A. Misdemeanor: Except in cases where a different punishment is hereafter prescribed by city ordinance, every offense declared to be a misdemeanor is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment in jail not exceeding six (6) months, or by both, together with such costs as may be required by law. These punishments shall comply with Idaho Code section 18-113, as amended. If a penalty is limited by state law, such violations shall be punishable by not to exceed the maximum permitted by state law.
B. Infraction: When the offense is designated as an infraction by any section or provision of this code or by state law, it is punishable only by a penalty not exceeding three hundred dollars ($300.00) and no incarceration may be imposed.
C. Federally Mandated Programs: When the city is participating in a federally mandated program, wherein penalties or enforcement remedies are required by the terms of participation in the program, the city may enforce such requirements by ordinance, to include a criminal or civil monetary penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment for criminal offenses not to exceed six (6) months, or to include both a fine and imprisonment for criminal offenses. (2017 Code)
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1 | 1. IC § 50-302. |