The penalty provided in this chapter for infractions shall apply to all offenses declared by the Idaho legislature to be infractions under the Idaho traffic infractions act, the same as though it were part of each and every separate section describing an act punishable as an infraction under the Idaho traffic infractions act.
The general penalty provided in this chapter shall be applicable to every section of this code the same as though it were part of each and every separate section excluding sections describing acts punishable as infractions under the Idaho traffic infractions act. Any person convicted of a violation of any section of this code, where any duty is prescribed or obligation imposed, or where any action which is of a continuing nature is forbidden or declared to be unlawful, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, unless such offense is an infraction under the Idaho traffic infractions act. A separate offense, whether misdemeanor or infraction, shall be deemed committed upon each day such duty or obligation remains unperformed or such act continues, unless otherwise provided in this code. (Ord. 654, 2-15-1983, eff. 3-1-1983)
In all cases where the same offense is made punishable or is created by different clauses or sections of this code, the prosecuting officer may elect under which to proceed; but not more than one recovery shall be had against the same person for the same offense; provided, that the revocation of a license or permit shall not be considered a recovery or penalty so as to bar any other penalty being enforced.
Whenever the doing of any act or the omission to do any act constitutes a breach of any section or provision of this code and there shall be no fine or penalty specifically declared for such breach, the provisions of this chapter shall apply and a separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during or on which a breach or violation occurs or continues. (1977 Code)