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Chapter 19A Protection of Animals.
Article 3 - Animal Welfare Act.
19A-40. Civil Penalties.
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NC Gen Stat § 19A-40
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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.)
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