Every person that violates this division is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment of not less than 10 days nor more than one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment. Each violation during any day constitutes a separate offense.
General ProvisionsCriminal Penalties
Section § 20221
If you break the rules in this section, you're committing a misdemeanor. If found guilty, you could be fined between $100 and $1,000, spend between 10 days and a year in jail, or both. Plus, each day you break the rules counts as a separate crime.
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Section § 20222
If someone uses an animal brand that isn't recorded, has been forfeited, or canceled, they will have to pay a fine. The fine is $100 for the first time, $200 for the second time if done within a year, and $500 for the third or more times within the same year. These fines are added on top of any other penalties the law may impose.
Any person who uses an unrecorded, forfeited, or canceled brand shall pay a penalty upon a first violation of one hundred dollars ($100); upon a second violation within the same 12-month period, a penalty of two hundred dollars ($200); and upon a third or subsequent violation within the same 12-month period, a penalty of five hundred dollars ($500), which is in addition to any other penalty provided by law.
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