(a) A crime punishable under this subsection is a misdemeanor under the jurisdiction of the magistrates or municipal court, notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 22-3-540, 22-3-545, 22-3-550, and 14-25-65, and, upon conviction, the person must be fined not more than two thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
(b) A crime punishable under this subsection is a felony and, upon conviction, the person must be fined not less than three thousand dollars nor more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 427, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 184, Section 178; 2010 Act No. 273, Section 16.V, eff June 2, 2010.