What is the maximum amount of a fine for a Class C misdemeanor OUTSIDE of the penal code?

What is the maximum amount of a fine for a Class C misdemeanor OUTSIDE of the penal code?

• A. As long as the offense is punishable by a fine-only, maximum amount set by the legislature.
• B. $500
• C. No limit
• D. Depends on city

Answer: (A)

For Class C misdemeanors that arise outside the Penal Code, the fine ceiling is set by the Legislature for offenses punishable by a fine only. That means the maximum fine isn’t a fixed number tied to the Penal Code or to individual cities; it’s whatever the Legislature has authorized for fine‑only offenses. So the best answer reflects that the upper limit is determined by the Legislature. This differs from Penal Code offenses, where the standard cap is $500 for a Class C misdemeanor. That’s why a fixed $500 isn’t universally correct for offenses outside the Penal Code. An answer stating no limit or that the limit depends on the city would ignore the statewide legislative ceiling.

For Class C misdemeanors that arise outside the Penal Code, the fine ceiling is set by the Legislature for offenses punishable by a fine only. That means the maximum fine isn’t a fixed number tied to the Penal Code or to individual cities; it’s whatever the Legislature has authorized for fine‑only offenses. So the best answer reflects that the upper limit is determined by the Legislature.

This differs from Penal Code offenses, where the standard cap is $500 for a Class C misdemeanor. That’s why a fixed $500 isn’t universally correct for offenses outside the Penal Code. An answer stating no limit or that the limit depends on the city would ignore the statewide legislative ceiling.