37-43-57 - Penalties for violations of chapter.
§ 37-43-57. Penalties for violations of chapter.
Except as may otherwise be provided in this chapter, any person wilfully violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment not to exceed twelve (12) months in the county jail, or by both, in the discretion of the court.
Sources: Codes, 1942, § 6654; Laws, 1940, ch. 202; Laws, 1981, ch. 507, § 23; reenacted, 1983, 1st Ex Sess ch. 2, § 22; Laws, 1984, ch. 404, § 22; Laws, 1985, ch. 395, § 22; Laws, 1986, ch. 349, § 22; reenacted without change, 1987, ch. 481, § 22, eff from and after June 30, 1987.