106-168.16. Civil penalties.
The Commissioner may assess a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) against any person who violates a provision of this Article or any rule promulgated thereunder. In determining the amount of the penalty, the Commissioner shall consider the degree and extent of harm caused by the violation.
The clear proceeds of civil penalties assessed pursuant to this section shall be remitted to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund in accordance with G.S. 115C-457.2. (1995, c. 516, s. 7; 1998-215, s. 8.)
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§ 106-168.2 - License required.
§ 106-168.4 - Application for license.
§ 106-168.6 - Inspection; certificate of specific findings.
§ 106-168.7 - Issuance of license.
§ 106-168.8 - Minimum standards for conducting rendering operations.
§ 106-168.9 - Transportation by licensee.
§ 106-168.10 - Disposal of diseased animals.
§ 106-168.11 - Authority of agents of licensee.
§ 106-168.12 - Commissioner authorized to adopt rules and regulations.
§ 106-168.13 - Effect of failure to comply.
§ 106-168.14 - Collectors subject to certain provisions.
§ 106-168.14A - Collectors of waste kitchen grease subject to certain provisions.