Alabama Code 9-12-54.7. Penalty for violations
Attorney's Note
Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Violation | up to 30 days | up to $200 |
Terms Used In Alabama Code 9-12-54.7
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
Violation of any of the provisions of Sections 9-12-54.1 through 9-12-54.6, inclusive, or any regulation promulgated pursuant to Sections 9-12-54.1 through 9-12-54.6, inclusive, by any person or persons shall be an offense against the State of Alabama, and violators shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) for the first offense. For a subsequent offense occurring within 36 months of the first offense, the violator shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and the live saltwater bait dealer’s license privileges shall be suspended by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for six months.