North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 122C. Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Act of 1985 § 122C-28.1. Facilities in violation of this Article

(a) If the Department has directed a facility not licensed under this Article that is providing services requiring a license under this Article to cease and desist from engaging in any act or practice in violation of this Article, then the Department shall conduct a follow-up visit to determine if the Secretary may issue a cease and desist order pursuant to G.S. 122C-27, unless a cease and desist order has already been issued.

(b) The district attorney's office with jurisdiction over the facility shall collect information on the total amount of fines collected pursuant to G.S. 122C-28 and report that information to the Department.