§ 17-3-105. PENALTY.

(a)

Criminal. A person who violates § 17-3-103 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1)

A fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both for a first offense; and

(2)

A fine of not less than $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both for any subsequent offense.

(b)

Civil.

(1)

(i)

As an alternative to a criminal action, the police may issue a civil citation to a person who violates § 17-3-103 of this title.

(ii)

The amount of the civil penalty may not exceed $500.

(2)

The police may request that the county seek an injunction to prohibit the person from creating or allowing the creation of domestic noise.

(1988 Code, § 20-49) (Bill No. 123-93, § 2, 10-25-1993; Bill No. 114-99, § 3, 7-1-2004)