North Carolina General Statutes 106-948. Penalties
Attorney's Note
Under the N.C. Gen. Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 3 misdemeanor | up to 20 days | up to $200 |
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 106-948
- Department: means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. See North Carolina General Statutes 106-941
- Person: means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, public or private institution, political subdivision, or government agency. See North Carolina General Statutes 106-941
Any person violating the provisions of this Article or of any permit issued under the authority of this Article shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. It is not a violation of this Article or any permit issued under the authority of this Article if a person unintentionally fails to comply with a setback requirement so long as the difference between the required setback and the actual setback is no more than five percent (5%) of the required setback. The penalties imposed by this section shall be separate and apart and not in lieu of any civil or criminal penalties which may be imposed by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-215.114A or N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-215.114B. The penalties imposed are also in addition to any liability the violator incurs as a result of actions taken by the Department under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-947 (1981, c. 1100, s. 2; 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1045, s. 11; 1993, c. 539, s. 835; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2011-145, s. 13.25(w), (x); 2011-394, s. 2(h).)