37-47-344. Penalties -- disposition of fines. (1) A person who violates any provision of this chapter or rule adopted under this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable, unless otherwise specified, by a fine not exceeding $500.
     (2) Fifty percent of all fines paid under this section must be deposited in the general fund of the county in which the conviction is obtained, and 50% must be deposited in the state special revenue fund for the use of the board in enforcing this chapter. All investigation, preparation, and trial costs paid under this section must be deposited in the state special revenue fund for the use of the board in enforcing the provisions of this chapter. The board may reimburse other agencies for costs reasonably incurred in the enforcement of this chapter.

     History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 528, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 220, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 445, L. 2007.