Fines

Fines. A person who has been convicted of any offense under this title, unless a fine is elsewhere prescribed by law, in addition to any other punishment authorized by law, may be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding: (a) $10,000 when the conviction is for an offense punishable by a maximum of 10 years imprisonment; (b) $5,000 when the conviction is for an offense punishable by a maximum of five years imprisonment; (c) $1,000 when the conviction is for an offense punishable by a maximum of one year imprisonment; (d) $500 when the conviction is for an offense punishable by a maximum of six months imprisonment; (e) $50 when the conviction is for an offense punishable by a maximum of 30 days imprisonment; (f) Any higher amount equal to double the pecuniary gain obtained from the offense by the defendant; or (g) Any higher amount specifically authorized by statute. Source: PL 3-71, § 1 (§ 1201); amended by PL 3-72, § 2 (§ 1201).