§ 22-61. Penalties for violation of article.

(a)

In this section, the word "violation" means a violation of section 22-59(a), (c) or (g) or a local ordinance which strictly conforms to section 22-59(a), (c) or (g).

(b)

A person who commits a violation is subject to a forfeiture of:

(1)

Not more than $500.00 if the person has not committed a previous violation within 12 months of the violation; or

(2)

Not less than $200.00 nor more than $500.00 if the person has committed a previous violation within 12 months of the violation.

(c)

A court shall suspend any license or permit issued under W.S.A., § 134.65, 139.34 or 139.79 to a person for:

(1)

Not more than three days, if the court finds that the person committed a violation within 12 months after committing one previous violation;

(2)

Not less than three days nor more than ten days, if the court finds that the person committed a violation within 12 months after committing two other violations; or

(3)

Not less than 15 days nor more than 30 days, if the court finds that the person committed the violation within 12 months after committing three or more other violations.

(d)

The court shall promptly mail notice of a suspension under subsection (c) of this section to the department of revenue and to the clerk of each municipality which has issued a license or permit to the person.

(e)

Whoever violates subsection (b) of this section shall forfeit not more than $25.00.

(Code 1966, § 14.03(3)(4))

Cross reference

Court, ch. 26.