A. Penalty For Violation Of Ordinance:
1. Criminal: The city council may impose a minimum criminal penalty for the violation of any municipal ordinance by a fine not to exceed the maximum class B misdemeanor fine under Utah Code Annotated section 76-3-301 or by a term of imprisonment up to six (6) months, or by both the fine and term of imprisonment.
2. Civil:
a. Except as provided in subsection A2b of this section, the city council may prescribe a minimum civil penalty for the violation of any municipal ordinance by a fine not to exceed the maximum class B misdemeanor fine under Utah Code Annotated section 76-3-301.
b. A municipality may not impose a civil penalty and adjudication for the violation of a municipal moving traffic ordinance.
B. Term Of Imprisonment For Misdemeanors: A person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor may be sentenced to imprisonment as follows:
1. In the case of a class B misdemeanor, for a term not exceeding six (6) months;
2. In the case of a class C misdemeanor, for a term not exceeding ninety (90) days.
C. Infractions:
1. A person convicted of an infraction may not be imprisoned but may be subject to a fine, forfeiture and disqualification, or any combination.
2. Whenever a person is convicted of an infraction and no punishment is specified, the person may be fined as for a class C misdemeanor.
D. Fines Of Persons: A person convicted of an offense may be sentenced to pay a fine not to exceed:
1. Class B Misdemeanor: One thousand dollars ($1,000.00) when the conviction is of a class B misdemeanor conviction; and
2. Class C Misdemeanor; Infraction: Seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) when the conviction is of a class C misdemeanor conviction or infraction conviction.
E. Fines Of Corporations: A corporation, association, partnership, other business entity or governmental instrumentality shall pay a fine for an offense defined in this code for which no special corporate fine is specified. The fine shall not exceed:
1. Class B Misdemeanor: Five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) when the conviction is for a class B misdemeanor conviction; and
2. Class C Misdemeanor; Infraction: One thousand dollars ($1,000.00) when the conviction is for a class C misdemeanor conviction or for an infraction conviction. (2015 Code)