C. Criminal Penalties . Violation of this section may be enforced as a misdemeanor subject to the maximum fine permissible in accordance with Article R Violations, Penalties & Legal Provisions and under North Carolina law.
(3) Procedures . Where a complaint and/or violation has been identified in the following steps shall apply as the procedure to abate such complaint and/or violation:
A. Initiation/Complaint . Whenever a violation of this section occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a signed and written complaint. Such complaint shall state fully the alleged violation and the basis thereof and shall be filed with the Stormwater Administrator who shall record the complaint. The complaint shall be investigated promptly by the Stormwater Administrator. B. Inspection . The Stormwater Administrator shall have the authority, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter and inspect any land, building, structure, or premises to ensure compliance with this section.
C. Notice of Violation & Order to Correct
i. Notice of Violation in Writing. When the Stormwater Administrator finds that any building, structure, or land is in violation of this section, the Stormwater Administrator shall notify, in writing, the property owner or other person violating this section in accordance with Article R Violations, Penalties & Legal Provisions. The notification shall indicate the nature of the violation, contain the address or other description of the site upon which the violation is occurring, order the necessary action to abate the violation, and give a deadline for correcting the violation. If civil penalties are to be assessed, the notice of violation shall also contain a statement of the civil penalties to be assessed, the time of their accrual, and the time within which they must be paid or be subject to collection as a debt. ii. Delivery of Notice of Violation . The Stormwater Administrator shall deliver the Notice of Violation & Correction Order in accordance with Article R Violations, Penalties & Legal Provisions. iii. Violations Not Corrected . If a violation is not corrected within the specified period of time, as provided in the notification, the Stormwater Administrator in accordance with Article R Violations, Penalties & Legal Provisions shall take appropriate action under this section to correct and abate the violation and to ensure compliance with this section.
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