106-549.01. Civil penalties.
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 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 Department 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. 12; 1997-261, s. 57; 1998-215, s. 16.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 49 - Poultry; Hatcheries; Chick Dealers.
§ 106-539 - National poultry improvement plan.
§ 106-540 - Rules and regulations.
§ 106-542 - Hatcheries, chick dealers and others to obtain license to operate.
§ 106-543 - Requirements of National Poultry Improvement Plan must be met.
§ 106-544 - Shipments from out of State.
§ 106-545 - False advertising.
§ 106-546 - Notice describing grade of chicks to be posted.
§ 106-547 - Records to be kept.