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Ordinance Designed to Clean Up Sampson Yards
Trashy yards could lead to big fines for Sampson County residents after the Board of Commissioners passed a public nuisance ordinance.
Posted — UpdatedCLINTON, N.C. — Trashy yards could lead to big fines for Sampson County residents after the Board of Commissioners passed a public nuisance ordinance.
Property owners in unincorporated areas of the county whose lots contain trash, industrial waste or junked vehicles will face a $100 fine for a first offense. A second violation will result in a $200 fine, and subsequent offenses could lead to $500 fines or 30 days in jail.
The ordinance takes effect March 31, and property owners will get a warning before citations are issued, officials said.
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