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                                CHAPTER 11
                   AUTHORIZED DISPOSITION OF OFFENDERS

     Sec.
     1101.  Fines.
     1102.  Sentence for murder and murder of an unborn child.
     1103.  Sentence of imprisonment for felony.
     1104.  Sentence of imprisonment for misdemeanors.
     1105.  Sentence of imprisonment for summary offenses.
     1106.  Restitution for injuries to person or property.
     1107.  Restitution for theft of timber.
     1108.  District attorneys' standing and interest in prisoner
            litigation.
     1109.  Costs.
     1110.  Restitution for cleanup of clandesting laboratories.

        Enactment.  Chapter 11 was added December 6, 1972, P.L.1482,
     No.334, effective in six months.
        Cross References.  Chapter 11 is referred to in section 305
     of this title.
     § 1101.  Fines.
        A person who has been convicted of an offense may be
     sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding:
            (1)  $50,000, when the conviction is of murder or
        attempted murder.
            (2)  $25,000, when the conviction is of a felony of the
        first or second degree.
            (3)  $15,000, when the conviction is of a felony of the
        third degree.
            (4)  $10,000, when the conviction is of a misdemeanor of
        the first degree.
            (5)  $5,000, when the conviction is of a misdemeanor of
        the second degree.
            (6)  $2,500, when the conviction is of a misdemeanor of
        the third degree.
            (7)  $300, when the conviction is of a summary offense
        for which no higher fine is established.
            (8)  Any higher amount equal to double the pecuniary gain
        derived from the offense by the offender.
            (9)  Any higher or lower amount specifically authorized
        by statute.
     (Mar. 22, 1974, P.L.210, No.44, eff. imd.; Apr. 28, 1978,
     P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days; Mar. 25, 1988, P.L.262, No.31,
     eff. 60 days; Mar. 9, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.964, No.3, eff. 60
     days; Mar. 15, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.970, No.5, eff. 60 days)

        1995 Amendments.  Act 5, 1st Sp.Sess., overlooked the
     amendment by Act 3, 1st Sp.Sess., but the amendments do not
     conflict in substance and both have been given effect in setting
     forth the text of section 1101.
        Cross References.  Section 1101 is referred to in sections
     910, 3308 of this title; section 1571 of Title 75 (Vehicles).

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