N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-309.231: Penalties for making false statements.

Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this Part or a rule implementing this Part shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may include a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). (2014-122, s. 3(a).)