§ 6-101. Violations punishable as misdemeanors  


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  •    (a) In general. -- The legislative body of a municipality may provide that violations of ordinances and resolutions authorized by this division are punishable as misdemeanors.

    (b) Penalty limits. -- A penalty for a violation of an ordinance or resolution that is declared to be a misdemeanor under this section may not exceed imprisonment for 6 months or a fine of $ 1,000 or both.

    (c) Imprisonment in default of fines and costs. -- Sections 7-504 and 7-505 of the Courts Article shall govern imprisonment in default of fines and costs.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 23A, § 3(a); 2013, ch. 119, § 2.