Section 27-16-301 - Penalty generally(a) In addition to any other penalties provided by the laws of this state and except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of violating this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by:(1) A fine not more than five hundred dollars ($500);(2) Imprisonment of not more than ninety (90) days; or(3) Both a fine and imprisonment as provided under this subsection.(b) The penalty under this section does not apply if the violation is a felony or has a more serious penalty under this chapter or the laws of this state.Amended by Act 2013, No. 85,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.Acts 1937, No. 280, § 42; Pope's Dig., § 6866; Acts 1939, No. 72, § 2; 1941, No. 370, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-346; Acts 2001, No. 1802, § 1.