§ 4-194. Enforcement generally.

(a)

The county sheriff's office shall have the authority and responsibility to enforce the provisions of this chapter and may, by the procedure established herein, initiate all authorized enforcement actions, including the imposition the civil penalties and the issuance of process for civil and criminal violations of the chapter, in violation of any North Carolina General Statute.

(b)

The violation of any provisions of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor and any such violation shall be punishable as provided in G.S. 14-4. In addition to, and not in lieu of, the criminal penalties and other sanctions provided in this chapter, a violation of this chapter may also subject the offender to the civil penalties hereinafter set forth.

(c)

In addition, enforcement of this chapter may be by appropriate equitable remedy, injunction or order of abatement issuing from a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to G.S. 153A-123.

(d)

Violations of rabies vaccinations will be governed by G.S. ch. 130A.

(Res. No. 2011-26, 8-16-2011; Ord. No. 2017-66, 12-19-2017)