American Samoa § 25.2020 - Fine for offense
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 25.2020 — Fine for offense, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25.2020. Fine for offense
(a) The District Court may, unless otherwise specifically provided, impose a fine of : NO LESS THAN NO MORE THAN first offense $50 $100 second offense $100 $200 third offense $400 $500 subsequent offenses $500 $1,000 (b) Additionally, or in lieu of fines, any person found guilty under this chapter may be ordered to pick up and remove solid waste, trash, and debris from public places, including streams and the seashores, under the direction of the Department of Public Safety. (c) The District Court may order the imprisonment of any person guilty of a misdemeanor referred to in 25.2021. (d) Any fine imposed under this title must be paid to the violations clerk within the time specified by the court not to exceed 14 days from the day the fine is imposed. (e) All money collected by fines and costs under this chapter shall be paid to the Treasurer of American Samoa and placed by him into the general fund. Amendments: 1979 Subsections (a), (b): substituted references to District Court for references to public health court, and in (b), deleted provision that High Court, but not lower court could order imprisonment.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 25.2020
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 25.2020 cover?
Section 25.2020 ("Fine for offense") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 25.2020?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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How does American Samoa § 25.2020 apply to my situation?
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