Record #:

18579

Author(s):

Lawrence, David M.

Abstract:

Both cities and counties enjoy statutory authority to enforce their ordinances through civil penalties, which if necessary can be collected in a civil action in the nature of the debt. The North Carolina General Statues sets the upper limit of the fines or penalties for local ordinances enforced as misdemeanors or infractions, but there is no statutory maximum for civil penalties in general.

Source:

Local Government Law Bulletin (NoCar KFN 7830 A15 L6), Vol. Issue 128, July 2012, p1-11

Subject(s):

Ordinances--Violations