13 N.C.A.C. § 13 NCAC 16 .0502 APPEALING VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER AND/OR G.S. 95, ARTICLE 19
North Carolina Administrative Code Title 13 Chapter 16 — Migrant Housing
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Citations and penalties issued pursuant to this Chapter may be contested in accordance with G.S. 95-137 as provided in G.S. 95-227.
Under 13 N.C.A.C. 16 .0502, any citation or penalty issued under this Chapter of North Carolina's regulations may be formally challenged through the appeal process established in G.S. 95-137, as referenced in G.S. 95-227. This provision creates a defined legal pathway for contesting enforcement actions rather than requiring immediate compliance without recourse. The rule ensures that parties subject to citations have access to an administrative or judicial review mechanism.
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Property owners or managers who receive a citation or penalty under this Chapter should be aware that 13 N.C.A.C. 16 .0502 preserves the right to contest such enforcement actions through the procedures outlined in G.S. 95-137 and G.S. 95-227. Operators who intend to appeal generally document the basis for their challenge and adhere to the procedural timelines set out in those statutes. Familiarity with the appeal framework can help ensure that any response to a citation is handled within the proper administrative channels.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants or other parties subject to citations or penalties issued under this Chapter have a right to contest those actions, as established by 13 N.C.A.C. 16 .0502, which directs affected parties to the appeal procedures in G.S. 95-137 and G.S. 95-227. Understanding that a formal appeal pathway exists is an important starting point when evaluating options after receiving an enforcement action. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid resources in North Carolina can help explain how these appeal procedures work in practice.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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