Alabama § 32-5C-7 - Penalties.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 32-5C-7 — Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-5C-7. Penalties.
A person who violates this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and for a first conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100), or by imprisonment for not more than 10 days, or by both fine and imprisonment; for a second conviction for an offense committed within one year after the date of the first offense, the person shall be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200), or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or by both fine and imprisonment; and for a third conviction for a third or subsequent offense committed within one year after the date of the first offense, the person shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or by imprisonment for not more than three months, or by both fine and imprisonment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 32-5C-7
What does Code of Alabama § 32-5C-7 cover?
Section 32-5C-7 ("Penalties.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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