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18-1.3-501. Misdemeanors classified - penalties.
(1) Misdemeanors are divided into three classes which are distinguished from one another by the following penalties which are authorized upon conviction except as provided in subsection (1.5) of this section:
| Class | Minimum Sentence | Maximum Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Six months imprisonment, or five hundred dollars fine, or both | Eighteen months imprisonment, or five thousand dollars fine, or both |
| 2 | Three months imprisonment, or two hundred fifty dollars fine, or both | Twelve months imprisonment, or one thousand dollars fine, or both |
| 3 | Fifty dollars fine | Six months imprisonment, or seven hundred fifty dollars fine, or both |
No term of imprisonment for conviction of a misdemeanor shall be served in any state correctional facility unless served concurrently with a term for conviction of a felony.