19A-40. Civil Penalties.
The Director 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 Director 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. 6; 1998-215, s. 3.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 19A - Protection of Animals
Article 3 - Animal Welfare Act.
§ 19A-24 - Powers of Board of Agriculture.
§ 19A-25 - Employees; investigations; right of entry.
§ 19A-26 - Certificate of registration required for animal shelter.
§ 19A-27 - License required for operation of pet shop.
§ 19A-28 - License required for public auction or boarding kennel.
§ 19A-29 - License required for dealer.
§ 19A-30 - Refusal, suspension or revocation of certificate or license.
§ 19A-31 - License not transferable; change in management, etc., of business or operation.
§ 19A-32 - Procedure for review of Director's decisions.
§ 19A-33 - Penalty for operation of pet shop, kennel or auction without license.
§ 19A-35 - Penalty for failure to adequately care for animals; disposition of animals.
§ 19A-36 - Penalty for violation of Article by dog warden.
§ 19A-37 - Application of Article.
§ 19A-38 - Use of license fees.
§ 19A-39 - Article inapplicable to establishments for training hunting dogs.