NOTICE of CIVIL PENALTY and NOTICE of WARNING - AWS-CP-2024-21 - Assessment and appeal instructions

Sep 2, 2026

Notice of civil penalty and notice of warning issued by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Veterinary Division, Animal Welfare Section to American Pet Resort, LLC for violations of Title 02 NC Administrative Code (NCAC) Chapter 52J. The document sets a $1,300 civil penalty for identified infractions at Pet Paradise Mooresville, describes required deadlines, and provides options to pay or file a contested case petition. It also outlines enforcement that may continue for new or ongoing violations.

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NOTICE of CIVIL PENALTY and NOTICE of WARNING

Re: CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT for violations

PAYMENT

APPEAL

FINDINGS OF FACT

and Consumer ServicesVeterinary Division for Consumer Protection Michael Martin, DVM State Veterinarian September 27, 2024 American Pet Resort, LLCOwner of Pet Paradise Mooresville1551 Atlantic Blvd Suite 200Jacksonville, FL 32207ATTN: Lauren DanilchenkoAssistant General Counseland via email ldanilchenko@petparadise.com # NOTICE of CIVIL PENALTY and NOTICE of WARNING Re: CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT for VIOLATIONS of TITLE 02 N.C. ADMINISTRATIVECODE (NCAC) CHAPTER 52J SECTIONS .0102(6); .0204(a); and .0207(a) and (d)(3) and (8) andNOTICE of WARNING for VIOLATIONS of 02 NCAC 52J .0102(1); .0202(b)(2); and .0210(a)(3). AWS-CP-2024-21 Facility: Pet Paradise Mooresville License Number: 11378 Dear Ms. Danilchenko: Pursuant to NCGS § 19A-40, I am issuing this notice that American Pet Resort, LLC as owner andoperator of Pet Paradise Mooresville (“the kennel”) is hereby assessed a civil penalty of $1,300 .00 asprovided in the enclosed Notice of Violation. With regard to the civil penalty, within 60 days from the date of this letter, you must do one of thefollowing: 1. Pay the civil penalty assessment; or 2. File a written petition for a contested case hearing with the N.C. Office of AdministrativeHearings to appeal the penalty assessment. Pursuant to NCGS § 150B-22, either party to a dispute may initiate informal settlement negotiations atanytime. To negotiate a settlement of this assessment, you may contact me by telephone at (919) 707- 3280 or email at Patricia.Norris@ncagr.gov. Settlement offers do not extend the 60-day deadline forpayment or filing of a contested case petition. Additional information about your options is provided below: PAYMENT To pay the penalty, please send your payment by check or money order made payable to the NorthCarolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to: North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesDr. Patricia NorrisDirector, Animal Welfare Section1030 Mail Service CenterRaleigh, NC 27699-1030 APPEAL If you file a contested case petition, it must bein writing and in the form prescribed by NCGS § 150B-23.The petition must be filed with theN.C. Office of Administrative Hearings (“OAH”) within 60 days fromthe date of this document. Additionally, the petition must be accompanied by a filing fee of twentydollars ($20.00) . Payment can be made by cash, money order, certified check or check drawn on anattorney’s trust account. Make checks payable to: Office of Administrative Hearings. File the petition andone copy with: Office of Administrative Hearings6714 Mail Service CenterRaleigh, NC 27699-6714 Any questions about filing a petition maybe directed to the Clerk of OAH by telephone at 919-431-3000.You must serve NCDA&CS by mailing a copy of the petition to: Mr. Jonathan Lanier North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesRegistered Agent and General Counsel1001 Mail Service CenterRaleigh, NC 27699-1001 Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action against you for any new violation. Ifthe violations which resulted in the assessment are of a continuing nature, NCDA&CS reserves the rightto assess additional civil penalties in the future or take other enforcement action against you. Your attention to this matter is appreciated. Sincerely, Patricia Norris, DVM, MS Director, Animal Welfare Section Attachment: Notice of Violations, Assessment of Civil Penalty cc: Michael Martin, DVM, State VeterinarianJonathan Lanier, General Counsel, NCDA&CS Christina L. Waggett, Assistant Commissioner, NCDA&CSChristopher R. McLennan, Special Deputy Attorney General STATE OF NORTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF IREDELL NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENTOF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMERSERVICES, VETERINARY DIVISIONANIMAL WELFARE SECTION IN THE MATTER OF ) NOTICE of VIOLATION and ) ASSESSMENT of CIVIL PENALTY AMERICAN PET RESORT, LLC ) for VIOLATIONS of TITLE 02 NC ) ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (“NCAC”) OWNER OF )

FAQs

What civil penalty amount is assessed in the notice?

A civil penalty of $1,300.00 is assessed against American Pet Resort, LLC for violations related to Pet Paradise Mooresville.

What options are available within the 60-day deadline?

Within 60 days, the recipient must either pay the civil penalty or file a written petition for a contested case hearing with the N.C. Office of Administrative Hearings to appeal the assessment.

What happens if new or continuing violations occur?

Payment of the penalty does not foreclose further enforcement action. If violations are continuing, the department reserves the right to assess additional civil penalties in the future or take other enforcement action.

Sep 2, 2026

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