a civil action in the nature
               of debt if the offender does not pay the penalty within 20 days after being cited;
               however, the amount of any civil penalties for violation of parking regulations under
               this chapter shall be consistent with those penalties enumerated in <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH53TRVE_ARTIIIPA_S53-112PEIMREVE" class="section-link" data-product-id="11337">section 53-112</a>.
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               (c)
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               This chapter may be enforced by any one or more of the sanctions, penalties, and punishments
               specified in this section. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate
               offense under this chapter.
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               (Code 1978, Â§ 13-5; Ord. of 6-7-2021, Â§ 11)
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