Attorney's Note

Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $6,000
For details, see Ala. Code § 13A-5-7

Terms Used In Alabama Code 40-12-450

A person who violates this article is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. In addition, the department may assess against the person a civil penalty of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000). The penalty may be assessed against the bond as provided for in Section 40-12-398.