§ 34-94. Penalty.

(a)

In addition to other sanctions authorized by G.S. § 160A-175 and § 160A-193, any person who deliberately sets a fire in violation of this section shall be subject to the following civil penalties:

First citation	$50.00
Second citation for same or similar violation	$100.00
Third and subsequent citations for same or similar violations	$500.00

 

(b)

If a fire is set in violation of this section, the responsible party or person responsible for setting the fire or causing the fire to be set shall immediately take such action as directed by the administrator, or his designee, to extinguish or control the fire. In the event the responsible party does not immediately take such action directed by the administrator, the town or its designee may enter the property and take reasonable steps to extinguish or control the fire, and the responsible party shall reimburse the town for the expense incurred. The civil penalties imposed herein are in addition to any cost incurred by the town in extinguishing or controlling a fire pursuant to this provision.

(Ord. No. O-2018-05, 9-10-2018)