Penalties for misdemeanor offenses.

WORKING DRAFT
2012
STATE OF WYOMING
12LSO-0180

HOUSE BILL
NO.
HB0056

Penalties for misdemeanor offenses.

Sponsored by:

Representative(s) Gingery and Brown and Senator(s) Esquibel, F.

A BILL

for

AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses; modifying penalties for misdemeanor offenses; providing for classes of misdemeanors; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.

Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:

Section
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W.S. 1
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21
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402, 1
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27
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132, 2
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7
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102, 6
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2
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106(a), 6
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2
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107(b), 6
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2
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203(b), 6
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2
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313(b), 6
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2
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319(c), 6
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2
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320(c), 6
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2
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403(b), 6
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2
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501(c), (d), (e), (f)(i) and (h), 6
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2
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504(c), 6
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2
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506(d), 6
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2
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507(b), 6
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2
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508(c), 6
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3
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104(b), 6
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3
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105(a)(intro), 6
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3
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106, 6
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3
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107, 6
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3
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112(a), 6
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3
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201(b)(i), 6
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3
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202(b), 6
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3
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203(e), 6
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3
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204(c), 6
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3
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302(c), 6
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3
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303(b), 6
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3
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305, 6
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3
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306, 6
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3
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402(c)(iii), (f)(i) and (ii), 6
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3
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403(a)(iii), 6
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3
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404(a)(iii) and (b)(iii), 6
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3
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406(a)(iii), 6
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3
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407(a)(iii), 6
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3
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408(a)(iii), (b)(ii) and (c)(ii), 6
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3
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409(a)(intro), 6
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3
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411(e), 6
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3
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503(a)(i), 6
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3
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602(c)(intro), 6
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3
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605(a)(intro) and (b), 6
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3
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606, 6
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3
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607(b)(iii), 6
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3
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608(a), 6
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3
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610, 6
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3
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611, 6
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3
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612(b), 6
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3
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614(c)(i) and (ii), 6
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3
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615(a), 6
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3
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702(b)(i), 6
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3
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802(b)(i), 6
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3
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901(c)(i), 6
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3
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902(a), 6
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4
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101, 6
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4
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102, 6
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4
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201(c), 6
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4
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302(b)(intro), 6
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4
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304(a)(intro), 6
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4
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403(c), 6
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4
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404(a), 6
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4
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406(c), 6
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4
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501(a), 6
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5
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105(d), 6
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5
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106(c), 6
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5
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107(a)(intro) and (b), 6
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5
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108(b), 6
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5
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110(b), 6
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5
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114, 6
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5
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115(a)(intro), 6
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5
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116, 6
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5
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118(b), 6
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5
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202(b)(ii)(intro), 6
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5
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203(c)(i)(intro), 6
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5
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204(a), 6
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5
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205, 6
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5
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210(a)(i) and (ii), 6
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5
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212(a), 6
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5
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213(b), 6
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5
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305(b), 6
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5
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307, 6
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6
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101, 6
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6
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102(b), 6
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6
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103(a) and (b)(intro), 6
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6
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104(c), 6
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6
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105, 6
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6
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209, 6
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6
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305, 6
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7
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102(a), 6
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8
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104(a)(intro), 6
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8
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405(b), 6
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9
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101(b), 6
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9
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102(b), 6
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9
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103, 6
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9
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201(a)(intro),
6
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9
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202, 6
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9
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203(d), 6
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9
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301(d), 6
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10
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103, 7
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3
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211, 7
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3
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510(c), 7
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3
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702(f), 7
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4
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103(b), 7
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4
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105(k) and (m), 7
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4
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201(a), 7
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13
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1202(a)(i), 7
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19
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102(b), 7
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19
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303(g), 7
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19
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308(c), 7
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19
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404(d), 7
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19
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504(c), 8
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7
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102(b), 9
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1
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412(a) and (b), 9
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1
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623(a)(ii), 9
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1
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625(a), 9
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1
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709(h), 9
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1
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907(d), 9
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2
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126(d), 9
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2
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419, 9
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2
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1016(j), 9
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2
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1033(b), 9
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3
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429(a), 9
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4
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102(b), 9
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4
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1208(d), 9
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13
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109(a), 10
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6
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103(b), 10
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6
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104, 11
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1
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103, 11
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5
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117(a), 11
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7
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133, 11
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7
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201(h), 11
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7
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406, 11
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8
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102, 11
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9
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109(a), 11
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11
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117, 11
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12
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125(a), 11
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13
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108(b), 11
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14
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114(b), 11
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15
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112, 11
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17
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209(b), 11
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18
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117(c) and (d), 11
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19
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102(c), 11
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19
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116, 11
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19
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204, 11
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19
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210, 11
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19
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306, 11
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19
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504, 11
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19
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506, 11
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20
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121, 11
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20
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204, 11
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20
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208(b), 11
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23
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105, 11
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23
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107(b), 11
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23
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108(a), 11
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23
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305, 11
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24
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103, 11
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24
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108(b), 11
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25
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109(b), 11
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25
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112, 11
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26
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101(b), 11
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27
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107, 11
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28
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103(a), 11
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28
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104, 11
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28
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107, 11
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29
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103(c), 11
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30
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106(a), 11
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30
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108, 11
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30
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110(b), 11
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30
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115(b), 11
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31
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104, 11
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32
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104, 11
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33
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107, 11
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34
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130, 11
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35
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116(b), 11
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36
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109(d), 11
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37
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108, 11
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38
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108(g), 11
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43
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102, 12
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2
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204(f), 12
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2
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505, 12
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3
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101(c) and (e), 12
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5
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203(c), 12
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5
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405, 12
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6
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101(a), (f) and (g), 12
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6
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102(b), 12
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8
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101, 12
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8
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102(a) and (b), 12
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10
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101(c), 13
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1
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502(n), 13
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10
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101, 13
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10
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102(c), 13
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10
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103(b), 13
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10
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104(a), 13
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10
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106, 13
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10
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107(c), 13
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10
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108, 13
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10
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109, 14
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2
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710(e) and (f), 14
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3
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107(b), 14
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3
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108(b), 14
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3
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205(c) and (d), 14
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3
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214(a), 14
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3
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427(g), 14
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4
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111, 14
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5
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108, 14
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6
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203(d), 14
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6
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227(g), 14
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6
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427(g), 15
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1
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512, 15
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5
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121, 15
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5
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314, 16
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4
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124, 16
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4
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205, 16
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4
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408(a), 16
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6
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111, 16
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6
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206(a), 17
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10
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122, 17
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10
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214(f), 17
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19
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129(b), 17
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29
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210(b), 18
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3
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205, 18
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3
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206(a) and (c), 18
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3
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607(c), 18
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3
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703(c), 18
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3
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813, 18
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4
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506, 18
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5
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313, 18
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5
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314, 18
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9
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201(a)(i), 18
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11
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102, 19
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8
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104(b), 19
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8
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105, 19
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9
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203, 19
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11
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122(b), 19
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12
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106(e), 19
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14
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105, 20
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1
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108, 20
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3
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101(b)(i) and (ii)(intro), 21
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2
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407, 21
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3
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124, 21
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4
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105, 22
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24
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201(f), 22
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26
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112(a)(intro), 22
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26
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120, 22
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29
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601, 23
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2
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104(d) and (g), 23
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2
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107(d), 23
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2
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109, 23
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2
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302(c), 23
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2
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303(d) and (g)(intro), 23
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2
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417(a), 23
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2
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418(b), 23
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3
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101, 23
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3
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102(a) and (d), 23
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3
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103(c), 23
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3
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105(b), 23
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3
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106(e), 23
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3
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107(d), 23
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3
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108(b) and (c), 23
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3
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109(c), 23
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3
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110(c), 23
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3
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111(b), 23
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3
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112(b), 23
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3
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113(b), 23
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3
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117, 23
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3
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201(f), 23
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3
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202(d), 23
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3
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203(c), 23
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3
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204(c), 23
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3
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205(c), 23
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3
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304(c), 23
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3
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305(b), 23
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3
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306(e), 23
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3
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307(b), 23
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3
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308(d), 23
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3
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309(c), 23
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3
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402, 23
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3
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403(b), 23
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3
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404(a), 23
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3
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405(b) and (c), 23
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3
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407(b), 23
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4
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101(c), 23
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4
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104, 23
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4
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205(a), 23
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6
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103(b), 23
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6
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203, 23
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6
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204(c) and (d), 23
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6
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206(a)(ii), (iii), (b) and (c), 24
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1
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109(a),
24
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1
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110(c), 24
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1
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117, 24
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1
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133(c), 24
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6
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110(b), 24
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10
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115, 25
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10
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126(b), 26
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1
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107(a), 26
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13
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120(b), 26
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29
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237(a) and (c), 26
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32
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103, 26
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44
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113(b), 27
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1
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107, 27
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1
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108, 27
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3
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702(a)(i), 27
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3
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703(a) and (d), 27
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3
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704, 27
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4
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103, 27
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4
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105, 27
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4
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109, 27
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4
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115, 27
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4
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116(b), 27
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4
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304, 27
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4
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412, 27
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5
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108, 27
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5
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110, 27
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6
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113(a), 27
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6
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116, 27
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7
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113, 27
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8
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111, 27
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11
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108(c), 27
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14
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307, 27
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14
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506(c), 27
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14
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510(a)(i), (b)(i), (c)(i) and (d)(i), 27
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14
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608(b), 27
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14
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805(c), 28
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1
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110(a) and (b), 28
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7
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102, 28
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8
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113(b), 29
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1
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601(c), 29
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3
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108, 29
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5
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106, 29
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7
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102(b), 29
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7
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207, 30
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1
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123, 30
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2
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103, 30
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2
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108(d), 30
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2
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203, 30
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2
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205(c), 30
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2
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207, 30
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2
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210(a), 30
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2
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406(b), 30
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2
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409(b), 30
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5
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119(b) and (e), 30
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5
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123, 31
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2
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104(f), 31
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2
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110, 31
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2
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225(e), 31
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2
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405(b), 31
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2
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507(c), 31
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2
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702(c), 31
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2
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704(b), 31
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4
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103(a), 31
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4
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104, 31
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5
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225(a), 31
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5
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237(c), 31
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5
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502, 31
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5
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701(a), 31
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5
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901(a), 31
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5
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956(j), 31
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5
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959(c), 31
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5
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1102, 31
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5
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1201(a), 31
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5
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1206(c), 31
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7
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117(e), 31
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7
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119(d), 31
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7
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133(a)(intro), 31
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7
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134(a) and (c), 31
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7
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136, 31
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7
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404(c)(intro) and (d), 31
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8
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105(b), 31
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8
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202(b), 31
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9
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106(a) and (c), 31
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11
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102, 31
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11
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106, 31
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11
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107(c), 31
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11
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108(b), 31
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11
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110(b), 31
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12
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102, 31
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13
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116, 31
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16
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112(a), 31
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18
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208(b), 31
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18
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701(a), 31
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18
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703, 31
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18
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705(c), 31
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18
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805(a), 31
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19
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107(a), 33
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1
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101, 33
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1
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103, 33
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1
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104, 33
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1
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110, 33
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3
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130, 33
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4
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114(a)(intro), 33
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6
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103, 33
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6
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107, 33
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7
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112, 33
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9
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113, 33
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11
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115(a), 33
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12
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127(d), 33
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14
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103, 33
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15
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124, 33
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16
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108, 33
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16
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110, 33
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16
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206, 33
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16
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302, 33
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16
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317, 33
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16
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409, 33
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17
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105, 33
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19
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110, 33
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20
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209, 33
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21
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145(b), 33
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22
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110, 33
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23
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115(a), 33
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24
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142, 33
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24
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155(b), 33
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25
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114, 33
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26
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511, 33
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27
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119(b), 33
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28
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114(a), 33
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29
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137(a)(intro) and (c), 33
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30
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214(a), 33
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30
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221, 33
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33
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308, 33
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34
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109(a), 33
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36
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113, 33
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37
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113, 33
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38
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110(e), 33
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39
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129(a), 33
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40
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117, 33
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41
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120(a), 33
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42
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117, 33
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43
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118(b), 33
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45
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112(a), 33
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46
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106, 34
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1
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144, 34
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16
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103, 35
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1
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103, 35
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1
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105(b), 35
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1
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106, 35
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1
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431(b), 35
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2
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909, 35
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4
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101, 35
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4
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105, 35
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4
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107(b), 35
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4
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108, 35
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4
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109, 35
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4
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130(c), 35
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4
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202, 35
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4
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504, 35
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4
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603, 35
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4
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605, 35
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5
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216, 35
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6
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118(f), 35
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7
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113(a), 35
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7
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366(a), 35
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7
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1031(a)(iv), (b)(iv), (c)(i)(intro) and (v), 35
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7
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1032(b), 35
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7
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1033(b)(i) and (ii), 35
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7
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1036(a), 35
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7
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1039, 35
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7
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1040, 35
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7
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1041, 35
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7
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1056, 35
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7
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1059(k), 35
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7
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1501(f), 35
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7
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1502(f), 35
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8
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105, 35
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8
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407, 35
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9
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108(m), 35
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9
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116, 35
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9
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130(a)(i), 35
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9
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304, 35
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9
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506, 35
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10
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102, 35
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10
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104, 35
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10
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207, 35
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10
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303, 35
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10
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401(a) and (b), 35
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10
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402, 35
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10
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403, 35
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10
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405, 35
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10
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407, 35
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10
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409(b), 35
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11
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404(k), 35
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11
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509(d), 35
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11
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513, 35
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11
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1507(b), 35
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12
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118(c), 35
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13
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203, 35
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13
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204(b),
35
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13
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206(a), 35
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15
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112, 35
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18
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109(a) and (b), 35
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20
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111(b), 35
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20
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112(a), 35
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20
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113, 35
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28
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105, 36
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1
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112(b), 36
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1
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114, 36
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1
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116(a), 36
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1
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119(c), 36
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2
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107(b)(intro), 36
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4
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115(d), 36
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4
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121(j), 36
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8
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105, 36
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8
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309, 36
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8
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315, 36
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8
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316, 37
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5
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109, 37
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9
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406, 37
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9
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505(c), 37
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9
‑
802, 37
‑
12
‑
105, 37
‑
12
‑
111, 37
‑
12
‑
112, 37
‑
12
‑
113, 37
‑
12
‑
115, 37
‑
12
‑
116, 37
‑
12
‑
117, 37
‑
12
‑
120(c), 37
‑
12
‑
124(a)(ii), 37
‑
12
‑
127, 37
‑
12
‑
128, 37
‑
12
‑
201, 37
‑
12
‑
202, 37
‑
12
‑
203, 37
‑
12
‑
204, 37
‑
12
‑
207, 38
‑
3
‑
104, 39
‑
13
‑
102(q)(v), 39
‑
13
‑
108(c)(i)(B), 39
‑
14
‑
102(k), 39
‑
14
‑
202(b)(vi), 39
‑
14
‑
302(k), 39
‑
14
‑
402(j), 39
‑
14
‑
502(j), 39
‑
14
‑
602(j), 39
‑
14
‑
702(k), 39
‑
15
‑
108(c)(iv)(A), (v) and (vii), 39
‑
16
‑
108(c)(viii) through (xi), 39
‑
17
‑
102(c), 39
‑
17
‑
108(c)(i), (iii), (vi) and (vii), 39
‑
17
‑
202(c), 39
‑
17
‑
208(c)(i), (iii), (v) and (vii), 39
‑
18
‑
108(c)(ii)(intro), 39
‑
19
‑
102(e), 40
‑
3
‑
122, 40
‑
4
‑
104, 40
‑
4
‑
122, 40
‑
4
‑
123, 40
‑
7
‑
104, 40
‑
10
‑
133, 40
‑
12
‑
206, 40
‑
13
‑
113, 40
‑
13
‑
205(b), 40
‑
14
‑
540, 40
‑
14
‑
541(a)(intro), 40
‑
14
‑
604(f) and (g), 40
‑
16
‑
103, 40
‑
19
‑
118(f), 41
‑
3
‑
616(a) and (b), 41
‑
13
‑
111(c), 41
‑
13
‑
216, 42
‑
2
‑
111(b), 42
‑
2
‑
112(k)(ii), 42
‑
4
‑
111(b)(ii) and (c) and 42
‑
4
‑
112(b) and (c) are amended to read:

1
‑
21
‑
402.

Endorsement of payments and satisfaction and release; penalty.

Every person who collects or is paid any money or other thing of value upon any judgment rendered in any circuit court who fails to comply with the provisions of W.S. 1
‑
21
‑
401 is guilty of a
class D

misdemeanor

and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine
for each offens
e
.
of not less than
twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00).

1
‑
27
‑
132.

Transfer, removal or concealment of person with intent to avoid service.

Whoever, having under his restraint any person for whose release a writ of habeas corpus has been issued or is being applied for, transfers that person to the custody or control of another or conceals the place of his confinement or restraint, or removes him from the jurisdiction of the court from which the writ is issued or sought, with the intent to avoid the service or effect of the writ, or whoever knowingly aids or abets in the commission of any such offense, shall be
fined not more than one thousand
dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned not more than ninety (90) days, or both

guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

2
‑
7
‑
102.

Penalty for administering without proving will or taking letters of administration.

Any person, except one acting under the provisions of W.S. 2
‑
1
‑
201 and 2
‑
1
‑
202, who administers the personal estate of any person dying after the passage of this act, or any part thereof, without proving the will of the deceased or taking out letters of administration of such personal estate, shall be
punished by imprisonment in the county jail not more than one (1) year or by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or both
guilty of a class
A
misdemeanor
.

6
‑
2
‑
106.

Homicide by vehicle; aggravated homicide by vehicle; penalties.

(a)

Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person is guilty of homicide by vehicle
,

and shall be fined not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) or imprisoned in the county jail for not more than one (1) year, or both
a
class A misdemeanor
,
if he operates or drives a vehicle in a criminally negligent manner, and his conduct is the proximate cause of the death of another person. Evidence of a violation of any state law or ordinance applying to the operation or use of a vehicle or to the regulation of traffic, except for evidence of a violation of W.S. 10
‑
6
‑
103, 31
‑
5
‑
233 and 41
‑
13
‑
206, is admissible in any prosecution under this subsection.

6
‑
2
‑
107.

Criminally negligent homicide.

(b)

Criminally negligent homicide is a
class A

misdemeanor
.

punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), or both.

6
‑
2
‑
203.

False imprisonment; penalties.

(b)

False imprisonment is a
class A

misdemeanor
.

punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

6
‑
2
‑
313.

Sexual battery.

(b)

Sexual battery is a
class A

misdemeanor
.

punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

6
‑
2
‑
319.

Names not to be released; restrictions on disclosures or publication of information; violations; penalties.

(c)

Any person who willfully violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or be imprisoned in the county jail not more than ninety (90) days, or both.

6
‑
2
‑
320.

Prohibited access to school facilities by adult sex offenders; exceptions; penalties; definitions.

(c)

Any person who violates the provisions of subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
2
‑
403.

Intimidation in furtherance of the interests of a criminal street gang.

(b)

Intimidation in furtherance of the interests of a criminal street gang is a
high
class A

misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment of up to one (1) year, a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

6
‑
2
‑
501.

Simple assault; battery; penalties.

(c)

Except as provided by subsection (e) of this section, simple assault is a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

(d)

Except as provided by subsection (f) of this section, battery is a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the term of probation imposed by a judge under this subsection may
exceed the maximum term of imprisonment established for the offense under this subsection provided the term of probation, together with any extension thereof, shall in no case exceed one (1) year.

(e)

A household member as defined by W.S. 35
‑
21
‑
102 who is convicted upon a plea of guilty or no contest or found guilty of simple assault against any other household member, after having been convicted upon a plea of guilty or no contest or found guilty of a violation of W.S. 6
‑
2
‑
501(a), (b), (e) or (f), 6
‑
2
‑
502, 6
‑
2
‑
503, 6
‑
2
‑
504 or other substantially similar law of this or any other state, tribe or territory against any other household member, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

(f)

A household member as defined by W.S. 35
‑
21
‑
102 who commits a second or subsequent battery against any other household member shall be punished as follows:

(i)

A person convicted upon a plea of guilty or no contest or found guilty of a second offense under this subsection against any other household member, after having been convicted upon a plea of guilty or no contest or found guilty of a violation of W.S. 6
‑
2
‑
501(a), (b), (e) through (g), 6
‑
2
‑
502, 6
‑
2
‑
503, 6
‑
2
‑
504 or other substantially similar law of this or any other state, tribe or territory against any other household member within the previous five (5) years is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.

punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the term of probation imposed by a court under this paragraph may exceed the maximum term of imprisonment established for this offense under this paragraph provided the term of probation, together with any extension thereof, shall in no case exceed two (2) years;

(h)

An unlawful contact under subsection (g) of this section is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or both.

6
‑
2
‑
504.

Reckless endangering; penalty.

(c)

Reckless endangering is a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year.

6
‑
2
‑
506.

Stalking; penalty.

(d)

Except as provided under subsection (e) of this section, stalking is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
2
‑
507.

Abuse, neglect, abandonment, intimidation or exploitation of a vulnerable adult; penalties.

(b)

Reckless abuse, neglect, abandonment, intimidation or exploitation of a vulnerable adult is a
class A
misdemeanor,
punishable by not more than one (1) year in jail, a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both,
and
shall subject the offender to

registration
of the offender's name
on the central registry.

6
‑
2
‑
508.

Assault and battery on corrections or detention officer; penalties; definitions.

(c)

A violation of subsection (a) of this section is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

6
‑
3
‑
104.

Arson; fourth degree; penalties.

(b)

Fourth-degree arson is a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
3
‑
105.

Negligently burning woods, prairie or grounds; penalties.

(a)

A person is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if he, without permission of the owner and acting with criminal negligence:

6
‑
3
‑
106.

Failure to extinguish or contain fire in woods or prairie; penalty.

A person is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00)
if he lights a fire in any woods or on any prairie and leaves the vicinity of the fire without extinguishing it or containing it so it does not spread and is not likely to spread.

6
‑
3
‑
107.

Throwing burning substance from vehicle; penalties.

A person who throws a burning substance from a vehicle is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
3
‑
112.

Preventing or obstructing extinguishment of fire; interference with firefighter; penalties.

(a)

A person who willfully injures, destroys, removes or in any manner interferes with the use of any vehicle, tools, equipment, water supplies, hydrants, towers, buildings, communications facilities, or other instruments or facilities used in the detection, reporting, suppression or extinguishing of fire is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor.
Upon conviction, he shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

6
‑
3
‑
201.

Property destruction and defacement; grading; penalties; aggregated costs or values.

(b)

Property destruction and defacement is:

(i)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if the cost of restoring injured property or the value of the property if destroyed is less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00);

6
‑
3
‑
202.

Altering landmarks; penalties.

(b)

Altering landmarks is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
3
‑
203.

Cruelty to animals; penalties; limitation on manner of destruction.

(e)

Unless punishable under subsection (n) of this section, a violation of this section is a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both
except that a subsequent offense is a
high
class A

misdemeanor
.
punishable by not more than one (1) year imprisonment, a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or both.

6
‑
3
‑
204.

Littering; penalties.

(c)

Littering is a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.
Littering, involving the disposal of a container with body fluids along a highway right of way, is a
class B
misdemeanor
.

punishable by imprisonment for not more than nine (9) months, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.
The court may suspend all or a part of a sentence imposed under this section and require the person convicted of littering to perform up to forty (40) hours of labor in the form of cleaning litter debris from public roads, parks or other public areas or facilities.

6
‑
3
‑
302.

Criminal entry; penalties; affirmative defenses.

(c)

Criminal entry is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
3
‑
303.

Criminal trespass; penalties.

(b)

Criminal trespass is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
3
‑
305.

Breaking, opening or entering of coin machine with intent to commit larceny; penalties.

A person is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both,
if he breaks, opens or enters a coin machine with intent to commit larceny.

6
‑
3
‑
306.

Forcible entry or detainer; penalty.

A person is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00),
if he violently takes or keeps possession of land without authority of law.

6
‑
3
‑
402.

Larceny; livestock rustling; theft of fuel; penalties.

(c)

Except as provided by subsections (e) and (f) of this section, larceny is:

(iii)

A
class C

misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if the value of the property is less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

(f)

A person who causes a motor vehicle to leave the premises of an establishment at which motor vehicle fuel is offered for retail sale without the person making full payment for motor fuel that was dispensed into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle or into another container is guilty of larceny. Any person convicted of a second or subsequent offense under this subsection shall have his driver's license suspended pursuant to W.S. 31
‑
7
‑
128. The court shall forward to the department of transportation a copy of the record pertaining to disposition of the arrest or citation. In addition:

(i)

A first conviction under this subsection is
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both

a class C misdemeanor
;

(ii)

A second or subsequent conviction under this subsection is
punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both

a class B misdemeanor
.

6
‑
3
‑
403.

Wrongful taking or disposing of property; venue of indictment.

(a)

A person who buys, receives, conceals or disposes of property which he knows, believes or has reasonable cause to believe was obtained in violation of law is guilty of:

(iii)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if the value of the property is less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

6
‑
3
‑
404.

Shoplifting; altering or removing price tags and markers; penalties.

(a)

A person who willfully conceals or takes possession of property offered for sale by a wholesale or retail store without the knowledge or consent of the owner and with intent to convert the property to his own use without paying the purchase price is guilty of:

(iii)

A
class C

misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if the value of the property is less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

(b)

A person who alters, defaces, changes or removes a price tag or marker on or about property offered for sale by a wholesale or retail store with intent to obtain the property at less than the marked or listed price is guilty of:

(iii)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if the difference between the marked or listed price and the amount actually paid is less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

6
‑
3
‑
406.

Defrauding an innkeeper; penalties; definitions.

(a)

A person who, with intent to defraud, procures food, drink or accommodations at a public establishment
without paying in accordance with his agreement with the public establishment is guilty of:

(iii)

A
class C

misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,

if the value of the food, drink or accommodations is less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

6
‑
3
‑
407.

Obtaining property by false pretenses; penalties.

(a)

A person who knowingly obtains property from another person by false pretenses with intent to defraud the person is guilty of:

(iii)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if the value of the property is less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

6
‑
3
‑
408.

Theft of services; penalties.

(a)

A person who, with intent to defraud, obtains services which he knows are available only for compensation, without paying for the services is guilty of:

(iii)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if the value of the services is less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

(b)

A person who tampers or otherwise interferes with or connects to, by any means, whether mechanical, electrical, acoustical or otherwise, any cables, wires or other devices used for distribution of services for the purposes of committing a violation of subsection (a) of this section is guilty of:

(ii)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if the value of the services is less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

(c)

A person who knowingly manufactures, distributes, sells, or offers for sale, rental or use any decoding or descrambling device or any plan or kit for such device, designed with intent to facilitate an act which constitutes a violation of subsection (a) of this section is guilty of:

(ii)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if the value of the services is less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

6
‑
3
‑
409.

Fraudulently obtaining telecommunications services deemed misdemeanor.

(a)

A person is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if, with intent to defraud or to aid and abet another to defraud any other person of the lawful charge, in whole or in part, for any telecommunications service, he obtains, attempts to obtain or aids and abets another to obtain or to attempt to obtain any telecommunications service:

6
‑
3
‑
411.

Unlawful use of theft detection shielding devices; penalty.

(e)

A person who commits any of the offenses specified under subsections (a) through (d) of this section shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
3
‑
503.

Crimes against computer equipment or supplies; interruption or impairment of governmental operations or public services; penalties.

(a)

A person commits a crime against computer equipment or supplies if he knowingly and without authorization, modifies equipment or supplies used or intended to be used in a computer, computer system or computer network. A crime against computer equipment or supplies is:

(i)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
except as provided in paragraph (ii) of this subsection;

6
‑
3
‑
602.

Forgery; penalties.

(c)

Forgery is a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if the writing is a:

6
‑
3
‑
605.

Operation of coin machine by slug or without required legal tender; manufacture or distribution of slugs; penalties; "slug" defined.

(a)

A person is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if knowingly and without authorization, he:

(b)

A person is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if he manufactures or distributes slugs knowing or reasonably believing they will be used for fraudulent or unlawful purposes.

6
‑
3
‑
606.

Impersonation of a peace officer; penalties.

A person is guilty of impersonation of a peace officer if he falsely represents himself to be a peace officer with intent to compel action or inaction by any person against his will. Impersonation of a peace officer is a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

6
‑
3
‑
607.

Defrauding creditors; penalties.

(b)

Defrauding creditors is:

(iii)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or
both,
if the mortgagee's or secured party's interest is of a value of less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

6
‑
3
‑
608.

Fraudulent use of materials; fraudulent obtaining of money by contractor; penalties.

(a)

A contractor or subcontractor who purchases materials on credit and represents that they will be used in a designated building or improvement and who knowingly and with intent to defraud the seller uses the materials or allows them to be used in a building or improvement other than the one designated is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
3
‑
610.

Mislabeling merchandise; penalty.

A person commits a
class D
misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00)
if, with intent to promote the purchase or sale of a commodity, he knowingly brands, labels, stamps or marks the commodity in a false, misleading or deceptive manner.

6
‑
3
‑
611.

False, misleading or deceptive advertising; penalty.

A person who disseminates to the public an advertisement which he knows is false, misleading or deceptive, with intent to promote the purchase or sale of property or the acceptance of employment, is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

6
‑
3
‑
612.

False written statements to obtain property or credit; penalties.

(b)

A person is guilty of a
class A

misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or the amount of the credit sought or obtained, whichever is greater, or by both fine and imprisonment,
if he knowingly makes or uses a false written statement to a pawnbroker with respect to the ownership of property with intent that the statement be relied upon to procure from the pawnbroker the payment of cash, the making of a loan, the extension of
credit or the discount of an account receivable for the benefit of himself or another person.

6
‑
3
‑
614.

Defrauding drug and alcohol screening tests; penalties.

(c)

A person who violates any provision of subsection (a) of this section is guilty of:

(i)

A
class C
misdemeanor for a first offense
;
and, upon conviction, shall be subject to imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both;

(ii)

A
class C

misdemeanor for a second or subsequent
offense and, upon conviction, shall be subject to imprisonment for not less than seven (7) days
.
nor more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
3
‑
615.

Use of false identity, citizenship or resident alien documents, penalty.

(a)

Any person who intentionally uses false documents to conceal his true identity, citizenship or resident alien status to obtain access to public resources or services is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

6
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3
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702.

Fraud by check; penalties.

(b)

Fraud by check is:

(i)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if the fraudulent check was for a sum of less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00); or

6
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3
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802.

Unlawful use of credit card; penalties.

(b)

Unlawful use of a credit card is:

(i)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or
both,
if the value of the property or services purchased or obtained is less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00); or

6
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3
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901.

Unauthorized use of personal identifying information; penalties; restitution.

(c)

Theft of identity is:

(i)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if no economic benefit was gained or was attempted to be gained, or if an economic benefit of less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) was gained or was attempted to be gained by the defendant; or

6
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3
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902.

Unlawful impersonation through electronic means; penalties; definitions; civil remedies.

(a)

Any person who knowingly and without consent intentionally impersonates another actual person through, or on, an internet website or by other electronic means, including, but not limited to spoofing and causes or attempts to cause harm, is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.

punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both.

6
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4
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101.

Prostitution; penalties.

A person who knowingly or intentionally performs or permits, or offers or agrees to perform or permit an act of sexual intrusion, as defined by W.S. 6
‑
2
‑
301(a)(vii), for money or other property commits prostitution which is a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
4
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102.

Soliciting an act of prostitution; penalties.

A person is guilty of soliciting an act of prostitution if, with the intent that an act of sexual intrusion as defined by W.S. 6
‑
2
‑
301(a)(vii) be committed, that person knowingly or intentionally pays, or offers or agrees to pay money or other property to another person under circumstances strongly corroborative of the intention that an act of
prostitution be committed. Soliciting an act of prostitution is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
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4
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201.

Public indecency; exception; penalties.

(c)

Public indecency is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
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4
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302.

Promoting obscenity; penalties.

(b)

Promoting obscenity is
a

class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable upon conviction as follows:

6
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4
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304.

Voyeurism; penalties.

(a)

A person is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if he, without the consent of the person being viewed, commits the crime of voyeurism by looking in a clandestine, surreptitious, prying or secretive nature into an enclosed area where the person being viewed has a reasonable expectation of privacy, including, but not limited to:

6
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4
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403.

Abandoning or endangering children; penalties; "child"; disclosure or publication of identifying information; "minor victim".

(c)

A person violating this section is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.

punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.
A person convicted of a second violation of this section is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than five (5) years, a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or both.

6
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4
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404.

Violation of order of protection; penalty.

(a)

Any person who willfully violates a protection order or valid foreign protection order as defined in W.S.
35
‑
21
‑
109(a), is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
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4
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406.

Permitting house parties where minors are present; exceptions; penalties.

(c)

Any person violating any provision of this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
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4
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501.

Opening graves and removing bodies; penalty; exception.

(a)

A person who opens a grave or tomb and removes a body or remains of a deceased person for any purpose without the knowledge and consent of near relations of the deceased commits a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

6
‑
5
‑
105.

Designation of supplier; penalties; affirmative defense.

(d)

Designating a supplier is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
5
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106.

Conflict of interest; penalties; disclosure of interest and withdrawal from participation.

(c)

Violation of subsection (a) of this section is a
class B
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).

6
‑
5
‑
107.

Official misconduct; penalties.

(a)

A public servant or public officer commits a
class B
misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00),
if, with intent to obtain a pecuniary benefit or maliciously to cause harm to another, he knowingly:

(b)

A public officer commits a
class D
misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00)
if he intentionally fails to perform a duty in the manner and within the time prescribed by law.

6
‑
5
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108.

Issuing false certificate; penalties.

(b)

A public servant commits a
class A
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both,
if he makes and issues an official certificate or other official written instrument which he is authorized to make and issue containing a statement which he knows to be false.

6
‑
5
‑
110.

Wrongful appropriation of public property; penalties.

(b)

Wrongful appropriation is a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

6
‑
5
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114.

Notarial officers; issuance of certificate without proper acknowledgment; penalties.

A notarial officer commits a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if he signs and affixes his seal to a certificate of acknowledgment when the party executing the instrument has not first acknowledged the execution of the instrument in the presence of, as defined in W.S. 34
‑
26
‑
101(b)(xxi), the notarial officer, if by law the instrument is required to be recorded or filed and cannot be filed without a certificate of acknowledgment signed and sealed by a notarial officer.

6
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5
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115.

Neglect or refusal of ministerial officer to perform duty in criminal case; unnecessary delay in serving warrant; penalties.

(a)

A person commits a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or both,
if he is:

6
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5
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116.

Public officer acting before qualifying; penalty.

An elected or appointed public officer or his deputy commits a
class D
misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)
if he performs any duty of his office without taking and subscribing the oath prescribed by law or before giving and filing the bond required by law.

6
‑
5
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118.

Conflict of interest; public investments; disclosure required; penalty; definitions.

(b)

A violation of subsection (a) of this section is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
5
‑
202.

Accessory after the fact; penalties.

(b)

An accessory after the fact commits:

(ii)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if:

6
‑
5
‑
203.

Compounding; penalties.

(c)

Compounding is:

(i)

A
class A
misdemeanor
:
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), or both:

6
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5
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204.

Interference with peace officer; disarming peace officer; penalties.

(a)

A person commits a
class A
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both,
if he knowingly obstructs, impedes or interferes with or resists arrest by a peace officer while engaged in the lawful performance of his official duties.

6
‑
5
‑
205.

Running manned roadblock; penalties.

A person commits a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if he proceeds or travels through a roadblock which is supervised by a uniformed peace officer without stopping and obeying the instructions of the peace officer.

6
‑
5
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210.

False reporting to authorities; penalties.

(a)

A person who knowingly reports falsely to a law enforcement agency or a fire department that:

(i)

A crime has been committed is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
;
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both;

(ii)

An emergency exists is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
;
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both;

6
‑
5
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212.

Interference with emergency calls.

(a)

A person commits a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if he knowingly obstructs, prevents, hinders or otherwise interferes with the making or completion of a telephone call to a 911 emergency reporting system or other telephone or radio communication by another person to any law enforcement agency to request protection or other assistance from the law enforcement agency or to report the commission of a crime.

6
‑
5
‑
213.

Taking contraband into penal institutions or correctional facilities; definitions; penalties.

(b)

Any person who violates any provision of subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), or both.

6
‑
5
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305.

Influencing, intimidating or impeding jurors, witnesses and officers; obstructing or impeding justice; penalties.

(b)

A person commits a
class A
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both,
if, by threats or force, he obstructs or impedes the administration of justice in a court.

6
‑
5
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307.

Usurpation; penalties.

A person is guilty of usurpation if he falsely represents himself to be a public servant with the intent to induce anyone to submit to the pretended official authority or to act in reliance upon the pretense to his detriment. Usurpation is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not to exceed six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
6
‑
101.

Fighting in public; penalties.

A person commits a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if, by agreement, he fights with one (1) or more persons in public.

6
‑
6
‑
102.

Breach of the peace; penalties.

(b)

Breach of the peace is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
6
‑
103.

Telephone calls; unlawful acts; penalties; place of commission of crime.

(a)

A person commits a
class A
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both,
if he telephones another anonymously or under a false or fictitious name and uses obscene, lewd or profane language or suggests a lewd or lascivious act with intent to terrify, intimidate, threaten, harass, annoy or offend.

(b)

A person commits a
class A
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of
not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both,
if:

6
‑
6
‑
104.

Unlawful automated telephone solicitation; exceptions; penalties.

(c)

Any person violating subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
6
‑
105.

Unlawful protesting at a funeral; penalties.

A person commits a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if he protests, pickets, or otherwise causes a breach of the peace within nine hundred (900) feet of a cemetery, church, building or other facility at which a funeral or memorial service is being conducted, and if the protest, picket or other action occurs within one (1) hour prior to, during or within one (1) hour after the funeral or memorial service and the protest, picket, or breach of the peace is directed at the funeral or memorial service.

6
‑
6
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209.

"Public nuisance" defined; maintenance thereof; penalty.

Every structure, boat or vehicle used and occupied as a house of ill fame, or for purposes of prostitution or gambling, or for the purpose of manufacture, possession, sale or disposition of intoxicating liquor or any controlled substance in violation of law shall be held and deemed a public nuisance. Any person owning, or having the control of the property, and knowingly leasing or subletting the property, in whole or in part, for the purpose of keeping a house or place of ill fame, prostitution or gambling, or for the purpose of manufacture, possession, sale or disposition of intoxicating liquor or any controlled substance in violation of law, or knowingly permitting the property to be used or occupied for that purpose, or using or occupying the property for that purpose,
shall for every offense be
fined not exceeding seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or be imprisoned in the county jail not to exceed six (6) months

guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

6
‑
6
‑
305.

Penalties for violations of article.

Any person violating any provision of W.S. 6
‑
6
‑
301 through 6
‑
6
‑
307 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, or both.

6
‑
7
‑
102.

Gambling; professional gambling; penalties.

(a)

A person who engages in gambling commits a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
8
‑
104.

Wearing or carrying concealed weapons; penalties; exceptions; permits.

(a)

A person who wears or carries a concealed deadly weapon is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, or both
for a first offense, or a felony punishable by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), imprisonment for not more than two (2) years, or both, for a second or subsequent offense, unless:

6
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8
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405.

Offenses and penalties; defense of Wyoming citizens.

(b)

Any official, agent or employee of the United States government who enforces or attempts to enforce any act, order, law, statute, rule or regulation of the United States government upon a personal firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition that is manufactured commercially or privately in Wyoming and that remains exclusively within the borders of Wyoming shall be guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and, upon conviction, shall be subject to imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), or both.

6
‑
9
‑
101.

Equal enjoyment of public accommodations and facilities; penalties.

(b)

A person who intentionally violates this section commits a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
9
‑
102.

Discrimination prohibited; penalties.

(b)

A person who violates this section commits a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

6
‑
9
‑
103.

Charging for public toilet facilities; penalty.

A person commits a
class D
misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00)
if he charges for use of toilet facilities which are generally available to the public.

6
‑
9
‑
201.

Trespass on closed or unsafe areas within ski areas; penalty; exceptions.

(a)

A person is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00)
if he:

6
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9
‑
202.

Neglect to close fences; penalty.

A person is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00)
if he opens and neglects to close a gate or replace bars in a fence which crosses a private road or a river, stream or ditch.

6
‑
9
‑
203.

Unlawful use of toxic substances; penalty.

(d)

A violation of this section is
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both

a class C misdemeanor
.

6
‑
9
‑
301.

Skier safety; skiing while impaired; unsafe skiing; collisions; penalties.

(d)

Any person violating this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not
more than twenty (20) days, a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00), or both.

6
‑
10
‑
103.

Penalties for misdemeanors; court automation fee; indigent civil legal services fee.

(a)

Unless a different penalty is prescribed by law, every crime declared to be a misdemeanor
is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both
without further specification as to class or punishment shall be a class C misdemeanor
.
Unless a different penalty is prescribed by law, misdemeanors for which a class is specified are punishable as follows:

(i)

"Class A" misdemeanors are punishable by
imprisonment for not more than
one
(
1
)
year
, a fine of not more than
five thousand dollars ($5,000.00)
, or both
;

(ii)

"Class B" misdemeanors are punishable by
imprisonment for not more than
six (6) months
, a fine of not more than
two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00)
, or both
;

(iii)

"Class C" misdemeanors are punishable by
imprisonment for not more than
six (6) months
, a fine of not more than
seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00)
, or both
;

(iv)

"Class D" misdemeanors are punishable by
a fine of not more than
seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

(b)

The court shall impose a court automation fee of ten dollars ($10.00) in every criminal case wherein the defendant is found guilty, enters a plea of guilty or no contest or is placed on probation under W.S. 7
‑
13
‑
301. The fee shall be remitted as provided by W.S. 5
‑
3
‑
205. In addition to the court automation fee the court shall impose an indigent civil legal services fee of ten dollars ($10.00) in every criminal case wherein the defendant is found guilty, enters a plea of guilty or no contest or is placed on probation under W.S. 7
‑
13
‑
301. The indigent civil legal services fee shall be remitted as provided in W.S. 5
‑
3
‑
205(a)(ii).

7
‑
3
‑
211.

Penalty for surrendering accused without hearing.

Any officer who delivers to the agent for extradition of the demanding state a person in his custody under the governor's warrant in violation of W.S. 7
‑
3
‑
210 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and on conviction shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or be imprisoned not more than six (6) months, or both.

7
‑
3
‑
510.

Service of order; duration and extension of order; violation; remedies not exclusive.

(c)

Willful violation of a temporary order of protection issued under W.S. 7
‑
3
‑
508 or of an order of protection issued under W.S. 7
‑
3
‑
509 is a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.
A temporary order of protection issued under W.S. 7
‑
3
‑
508 and an order of protection issued under W.S. 7
‑
3
‑
509 shall have statewide applicability and a criminal prosecution under this subsection may be commenced in any county in which the respondent commits an act in violation of the order.

7
‑
3
‑
702.

Prohibition against interception or disclosure of wire, oral or electronic communications; exceptions; penalties.

(f)

Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, any person who violates this section is guilty of a felony punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than five (5) years, or both. If the intercepted communication is the radio portion of a cellular telephone communication, a cordless telephone communication that is transmitted between the cordless handset and the base unit, a public land mobile radio service communication or a paging service communication, a violation of this section is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

7
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4
‑
103.

Certification requirements; penalty; expenses.

(b)

Any person who knowingly fails to comply with subsection (a) of this section and continues in office is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of
twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) for each day of noncompliance.

7
‑
4
‑
105.

Confidentiality of reports, photos and recordings; exceptions; penalties.

(k)

A coroner or coroner's designee that knowingly violates this section shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

(m)

A person who knowingly or purposefully uses the information in a manner other than the specified purpose for which it was released or violates a court order issued under subsection (g) of this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

7
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4
‑
201.

Reports of death; investigation; summoning of jurors; fees and costs; inspection of medical records.

(a)

When any person is found dead and the death appears to have occurred under circumstances indicating the death is a coroner's case, the person who discovers the death shall report it immediately to law enforcement authorities who shall in turn notify the coroner. A person who knowingly violates this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

7
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13
‑
1202.

Definitions.

(a)

As used in this act:

(i)

"Minor offense" means any crime punishable as a
class C or class D
misdemeanor or the violation of any municipal ordinance
;
, provided the maximum penalty authorized by law for the offense does not exceed imprisonment for more than six (6) months and a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00);

7
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19
‑
102.

Scope and applicability of provisions.

(b)

This act applies to criminal history record information compiled for all felonies
,
high

class A or class B

misdemeanors
and
other m
isdemeanors determined by the division pursuant to W.S. 9
‑
1
‑
623(a) but does not apply to violations of municipal ordinances.

7
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19
‑
303.

Offenders central registry; dissemination of information.

(g)

Any person who, by virtue of employment or official position has possession of, or access to, registration information furnished pursuant to this act or victim identifying information, and willfully discloses it in any manner to any person or agency not entitled to receive the information is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

7
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19
‑
308.

Harboring a sex offender; penalties; exceptions.

(c)

A violation of subsection (a) of this section shall be a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

7
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19
‑
404.

Access to database; information authorized to be stored.

(d)

Any person who, by virtue of employment or official position, has possession of or access to, a DNA record and willfully discloses it in any manner to any person or agency not entitled to receive the record is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.
Any person who, without authorization, willfully obtains or attempts to obtain any DNA record, or tampers with or attempts to tamper with any DNA sample, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

7
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19
‑
504.

Access to and dissemination of information.

(c)

Any person who willfully violates subsection (a) or (b) of this section is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).
Any person or entity who violates subsection (a) of this section shall be denied further access to the system.

8
‑
7
‑
102.

Prohibited acts; penalties.

(b)

Any person who violates any provision of subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both.

9
‑
1
‑
412.

Offenses by auditor and treasurer; penalties.

(a)

If the state treasurer willfully refuses to pay any warrant lawfully drawn upon the treasury, the holder of the warrant may recover four (4) times the amount of the warrant in a civil action against the state treasurer and his sureties. Upon conviction, the treasurer is guilty of a
class C

misdemeanor.

(b)

If the state auditor knowingly issues any warrant upon the state treasury not authorized by law, he is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than four (4) times the amount of the warrant, imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both.

9
‑
1
‑
623.

Division of criminal investigation; identification systems; information recorded; persons included; systematic maintenance and indexing.

(a)

The division shall establish and maintain complete systems for the identification of criminals which comply with modern and accepted methods in the field of criminal identification. The division, in accordance with the Wyoming Criminal History Record Act, W.S. 7
‑
19
‑
101 through 7
‑
19
‑
109, shall obtain, file and preserve for record plates, photographs, outline pictures, fingerprints, measurements, descriptions, modus operandi statements and other information relating to persons who have been:

(ii)

Convicted of or arrested for
a
high
class A or class B

misdemeanor
or other misdemeanor

as

determined by the division;

9
‑
1
‑
625.

Division of criminal investigation; adult arrestees to be processed accordingly; data on persons in state custodial institutions; minors.

(a)

When an adult is arrested for a felony
,
high

class A or class B

misdemeanor
or other misdemeanor determined
by the division, the law enforcement agency responsible for the arrest shall process the person in accordance with the uniform procedures prescribed by the division. The law enforcement agency shall send to the division any information required under the Wyoming Criminal History Record Act, W.S. 7
‑
19
‑
101 through 7
‑
19
‑
109, and any additional information requested by the division. An agency making arrests covered by this section may enter into arrangements with other agencies for the purpose of furnishing required information to the division on its behalf.

9
‑
1
‑
709.

Peace officers; retirement and disability credentials.

(h)

Any person who violates any provision of subsection (g) of this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both.

9
‑
1
‑
907.

Weather modification; permit required; issuance; duration; fee; report of activities; penalties for noncompliance.

(d)

Any person engaging in a weather modification experiment without a permit is guilty of a
class B
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction is subject to a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days.

9
‑
2
‑
126.

Client treatment records; research; access; disclosure; penalties.

(d)

Unauthorized disclosure, whether willful or negligent, by a research organization that has obtained an individually identifiable record or record information from
the department or a treatment facility pursuant to subsection (b) of this section is a
class B
misdemeanor
.

punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), or both.
All fines and penalties collected under this section shall be paid to the state treasurer and credited as provided in W.S. 8
‑
1
‑
109. A patient, or in the case of a minor or legally incompetent person, the person's legal representative, may maintain a civil action for damages for unauthorized disclosure of protected health information against any person or entity making such an unauthorized disclosure.

9
‑
2
‑
419.

Marking, defacing, removing or tampering with certain materials; penalty.

Any person marking, defacing, removing or tampering in any manner whatsoever with any property acquired under W.S. 9
‑
2
‑
404 through 9
‑
2
‑
415, by the director or, acquired under W.S. 9
‑
2
‑
1026.5 through 9
‑
2
‑
1026.7 by the state librarian or state library board is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).

9
‑
2
‑
1016.

General services division.

(j)

Any state or county employee or officer using a state vehicle without authorization or for purposes other than official business is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) or more than two hundred dollars ($200.00).

9
‑
2
‑
1033.

Prohibited acts; civil penalt
ies
.

(b)

Any person violating subsection (a) of this section
or subsection (d) of W.S. 9
‑
2
‑
1032 is liable for a penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00)
.
The penalty may be recovered in a civil action and damages shall be assessed by the court

is
guilty of a class A misdemeanor
.

9
‑
3
‑
429.

False statements and records prohibited; right to modify article.

(a)

Any person who knowingly makes a false statement or falsifies or permits to be falsified any record used in
the administration of this article, in an attempt to defraud the board, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor.

9
‑
4
‑
102.

Creation of expense in excess of appropriation; liability of officer therefor; penalty for violation.

(b)

Any person or board, who violates this section is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
and shall be fined not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00)
and may be removed from office.

9
‑
4
‑
1208.

Penalties and other remedies.

(d)

No person shall sell or distribute cigarettes or acquire, hold, own, possess, transport, import or cause to be imported cigarettes that the person knows or should know are intended for distribution or sale in this state in violation of W.S. 9
‑
4
‑
1205(k). Any person who violates this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

9
‑
13
‑
109.

Penalties.

(a)

Any person who violates this act is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable upon conviction by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

10
‑
6
‑
103.

Operating aircraft while under influence of alcohol or drug; penalty.

(b)

Any person
convicted of

violating W.S. 10
‑
6
‑
103(a)
shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), by imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or both

is guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

10
‑
6
‑
104.

Penalty for violation of W.S. 10
‑
4
‑
101 through 10
‑
4
‑
303.

A person who violates any provision of W.S. 10
‑
4
‑
101 through 10
‑
4
‑
303 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

11
‑
1
‑
103.

Penalty for violations.

A person who violates any of the following sections commits a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both
for the first offense,
or by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00), or both
or a class A misdemeanor

for second or subsequent offenses: W.S. 11
‑
6
‑
210(a) or (f), 11
‑
18
‑
112, 11
‑
19
‑
101, 11
‑
19
‑
102, 11
‑
19
‑
103, 11
‑
19
‑
111, 11
‑
19
‑
401, 11
‑
20
‑
114, 11
‑
20
‑
117, 11
‑
20
‑
229, 11
‑
20
‑
230, 11
‑
21
‑
104, 11
‑
22
‑
118, 11
‑
23
‑
106, 11
‑
23
‑
207, 11
‑
24
‑
106, 11
‑
30
‑
114 and 11
‑
48
‑
102. A person who violates board rules promulgated pursuant to W.S. 11
‑
18
‑
103(a)(v) shall be subject to the penalties specified in this section.

11
‑
5
‑
117.

Criminal provision; penalty; civil penalties; limitations; necessary proof.

(a)

Any person violating any provision of this act is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
, and shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00)
in addition to fines provided for in W.S. 11
‑
5
‑
109(e).

11
‑
7
‑
133.

Penalties.

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, or both.
Each day the violation continues constitutes a separate offense.

11
‑
7
‑
201.

Apiary registration; procedure; information; conditions; penalties.

(h)

Any person who owns or possesses any bees, hives, colonies or beekeeping equipment in this state or who owns or possesses an apiary in this state and who fails or refuses to register that apiary as provided in this chapter is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof is subject to the penalties set forth in W.S. 11
‑
7
‑
133.

11
‑
7
‑
406.

Penalty.

Any person who violates this act is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).
Each day a violation of this act continues is a separate offense.

11
‑
8
‑
102.

Penalty.

A violation of W.S. 11
‑
8
‑
101 is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and any person convicted thereof shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), imprisoned in the county jail not more than ninety (90) days, or both.

11
‑
9
‑
109.

Penalty for violation of provisions.

(a)

Any person who violates any provision of W.S. 11
‑
9
‑
101 through 11
‑
9
‑
109 or any rule or regulation issued pursuant thereto is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
and shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00)
for each offense,
and may have any license issued to them under such statutes suspended or revoked. Each day shall constitute a separate violation.

11
‑
11
‑
117.

Prohibited acts; penalties for violations.

(a)

Any person who engages in or carries on any grain warehousing business without first having obtained a license, or who continues to engage in or carry on such business after his license has been suspended, revoked or expires is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
and shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00)
for each offense.
Each day that such unlicensed business is carried on is a separate offense.

(b)

Any warehouseman or person operating a warehouse who converts to his own use or that of another, any grain stored or accepted for storage of the value of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or more, is guilty of a felony and shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each day of violation and imprisoned for not to exceed fourteen (14) years. If the value of the grain converted is less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), the warehouseman or person operating a warehouse is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and shall be fined not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned not to exceed six (6) months, or both.

11
‑
12
‑
125.

Penalties; director authorized to investigate and file complaint.

(a)

Any person violating any provision of this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
and shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both
for each offense.
Each day shall constitute a separate violation.

11
‑
13
‑
108.

Prohibited acts; penalty; additional sanctions.

(b)

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section
shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first violation and not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each subsequent violation

commits a class D misdemeanor
.

11
‑
14
‑
114.

Notice of violation; hearing; penalty; duty of district attorney; injunctions.

(b)

Any person convicted of violating this act or the rules and regulations issued thereunder is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
and shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)
for each offense,
or the director may apply to the district court for the purpose of preventing further violation.

11
‑
15
‑
112.

Prohibited acts; penalties.

Whoever removes any inspection certificate before a car is entirely unloaded, or whoever except an authorized inspector alters any inspection certificate, or whoever without using reasonable diligence to secure inspection fails or neglects to have potatoes inspected before shipping, or whoever hinders, molests or attempts to influence any inspector in the performance of his duties, or whoever violates this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor

and shall be fined
for each violation
.

not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) and the costs of the prosecution, or shall be imprisoned not exceeding six (6) months, or both.
Any inspector who fails or neglects to perform the duties imposed by this act shall suffer the penalty herein provided.

11
‑
17
‑
209.

Prohibited acts; penalty; additional sanctions.

(b)

Any person violating any provision of W.S. 11
‑
17
‑
201 through 11
‑
17
‑
209 or rules or regulations thereunder is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
a
nd upon conviction shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned in the county jail for not more than one (1) year, or both,
for the first offense, and upon conviction for a subsequent offense shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned in the county jail for not more than one (1) year, or both. Any offense committed more than three (3) years after a previous conviction shall be considered a first offense.

11
‑
18
‑
117.

Confidentiality of livestock premises and identification records; penalties.

(c)

A person who knowingly provides false information to the Wyoming livestock board for purposes of a national livestock identification program shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for up to six (6) months, or both.

(d)

A person who refuses to provide to the livestock board information that is required under the authority of the livestock board for purposes of a mandatory national livestock identification program shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for up to six (6) months, or both.

11
‑
19
‑
102.

Duty of public to report diseases to state veterinarian; list of reportable diseases; failure to comply or obstruction of duty; penalties.

(c)

A failure to report, or any attempt to conceal the existence of the disease or to willfully or maliciously obstruct or resist the veterinarian in the discharge of his duty is a
class C
misdemeanor. Any person who willfully or maliciously falsifies a report to the state veterinarian is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor. Any person convicted of any of the above acts or omissions shall be punished as provided in W.S. 11
‑
1
‑
103.

11
‑
19
‑
116.

Certain actions deemed misdemeanors.

Any owner or custodian of swine who fails to dispose of swine as directed by the Wyoming livestock board, or any person who imports or aids or abets the importation of swine into Wyoming knowing the swine to be infected with hog cholera, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable

and is civilly liable for damages

as provided in W.S. 11
‑
19
‑
111(b).

11
‑
19
‑
204.

When test to be made; quarantine; penalty for failure to comply.

All cows in Wyoming supplying milk or cream in cities or towns or to creameries in the state, and all bulls exposed or known to have been exposed to such cows shall be tested for tuberculosis. If necessary, the state veterinarian may order the quarantine of animals suspected of being diseased with tuberculosis. Any person violating the quarantine is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor

and shall be fined not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00)
for each offense.

11
‑
19
‑
210.

Veterinarian's certificate or special permit; required to sell milk or cream; penalty for failure to comply.

No person selling milk or cream in cities or towns or to creameries in this state, may sell such milk or cream unless they possess a certificate or special permit from the state veterinarian. Any person violating this section is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor

and shall be fined not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00)
for each offense.

11
‑
19
‑
306.

Penalties for violation of rules and regulations.

Any person who violates any lawful rule or regulation made by the state veterinarian pursuant to W.S. 11
‑
19
‑
305 is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), or both.

11
‑
19
‑
504.

Refusal to give information deemed misdemeanor.

Any herder or other person in charge of sheep who willfully refuses to give an inspector information as to the condition of sheep in his charge is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.

punishable as provided by W.S. 11
‑
19
‑
506.

11
‑
19
‑
506.

Penalties.

Any person who violates W.S. 11
‑
19
‑
501 through 11
‑
19
‑
505
shall be fined
not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or imprisoned not more than one (1) year, or both

is guilty of a class A misdemeanor
.

11
‑
20
‑
121.

Penalties for failure to comply with certain provisions.

Any person violating or failing to comply with the provisions of W.S. 11
‑
20
‑
102, 11
‑
20
‑
110 or 11
‑
20
‑
118 through 11
‑
20
‑
120
shall be imprisoned in the county jail not exceeding six (6) months, or fined not less than
twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) or more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or both

is guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

11
‑
20
‑
204.

Inspector not to inspect his own livestock; penalty.

It is unlawful for any inspector to issue a certificate of inspection covering livestock owned by him or in which he has any financial interest, and any violation of this provision is punishable as a
class C
misdemeanor.

11
‑
20
‑
208.

Proof of prior ownership; penalties for furnishing false proof.

(b)

The furnishing of false proof of prior ownership is probable cause for investigation of a felony offense being committed. All livestock involved shall be remanded to the custody of the Wyoming livestock board pending the outcome of the investigation and criminal charges, if any. Costs incurred for maintenance of the livestock involved shall be paid by the person who furnished false proof of ownership. Should the investigation show the only offense involved is furnishing false proof of ownership, the person furnishing such false proof shall be
fined not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) or more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both
guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

11
‑
23
‑
105.

Penalties.

Any person violating any provision of W.S. 11
‑
23
‑
101 through 11
‑
23
‑
104
shall be fined not less than seven hundred seventy
-five
dollars ($775.00) or more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00), or imprisoned for not more than one (1) year, or both

is guilty of a class A misdemeanor
.

11
‑
23
‑
107.

Killing of horses for meat; unmutilated hide or certificate of inspection to be produced; penalties.

(b)

Any person violating this section
shall be fined
not less than seven hundred seventy
-five
dollars ($775.00) or more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00), or imprisoned for not more than one (1) year, or both

is guilty of a class A misdemeanor
.

11
‑
23
‑
108.

Mutilation of hide from horse; penalties; allegations in prosecutions.

(a)

Any person who willfully or maliciously mutilates, destroys or conceals any hide from any horse, mule, jack, jennet, bovine animal, goat, hog or sheep with the intent to remove evidence of ownership of the hide or the animal from which the hide was removed,
shall be fined
not less than seven hundred seventy
-five
dollars ($775.00) nor more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00), or imprisoned not more than one (1) year, or both

is guilty of a class A misdemeanor
.

11
‑
23
‑
305.

Penalty.

Violation of any provision of W.S. 11
‑
23
‑
301 through 11
‑
23
‑
304 is a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not less than
twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).

11
‑
24
‑
103.

Taking up estrays; penalties.

Any person who takes up or retains possession of any estray without the owner's knowledge or consent, or who in any manner restrains from liberty for the purpose of using or making use of any estray without the knowledge and consent of the owner, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and shall
be fined not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), imprisoned for not exceeding sixty (60) days, or both.

11
‑
24
‑
108.

Stock at large or picketed on public highways; penalties for violations; impoundment and disposition; fees; proceeds from disposition thereof; removal of dead or injured animals.

(b)

Any person or corporation violating this section
shall be fined
not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00)
is guilty of a class D
misdemeanor

and
in addition shall pay all damage done by the livestock. The provisions of this section do not apply to livestock drifting into lanes or fenced roads in going to or returning from their accustomed ranges.

11
‑
25
‑
109.

Bribery, touting and betting by minors prohibited.

(b)

Any person who knowingly and designedly persuades, procures or causes, or attempts to persuade, procure or cause another person to wager on an animal or roper in any event authorized by this act and asks or demands compensation as a reward for information or purported information given in such case is guilty of unlawful touting. The representative of the commission may exclude from attendance at or near any event authorized by this act any person who has been convicted of touting and any person who refuses to leave when ordered to do so by the representative is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor.

11
‑
25
‑
112.

Penalties for conducting event without permit.

Any person, corporation or association holding or conducting any pari-mutuel event in connection with the pari-mutuel system of wagering without a permit issued in accordance with this act, or any person, corporation or association who violates any other provision of this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and shall be fined not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both.

11
‑
26
‑
101.

Prohibited generally; liability of owner; penalty.

(b)

Any person violating subsection (a) of this section, after twenty-four (24) hours written notice by a proper officer,
shall be fined not less than ten dollars ($10.00) or more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00)
for each offense
is guilty of a class D misdemeanor
.

11
‑
27
‑
107.

Penalties; injunctions; indemnity prohibited.

Any person who violates or who fails to perform any duty imposed by this act, or who violates any rule or regulation promulgated under this act
shall be fined not less than
twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) or more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both

is guilty of a class C misdemeanor
. In addition, the person may be enjoined from continuing the violation. Each day upon which the violation occurs constitutes a separate violation. No indemnity shall be paid by the state to any person feeding garbage to swine in violation of this act.

11
‑
28
‑
103.

Constructing of unlawful wire fence; liability and penalty; reconstruction required; penalty for failure.

(a)

Any person who constructs or maintains any unlawful wire fence contrary to this act, is liable in a civil action for all damages to animals that may occur by reason of the unlawful enclosure. The owner of any unlawful wire fence is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
and shall be fined not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than
twenty-five
dollars ($25.00), and for each subsequent offense the fine shall not be less than
twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).

11
‑
28
‑
104.

Fences across roads generally.

All fences constructed across a road leading to a watering place, or constructed across any road used as a public road, shall at the point where the fence intersects or crosses the road be constructed of boards or poles extending not less than eight (8) feet on each side of the middle of the road. The owner of any fence that violates this section is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

and shall be punished as provided in W.S. 11
‑
28
‑
103(a).

11
‑
28
‑
107.

Prohibited acts; penalties.

Any person who willfully or negligently leaves open, breaks down or destroys any bars or gate provided for the use and convenience of the public, or willfully tears down, throws down or destroys in any manner any lawful fence, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), or imprisoned not more than three (3) months, or both.

11
‑
29
‑
103.

Livestock animals to be fed while confined; ownership; penalties.

(c)

A violation of this section is a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both
except that a subsequent offense is a
high
class A

misdemeanor
.
punishable by not more than one (1) year imprisonment, a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or both.

11
‑
30
‑
106.

Removing skins from carcasses without permission prohibited; exception as to railroads.

(a)

Any person who skins or removes from a carcass any part of the skin, hide or pelt of any cattle, sheep, horses, mules or goats found dead, without permission from the owner, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or imprisoned not more than six (6) months, or both.

11
‑
30
‑
108.

Desertion and abandonment of sheep by herders.

It is unlawful for any person having charge as herder of any sheep to willfully desert and abandon the sheep upon the open range and leave them without care or attention. The herder shall in all cases give the owner or his employer not less than five (5) days notice prior to the time at which he intends to abandon the sheep. Any person who violates this section
shall be fined not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisoned not more than six (6) months, or both

is guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

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30
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110.

Appropriation of horse or mule on open range without permission.

(b)

Any person violating this section
shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) or more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or imprisoned not more than six (6) months, or both

is guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

11
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30
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115.

Unlawful killing of wild horses.

(b)

Any person, without legal justification, who willfully and maliciously kills a wild horse is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6), months or both.

11
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31
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104.

Penalties for poisoning or killing with ground glass.

Whoever within the limits of any incorporated city or town willfully poisons or kills any dog by means of ground glass is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or imprisoned not less than one (1) month nor more than one (1) year, or both.

11
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32
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104.

Penalty; seizure of property.

Any person who violates W.S. 11
‑
32
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101 through 11
‑
32
‑
103 or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder
shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00)

is guilty of a class D misdemeanor
. Any container of poultry, baby poultry, hatching eggs or breeding stock which is not labeled in accordance with the provisions of this act or rules and regulations may be seized and its contents destroyed or returned to the shipper at the shipper's expense, as the board determines.

11
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33
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107.

Violation of order deemed misdemeanor; subsequent violations.

Any person who in violation of any order made pursuant to W.S. 11
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33
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104, permits or allows any of the animals designated in the order, owned by him or under his control, to run at large in the district or to be grazed on the highway, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor. The pendency
of any action shall not prevent nor prejudice the bringing of another action against the same party for a violation of the order committed after the commencement of the pending action.

11
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34
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130.

Trespass upon lands owned by board prohibited; penalties.

Whoever knowingly and willfully commits a trespass upon lands owned by the board or upon lands mortgaged to the board, either by cutting down or destroying or carrying away any timber or wood standing or growing thereon or by grazing, mowing, cutting or removing any hay, grass or growing or matured crops thereon or who, without right, injures or removes any building, fence, improvements or other property belonging or appertaining to the lands, or unlawfully occupies, plows or cultivates any of the land, or aids or abets any trespass or injury, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and shall be fined not less than
twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) or more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), imprisoned not less than thirty (30) days or more than six (6) months, or both.

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35
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116.

Administration and enforcement; penalty for violation; hearing upon complaint; disposition thereof; subsequent prosecution; injunctions.

(b)

Every person who violates this act or any provisions of any marketing order or agreement issued by the board, is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
and shall be fined not less than
twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).

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36
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109.

Administration and enforcement; prosecution of violations; hearings by director; disposition thereof; penalty for violation; injunctions.

(d)

Every person who violates this act or any marketing order issued by the board is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor

and may be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)
for each violation.

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1
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37
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108.

Failure to pay or remit monies due or collected; penalty.

Any person who fails to pay or remit any monies, due or collected, as provided in this act, is guilty of a
class D

misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction may be fined not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

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38
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108.

Assessments generally; refund of contributions; penalty for failure to pay or remit monies due or collected.

(g)

Any person who fails to pay or remit any monies due or collected as provided in this act is guilty of a
class D

misdemeanor. Failure to so remit on each sale for which such monies are payable constitutes a separate offense and is not affected by any refund either pending at the time of the offense or made at a later date.
Upon conviction any person guilty of such misdemeanor shall be subject to a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00).

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43
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102.

Unauthorized use of certification prohibited; penalty.

The use of any labeling, advertising or promotional material which falsely claims that a commodity or any product is certified or approved by the Wyoming department of agriculture is prohibited. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor.

12
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2
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204.

Out-of-state shipment of manufactured wine; license; fees; restrictions; conditions.

(f)

Any person who makes, participates in, transports, imports or receives a shipment in violation of this section is guilty of a
class C

misdemeanor. Each shipment shall constitute a separate offense. Where the person holds an out-of-state shipper's license, license suspension or revocation may be in addition to or in lieu of the foregoing penalties.

12
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2
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505.

Violation.

(a)

A person who is required to record information shall not knowingly make a materially false entry in the book or register required under W.S. 12
‑
2
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503. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).

(b)

Any person who removes or alters an identification tag or label affixed to a beer keg as
required by W.S. 12
‑
2
‑
502, other than the licensee acting in accordance with W.S. 12
‑
2
‑
502, is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).

12
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3
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101.

Excise tax to be paid; limitation on liquor or malt beverage importation; penalties.

(c)

Any licensee or permittee who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), imprisoned for not more than one (1) year, or both.

(e)

Any person importing or transporting alcoholic liquor in violation of subsection (d) of this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor. All alcoholic liquor or malt beverages illegally imported or transported shall be forfeited and delivered to the commission for disposition as inventory stock.

12
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5
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203.

Minors restricted from dispensing room; exception; penalty.

(c)

Any person violating subsection (a) of this section or aiding, abetting or inciting any violation thereof is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both.

12
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5
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405.

Sale of alcoholic liquor.

Industry representatives shall not sell or attempt to sell any alcoholic liquor within Wyoming, except to the commission. Any violation of this section is a
class C
misdemeanor.

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6
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101.

Sale or possession prohibited; when possession unlawful; public drunkenness; falsification of identification; penalty; prima facie identification as defense.

(a)

Any person who sells, furnishes, gives or causes to be sold, furnished or given away any alcoholic liquor or malt beverage to any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years, who is not his legal ward, medical patient or
member of his own immediate family, is guilty of a
class C

misdemeanor. This subsection does not apply to sales by the commission or a wholesaler to a licensee under this title.

(f)

Any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years who attempts in any manner to purchase alcoholic or malt beverages or who falsifies any identification or uses any false identification in order to obtain alcoholic or malt beverages is guilty of a
class C

misdemeanor.

(g)

Any person who violates this section, or aids, abets or incites any violation hereof, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor.

12
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6
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102.

Transporting or possessing in motor vehicle with intent to furnish to person under 21; penalties.

(b)

Any person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one (1) year, or both.
Upon a second or any subsequent conviction under this subsection the person is guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state penitentiary for a term not exceeding five (5) years.

12
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8
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101.

General penalty for violations.

Any person who violates any provision of this title for which no specific penalty is provided is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

12
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8
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102.

Manufacturing, rectifying or sale without license or permit; penalties.

(a)

Any person who manufactures or rectifies any alcoholic beverage without holding a manufacturer's license or who possesses a still without holding a manufacturer's license is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.

punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both.
Any equipment possessed and used in an illegal manner shall be
confiscated by the state and disposed of as directed by the court. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit any person from manufacturing fermented or malt beverages in limited quantities for his sole personal consumption.

(b)

Any person who sells any alcoholic liquor or malt beverage without holding a license or permit authorizing the sale is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both.

12
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10
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101.

Possessing, purchasing or selling an alcohol without liquid device prohibited; exception; definition; penalties.

(c)

Any person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor

punishable by a fine of up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00)
for the first offense and
not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both,
a class C misdemeanor
for second and subsequent offenses.

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1
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502.

Remote electronic terminals.

(n)

A Wyoming financial institution or person operating a remote electronic terminal in this state who, after receiving notice from the commissioner, fails to comply with any of the provisions of this section or rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this section, is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both.

13
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10
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101.

General penalty.

Any officer, director, owner or employee of a financial institution who willfully and knowingly violates any provision of this act for which a penalty is not expressly provided is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both.

13
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10
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102.

False statements.

(c)

Any person who willfully and knowingly makes, circulates or transmits any false statement or rumor to another which is directly or indirectly derogatory to the financial condition or affects the solvency or financial standing of a financial institution doing business in Wyoming is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

13
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10
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103.

Fraudulent insolvency.

(b)

Any officer or director of a financial institution who participates in a fraudulent insolvency of a financial institution is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not less than one (1) month nor more than one (1) year, or both.

13
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10
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104.

Wrongful certification, issuance or delivery of instruments, preferences or borrowing.

(a)

Any owner, director, officer, agent or employee of a financial institution who willfully certifies a check on the account of the drawer of the check which does not contain sufficient funds to pay the check is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

13
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10
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106.

Transactions exceeding liability limits; concealing or failing to report transactions.

(a)

Any officer, director or agent of a financial institution who makes or delivers any guarantee or endorsement on behalf of the financial institution whereby the financial institution may become liable upon any of the financial institution's discounted notes, bills or obligations in an amount exceeding the amount of loans or discounts which the financial institution may make under this act is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not less than one (1) month nor more than one (1) year, or both.

(b)

Any director of a financial institution who concurs in any vote or act of the board of directors or any director of the financial institution whereby it is intended to make a loan or discount to a director of the financial institution or upon an instrument on which a director is liable, exceeding the amount allowed under this act, is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not less than one (1) month nor more than one (1) year, or both.

(c)

Any officer, director or employee of a financial institution who intentionally conceals any discounts or loans, purchases of securities or sale of financial institution securities by the financial institution from the officers or directors of the financial institution, or who knowingly fails to report all discounts, loans or purchases of securities by the financial institution to the board of directors when required to do so by law, is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not less than one (1) month nor more than one (1) year, or both.

13
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10
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107.

Failure to report or cooperate with state banking commissioner.

(c)

Any officer, director or employee of a financial institution or bank holding company who willfully and knowingly fails to report any transfer of ownership interests of the financial institution or a bank holding company to the commissioner as required by this act is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not less than six (6) months nor more than one (1) year, or both.

13
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10
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108.

Operating bank or savings and loan association or trust company without complying with provisions.

(a)

Any person, firm or corporation excluding national banks which conducts a banking business or which advertises, issues, circulates or exhibits any card, paper or sign using the term "bank", "banker", "banking" or words of similar import without compliance with this act and
following ten (10) days notice given by the state banking commissioner, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

(b)

Any person doing business or soliciting or attempting to do business in Wyoming for any savings and loan association not chartered by the federal government which has not complied with the provisions of this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days, or both.

(c)

Any person, firm or corporation which conducts a trust business without compliance with this act and following ten (10) days notice given by the commissioner, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

13
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10
‑
109.

Refusal to exhibit stock ledger or register.

Any officer of a financial institution refusing to exhibit the stock ledger or register of the financial institution to any person entitled to inspect the ledger or register is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00).

14
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2
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710.

Confidentiality of genetic testing.

(e)

Release of any information obtained in paternity testing without the written consent of the individual from whom the genetic material is obtained to anyone not directly involved in the paternity determination shall be a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both fine and imprisonment.

(f)

An individual who intentionally releases an identifiable specimen of another individual for any purpose other than that relevant to the proceeding regarding parentage without a court order or the written permission of the individual who furnished the specimen commits a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both fine and imprisonment.

14
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3
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107.

Performing body
-
art on persons who have not reached the age of majority; penalties; definition.

(b)

Any person violating this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

14
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3
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108.

Use of ultraviolet tanning devices by persons who have not reached the age of majority; presence required; consent required; penalty.

(b)

Any person violating this section is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).

14
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3
‑
205.

Child abuse or neglect; persons required to report.

(c)

Any employer, public or private, who discharges, suspends, disciplines or penalizes an employee solely for making a report of neglect or abuse under W.S. 14
‑
3
‑
201 through 14
‑
3
‑
215 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

(d)

Any person who knowingly and intentionally makes a false report of child abuse or neglect, or who encourages or coerces another person to make a false report of child abuse or neglect, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

14
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3
‑
214.

Confidentiality of records; penalties; access to information; attendance of school officials at interviews; access to central registry records pertaining to child protection cases.

(a)

All records concerning reports and investigations of child abuse or neglect are confidential except as
provided by W.S. 14
‑
3
‑
201 through 14
‑
3
‑
215. Any person who willfully violates this subsection is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned in the county jail not more than six (6) months, or both.

14
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3
‑
427.

Predisposition studies and reports.

(g)

All records, reports and case planning recommendations of the multidisciplinary team are confidential except as provided by this section. Any person who willfully violates this subsection is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).

14
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4
‑
111.

Penalty for uncertified operation.

Any child caring facility operating without certification under W.S. 14
‑
4
‑
101 through 14
‑
4
‑
111 is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
and shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00)
for each offense.
Each day of operation without certification is a separate offense.

14
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5
‑
108.

Penalties for violations.

Any person, firm or corporation which places a child in the state of Wyoming or receives a child in this state without meeting the requirements of W.S. 14
‑
5
‑
101 through 14
‑
5
‑
107 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and shall be fined one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisoned in the county jail for a maximum of thirty (30) days, or both.
Each day of violation is a separate offense.

14
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6
‑
203.

Jurisdiction; confidentiality of records.

(d)

The juvenile court has exclusive jurisdiction in all cases, other than status offenses, in which a minor who has not attained the age of thirteen (13) years is alleged to have committed a felony or a
class A

misdemeanor
.

punishable by imprisonment for more than six (6) months.

14
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6
‑
227.

Predisposition studies and reports.

(g)

All records, reports and sanction recommendations of the multidisciplinary team are confidential except as provided by this section. Any person who willfully
violates this subsection is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).

14
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6
‑
427.

Predisposition studies and reports.

(g)

All records, reports and case planning recommendations of the multidisciplinary team are confidential except as provided by this section. Any person who willfully violates this subsection is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).

15
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1
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512.

Violations of provisions deemed misdemeanor; remedies.

Violation of any of the provisions of this article is a
class C
misdemeanor. The municipality, or any owner of real estate within the district in which the offending building, structure or land is located, in addition to other remedies provided by law, may institute an injunction, mandamus, abatement or any other appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, enjoin, abate or remove any unlawful erection, construction, alteration, maintenance or use.

15
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5
‑
121.

Penalties.

Any person who violates any provision of this article is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), or imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days, or both.

15
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5
‑
314.

Penalties.

Any person who violates any provision of this article is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), or imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days, or both.

16
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4
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124.

Payment of expenses to conventions or meetings; required specific appropriation; violation.

It is unlawful for any board of county commissioners or any town or city council to allow or pay out of the county or city funds, any bill for expenses incurred by any county
officer or representative of the county, or of any municipal officer, representative or employee incurred while attending any convention or meeting of any peace officers or other convention or meeting of officers, employees or representatives either within or without the state of Wyoming, unless the adopted budget for the city, town or county provides for the payment of actual expense of any officer while attending meetings or conventions within or without the state of Wyoming and then only after the city or town council or board of county commissioners, as the case may be, shall specifically appropriate for those purposes. Any person violating this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00), nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), imprisoned in the county jail for a period of not less than thirty (30) days, nor more than ninety (90) days, or both.

16
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4
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205.

Penalty.

Any person who willfully and knowingly violates the provisions of this act is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

16
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4
‑
408.

Penalty.

(a)

Any member or members of an agency who knowingly and willfully takes an action in violation of or conspires to take an action in violation of this act shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor. Any member of the governing body of an agency who attends or remains at a meeting where an action is taken knowing that the action is in violation of this act shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor unless minutes were taken during the meeting and the parts thereof recording the member's objections are made public or at the next regular public meeting the member objects to the meeting where the violation occurred and asks that the objection be recorded in the minutes.
Either misdemeanor violation under this subsection is punishable upon conviction by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

16
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6
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111.

Penalty for violating work hours provisions.

Any person who violates this act is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

16
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6
‑
206.

Failure to employ state laborers; penalty.

(a)

A person who willfully or intentionally fails to use Wyoming laborers as required in this act is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).
Each separate case of failure to employ Wyoming laborers on public works projects constitutes a separate offense.

17
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10
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122.

Inducing breach of marketing contract or spreading false reports of finances or management; penalty.

Any person who, or any corporation whose officers or employees knowingly induces or attempts to induce any member or stockholder of an association organized hereunder to breach his marketing contract with the association, or who maliciously and knowingly spreads false reports about the finances or management thereof, shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
and subject to a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00), and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00),
for each such offense
and shall be liable to the association aggrieved in a civil suit in the penal sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each such offense; provided, that this section shall not apply to a bona fide creditor of such association, or the agent or attorney of any such bona fide creditor, endeavoring to make collections of the indebtedness.

17
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10
‑
214.

Agricultural product marketing contracts.

(f)

Any person who knowingly induces or attempts to induce any member or patrons of a cooperative organized under this article to breach his marketing contract with the cooperative, or who maliciously and knowingly spreads false reports about the finances or management thereof, shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
and subject to a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00), and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00),
for each such offense;
provided, that this section shall not apply to a bona fide creditor of such cooperative, or the agent or attorney of any such bona fide creditor, endeavoring to make collections of the indebtedness.

17
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19
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129.

Penalty for signing false document.

(b)

An offense under this section is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or both.

17
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29
‑
210.

Fees; annual fee.

(b)

Except for articles of organization, any document to be filed with the secretary of state shall be signed by the member, members, manager, managers or other authorized individual as set forth in the operating agreement. A person signing a document, including the articles of organization, he knows is false in any material respect with intent that the document be delivered to the secretary of state for filing under this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

18
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3
‑
205.

Interfering with assessor; failure to return property; penalties.

(a)

Any person interfering with the county assessor or deputy county assessor in the discharge of his duties, or any person refusing to allow the county assessor, deputy county assessor or representative of the department of revenue to examine any property pursuant to W.S. 39
‑
13
‑
103(b)(v), is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and upon conviction shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months in jail, or both.

(b)

Any person who fails to return any taxable property owned by him or under his control is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00), imprisoned in the county jail not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both.

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3
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206.

Penalties.

(a)

Any county assessor who fails to perform the duties provided by W.S. 18
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3
‑
201 through 18
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3
‑
206 is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00).

(c)

Any county assessor, deputy assessor or member of any county board of equalization who knowingly and willfully values or equalizes taxable property at other than its fair value is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
and upon conviction shall be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00), imprisoned in the county jail not exceeding ninety (90) days or both,
and shall forfeit his office.

18
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3
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607.

Cash book to be kept by sheriff as ex officio county collector; entries to be made; inspection; receipts; penalties.

(c)

Any county sheriff or deputy who fails to perform the duties specified in subsections (a) and (b) of this section or who fails to perform any other duties required by law is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).
In addition the court may adjudge that the sheriff be removed from office.

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3
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703.

Records to be kept; copies to be furnished upon request; duty to file plats, maps and records of surveys made for county with county clerk; penalty for failure to file such records; authority of county commissioners to purchase records of private surveys.

(c)

It is unlawful for any county surveyor to fail to file plats, maps and survey records of surveys made as provided herein within thirty (30) days of the completion of the survey. Violators of this section are guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and may be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisoned in the county jail not more than thirty (30) days, or both.

18
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3
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813.

Malfeasance of treasurer or deputy.

Every county treasurer or deputy county treasurer who does not keep in his office a register of county orders as required by W.S. 18
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3
‑
811, or does not enter at the time of presentation every county order presented to him for payment, or makes any false entry therein, or does not pay any order presented to him for payment, there being money in the treasury appropriated for that purpose or from which by law the same ought to be paid is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
and upon conviction shall be fined not less
than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00),
and the court may adjudge that such treasurer be removed from office.

18
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4
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506.

Application of funds derived from sale of bonds; penalty for misappropriation.

The county treasurer shall apply all proceeds from the sale of the bonds to the payment of the county indebtedness. The proper county officials shall levy, collect and apply all applicable taxes for the payment of interest and redemption of the principal of the bonds. Any county officer who fails to comply with the provisions of this section or neglects or refuses to levy and collect any such tax is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined in an amount equal to the sum that should have been levied, or fined in the amount of any misappropriation and imprisoned in the county jail for a term of not less than three (3) months nor more than twelve (12) months.

18
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5
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313.

False statement or misrepresentation; penalty.

Any person who knowingly authorizes, directs or aids in the publication, advertisement, distribution or circulation of any false statement or misrepresentation concerning any subdivision for sale in this or any other state, and every person with knowledge that any such advertisement, prospectus, pamphlet or letter concerning land or any subdivision thereof contains any written statement that is false or fraudulent in any material part or who issues, circulates, publishes or distributes the same or causes the same to be circulated, published or distributed shall
upon conviction be imprisoned for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days or be fined not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00)
be guilty of a class C misdemeanor
. Each day of violation constitutes a new offense.

18
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5
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314.

Penalties.

Any person who willfully violates any provision of this article or any rule or order issued under this article shall
upon conviction be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned in a county jail for not more than thirty (30) days or both

be guilty of a class C misdemeanor
. Each day of violation constitutes a new offense.

18
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9
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201.

Recreational facilities and systems of public recreation; authority to establish and maintain; joint action by political subdivision; tax levies.

(a)

The governing body of any city, town, county or school district either independently or jointly through any combination thereof, may establish a system of public recreation as provided by W.S. 18
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9
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101(a)(i) through (iii) and, if it does so, shall appoint a board of trustees to control, maintain and supervise the properties. In administering properties under this section, the board may:

(i)

Adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the governance and the preservation of property within the area. All rules and regulations adopted shall be promulgated as provided by the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and shall be available for inspection in the office of the board of county commissioners. Any person violating any rule or regulation adopted under this paragraph is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
;
punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days, or both;

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11
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102.

Powers; management; rates; penalty for violation of rules.

Following the creation of a solid waste disposal district the board of county commissioners shall appoint not less than three (3) nor more than nine (9) residents of the district to constitute the governing board of the district. Appointees shall serve a term of three (3) years and may be reappointed for three (3) additional terms. Terms of office shall be staggered. The governing board may exercise all powers granted to cities and towns by W.S. 15
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1
‑
103(a)(xxi) and (xl) and shall adopt rules and regulations in managing the disposal of solid wastes within the district. Violation of a rule or regulation of the governing board requiring disposal of solid wastes in designated sites constitutes a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable upon conviction by a fine not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months or both.
A governing board may also enforce its rules and regulations by appropriate legal proceedings and expend and generate revenue relative to the purpose of a solid waste disposal district. The governing board may permit persons or entities not included within
the district to utilize the facilities of the district. The governing board may impose fees upon persons or entities included within or outside of the district for the privilege of utilizing the facilities of the district at rates established by the governing board and any revenue generated in this manner shall only be used to operate the district.

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8
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104.

Other organizations parading with arms prohibited; penalty.

(b)

Any person violating subsection (a) of this section or who belongs to or parades with any unauthorized group or assembly of persons with arms shall be
,

punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), by imprisonment for a term not exceeding one (1) year, or both
,
for each offense
,
guilty of a class A misdemeanor
.

19
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8
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105.

Penalty for refusing to deliver military properties.

Any person who purchases, retains or possesses without right, any military properties belonging to the state or United States government and refuses to deliver the property to any officer entitled to take possession thereof is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisoned in the county jail not more than six (6) months, or both.

19
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9
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203.

Establishing bounds for annual field training and other missions; entry without leave; disorderly conduct; interrupting, molesting, insulting or obstructing officer or soldier; penalties.

(a)

During an encampment for annual field training or when one (1) or more units of the national guard are engaged in a mission under lawful orders in an active state status, the commanding officer may fix certain bounds not including any public road within which no spectator may enter without leave. Whoever intrudes within such limits when forbidden to do so, or after entering with permission conducts himself in a disorderly manner, or resists a sentry or guard acting under orders to prevent the entry or to prevent disorderly conduct, may be arrested by the commanding officer or by his order and taken before a circuit court of the county.
Upon conviction

A
person violating this subsection
shall be fined not more than
seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), confined in the county jail for up to six (6) months, or both

is guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

(b)

Any person who interrupts, molests, insults by abusive words or behavior, or obstructs any member of the national guard while on duty on active state service or for drills, parades or other military duty, is guilty of a
class C

misdemeanor and in addition to prosecution for the offense may be immediately put under guard by the officer in command until the duty is concluded. Any civilian so placed under guard will be placed into the custody of the local county sheriff without delay.
Upon conviction the person so offending shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), confined in the county jail for up to six (6) months, or both.

19
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11
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122.

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; application to national guard; penalty for violation of rights afforded to guard members; enforcement; preferences.

(b)

Any person who knowingly violates the protections provided to members of the Wyoming national guard pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

19
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12
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106.

Disobedience of order to appear before courts
-
martial; issuance of subpoena; warrant of attachment; service of warrants; neglecting or refusing to obey subpoena or order; confinement of prisoners.

(e)

Any person who willfully and without justifiable excuse neglects or refuses to obey a subpoena or order is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor and may be prosecuted in any court of this state as for other misdemeanors.
Upon conviction the offender shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisoned in the county jail not to exceed six (6) months, or both.

19
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14
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105.

Use of pensions for support in state institutions prohibited; exception; penalty.

No state institution shall take any part of the pension of any war veteran for his support or maintenance except, in the case of a veteran who is or who may be confined in any charitable institution of Wyoming. The pension of the
veteran in excess of four hundred twenty dollars ($420.00) per month may be used for support and maintenance if the veteran has no dependents. Any officer of a state institution or other person violating the provisions of this section
upon conviction shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00)
is guilty of a class D misdemeanor

for each offense
.

20
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1
‑
108.

Offenses relating to marriage generally.

If the county clerk neglects to record a marriage certificate, or if any person performs a marriage ceremony knowing that he is not legally authorized to do so or knowing of any legal impediment to the proposed marriage, he is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for not exceeding one (1) year.

20
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3
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101.

Desertion generally; penalty; public welfare funds; prisoner's earnings; temporary order for support.

(b)

Any person who without just cause or legal excuse intentionally fails, refuses or neglects to provide adequate support which the person knows or reasonably should know the person is legally obligated to provide to a child under eighteen (18) years of age is guilty of:

(i)

A
class C
misdemeanor
;
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both;

(ii)

A
class A
misdemeanor
,

punishable by imprisonment for not less than seven (7) days nor more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both,
if:

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2
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407.

Penalties; injunction.

Any person violating the provisions of this article is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed six (6) months, or both.
Each solicitation of enrollment or each transaction of business without a license, registration
certificate or without providing notification to the department constitutes a separate offense. Any person violating the provisions of this article may also be enjoined from the continuation of the violation by proceedings brought by the attorney general, any district attorney, any school official or any aggrieved citizen, regardless of whether criminal proceedings have been instituted.

21
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3
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124.

Failure to perform duty by officer or member of board of trustees.

Any member or officer of a board of trustees of a school district who willfully fails, refuses, or neglects to perform any duty imposed upon him by the provisions of this code shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than thirty (30) days or by both such fine and imprisonment.

21
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4
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105.

Penalty for failure of parent, guardian or custodian to comply with article.

Any parent, guardian or custodian of any child to whom this article applies who willfully fails, neglects, or refuses to comply with the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and shall be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than
twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail not more than ten (10) days or by both such fine and imprisonment.

22
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24
‑
201.

Paid advertising; penalty.

(f)

Any person who willfully and knowingly violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable as provided by W.S. 22
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26
‑
112.

22
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26
‑
112.

Misdemeanor offenses generally.

(a)

Unless a different penalty is specifically provided in this code, the following acts, if knowingly and willfully committed, are
class C
misdemeanor offenses
:

punishable by not more than six (6) months in a county jail or a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both:

22
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26
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120.

Violation of Election Code when specific penalty not imposed.

If the Election Code does not impose a specific penalty for the willful violation of a provision prohibiting a specific act or requiring the discharge of a specific duty, whoever knowingly commits a violation or fails to discharge the duty is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable by the penalty prescribed by W.S. 22
‑
26
‑
112.

22
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29
‑
601.

Violation of special district elections act.

The knowing and willful violation of any provision of the special district elections act is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
offense punishable by not more than six (6) months in jail, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

23
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2
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104.

Archery licenses; special seasons; prohibition against firearms; equipment.

(d)

No person holding an archery license shall take big game or trophy game animals during a special archery hunting season or during a limited quota archery only hunting season by the use of any type of firearm. Any person who takes a big game or trophy game animal by the use of a firearm during a special archery hunting season or during a limited quota archery only hunting season is guilty of a
high

class A
misdemeanor
.

punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).
Upon request by a game warden or other Wyoming law enforcement officer, a person who has taken a big or trophy game animal during a special archery hunting season or during a limited quota archery only hunting season shall allow testing of the animal's tissue for confirmation of compliance with this section.

(g)

Except as otherwise provided, violation of this section constitutes a
low
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
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2
‑
107.

Wild bison licenses.

(d)

Any person who takes a wild bison without a license in an area open to hunting or takes a bison within
a closed area is guilty of a
high
class A

misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).

23
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2
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109.

Multiple applications for limited licenses prohibited; penalty.

Except as otherwise authorized by law or rule of the commission, no person shall submit more than one (1) application for a license for the same big or trophy game species or for wild turkey, if the issuance of the license has been limited by the commission. A violation of this subsection shall be punishable as a
high

class A
misdemeanor
,

punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii),
by the loss of all points then assigned to the person pursuant to W.S. 23
‑
1
‑
703(b) or (g), and disqualification in the year of submission for any license for the species for which the multiple applications were submitted.

23
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2
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302.

Taxidermist's license; bond; game specimens must be tagged; records.

(c)

No person shall deliver to any taxidermist, nor shall any taxidermist receive any game specimen unless tagged with a Wyoming game tag except as otherwise provided. Violation of this subsection constitutes a
low
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
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2
‑
303.

Trapping licenses; tagging; traps and snares; penalty; confiscation; inspection; interference with trapping.

(d)

The commission, following consultation with other affected entities, may promulgate rules and regulations establishing specifications for snares, breakaway weights, location of breakaway devices, loop size and anchors for trapping and snaring of furbearing and predatory animals. All traps and snares used for furbearing or predatory animals shall be permanently marked or tagged with the name and address of the owner or the identification number assigned to the owner by the department. Any identification number attached to a trap or snare pursuant to this subsection is solely for the use of the department or appropriate law enforcement officers and is not a public record for purposes of W.S. 16
‑
4
‑
201 through 16
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4
‑
205. No trap or snare shall be set for furbearing or predatory
animals within thirty (30) feet of any exposed bait or carcass over five (5) pounds in weight. As used in this subsection, "exposed bait or carcass" means the meat or viscera of any part of a mammal, bird or fish, excluding dried bones. All snares used for taking furbearing or predatory animals shall be equipped with a break-away device. Unless otherwise specified in this subsection, all steel-jawed leghold traps shall be checked by the owner at least once during each seventy-two (72) hour period unless extensions are granted by the department. All snares and quick kill body grip traps shall be checked by the owner not less than once each week unless extensions are granted by the department. All wildlife caught in any trap or snare shall upon discovery, be removed immediately by the owner. Violation of this subsection constitutes a
low

class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

(g)

A violation of this subsection constitutes a
low
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).
Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall intentionally:

23
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2
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417.

Violations in general; penalties.

(a)

Any person violating any provision of this act is guilty of a
class B
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).

23
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2
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418.

Compensation of person not licensed under this act prohibited; penalty.

(b)

Any person violating this section is guilty of a
class B
misdemeanor
.

as prescribed under W.S. 23
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2
‑
417(a).

23
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3
‑
101.

Taking eagle prohibited.

Any person who takes an eagle is guilty of a
high

class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).

23
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3
‑
102.

Taking certain game animals without license or during a closed season prohibited.

(a)

Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, any person who takes any big or trophy game animal or gray wolf where classified as a trophy game animal without the proper license or authority is guilty of a
high
class A
misdemeanor
.

punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).
The taking of each animal is a separate offense.

(d)

Any person who knowingly takes any antlered elk, antlered deer, antlered moose, horned antelope, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, mountain lion, grizzly bear or black bear without the proper license or during a closed season except as otherwise permitted by this act is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.

punishable by a fine of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) nor more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both.
A third or subsequent conviction within ten (10) years for a violation of this subsection shall constitute a felony punishable by a fine of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) nor more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), imprisonment for not more than two (2) years, or both. For the purposes of determining whether a violation of this subsection is a felony, convictions resulting from the same occurrence shall be considered a single conviction even if the result of the occurrence is more than one (1) misdemeanor conviction. The provisions of W.S. 6
‑
8
‑
101(a) shall not apply to convictions under this section.

23
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3
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103.

Taking predatory animals, predacious birds and trophy animals; taking furbearing animals and game birds without license prohibited.

(c)

Any person who takes any furbearing animal or game bird without the appropriate license, except as otherwise provided by this act is guilty of a
low
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
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3
‑
105.

Antelope, deer and elk coupons; payment to landowner; kill on federal or state land.

(b)

The landowner's coupon shall promptly be detached, dated, signed and delivered to the landowner. The landowner, on or before March 1 following the year for which the license was issued, shall deliver to the department the coupon and an affidavit that the antelope, deer or elk for which the coupon was delivered was killed on his land. Upon receipt of the coupon and affidavit the department shall pay the landowner sixteen dollars ($16.00) for each coupon from an antelope, deer or elk license. Landowner's coupons are not transferable. Any unauthorized
person attempting to collect any sum for any landowner's coupon is guilty of a
high

class A
misdemeanor
.

punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).
Effective January 1, 2000, the department shall provide a checkoff box on each landowner coupon affidavit claim form that offers the claimant the opportunity to designate the animal damage management board to receive his payment amount for landowner coupons claimed on that form. For each claim made where the landowner has designated his payment to the animal damage management board, the department shall transfer that amount to the animal damage management account created by W.S. 11
‑
6
‑
306 and the department shall retain the fees related to those administrative costs of the transfer.

23
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3
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106.

Wyoming game and Wyoming interstate game tags; when required.

(e)

Violation of this section constitutes a
low

class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
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3
‑
107.

Wanton destruction of big game animal; reward.

(d)

Violation of this section constitutes a
high
class A
misdemeanor
.

punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).
A third or subsequent conviction within ten (10) years for a violation of this section shall constitute a felony punishable by a fine of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) nor more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), imprisonment for not more than two (2) years, or both. For the purposes of determining whether a violation of this subsection is a felony, convictions resulting from the same occurrence shall be considered a single conviction even if the result of the occurrence is more than one (1) misdemeanor conviction. The provisions of W.S. 6
‑
8
‑
101(a) shall not apply to convictions under this section.

23
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3
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108.

Destruction of bird nests or eggs.

(b)

Violation of this section for any nonpredacious bird except eagle constitutes a
low
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

(c)

Violation of this section in regard to eagle nests or eggs constitutes a
high
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).

23
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3
‑
109.

Use of dogs; dogs injuring big or trophy game animals may be killed; citation of owners of dogs harassing game animals; penalties.

(c)

It is unlawful for any person to recklessly allow or direct a dog which he owns or is under his control to injure or threaten a big game animal with injury, whether or not the big game animal is actually injured by the dog, unless the dog was attempting to protect livestock or other property. A conviction under this subsection is punishable by a fine imposed for a
low
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
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3
‑
110.

Firearms; types permitted for hunting game birds; ruffed and blue grouse excepted.

(c)

Violation of this section constitutes a
low
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
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3
‑
111.

Firearms; size of guns to be used in hunting big or trophy game animals.

(b)

Violation of this section constitutes a
low
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
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3
‑
112.

Firearms; automatic weapon or silencer prohibited.

(b)

Violation of this section constitutes a
high
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).

23
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3
‑
113.

Hunters required to wear colored clothing.

(b)

Violation of this section constitutes a
low
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
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3
‑
117.

Bighorn sheep; registration of horns; penalties.

A licensee who harvests a bighorn sheep or any person who picks up or removes horns from any bighorn sheep, after July 1, 1997, shall present the horns at a regional office of the department during normal business hours to be registered in accordance with department rules and regulations. The horns shall be presented pursuant to this section within fifteen (15) days after taking the horns into possession. The department may require substantive proof from unlicensed individuals that the horns were legally acquired. Failure to provide such proof may result in confiscation of the horns. A violation of this section constitutes a
high

class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).

23
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3
‑
201.

Fishing tackle; designation of waters for setline fishing; taking fish with firearm prohibited; snagging; penalties.

(f)

Violation of this section constitutes a
low
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
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3
‑
202.

Use of live fish and corn as bait.

(d)

Violation of this section constitutes a
low

class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
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3
‑
203.

Placing obstruction to fish across stream or lake without consent of chief fish warden prohibited; erection of fishways.

(c)

Violation of this section constitutes a
low
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
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3
‑
204.

Substances and devices to take or destroy fish or obstruct waterways prohibited.

(c)

Violation of this section constitutes a
high

class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).

23
‑
3
‑
205.

Shipment of fish; game tags; when required.

(c)

Violation of this section constitutes a
low

class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
‑
3
‑
304.

Certain trapping devices unlawful; game for bait prohibited; baiting big game animals prohibited; penalties.

(c)

Violation of this section constitutes a
high
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).

23
‑
3
‑
305.

Hunting from highway; entering enclosed property without permission; penalty; hunting at night without permission prohibited.

(b)

No person shall enter upon the private property of any person to hunt, fish, or trap without the permission of the owner or person in charge of the property. Violation of this subsection constitutes a
low
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
‑
3
‑
306.

Use of aircraft, automobiles, motorized and snow vehicles and artificial light for hunting or fishing prohibited; exception; penalties.

(e)

Violation of this section constitutes a
high
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).

23
‑
3
‑
307.

Hunting while intoxicated or under influence of controlled substance prohibited.

(b)

Violation of this section constitutes a
low
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
‑
3
‑
308.

Check stations; duty of hunters and fishermen to report.

(d)

Violation of this section constitutes a
low
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
‑
3
‑
309.

Intentional feeding of elk; penalty.

(c)

A first violation of this section constitutes a
low

class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).
A second or subsequent violation of this section constitutes a
high

class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).

23
‑
3
‑
402.

Violation of commission order prohibited.

Any person who violates any lawful order of the commission is guilty of a
low

class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
‑
3
‑
403.

False swearing, fraud or false statement prohibited.

(b)

Violation of this section constitutes a
high

class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).

23
‑
3
‑
404.

Tanneries not to receive game specimens unless tagged; records.

(a)

No person shall deliver to any tannery, nor shall any tannery receive any game specimen unless tagged with a Wyoming game tag except as otherwise provided. Violation of this subsection constitutes a
low

class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
‑
3
‑
405.

Interference with lawful taking of wildlife prohibited; penalties; damages; injunction.

(b)

A violation of subsection (a) of this section constitutes a
low

class C
misdemeanor
.
as punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

(c)

Any person failing to obey an order of any peace officer to immediately desist from conduct in violation of subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a
high

class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).

23
‑
3
‑
407.

Remote hunting prohibited.

(b)

A violation of subsection (a) of this section constitutes a
low

class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
‑
4
‑
101.

Fish stocking in waters without consent prohibited; penalties.

(c)

Violation of this section constitutes a
high

class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).

23
‑
4
‑
104.

Fish hatchery protection; penalty.

Any person who, without consent of the owner, intentionally removes, destroys or introduces a substance into the waters of another with intent to destroy, any fish in a fish hatchery, artificial lake, pond including a catch out pond being used as a commercial aqua-culture operation is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
,

punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if the value of the fish destroyed is not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten (10) years, a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), or both, if the value of the fish destroyed is more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).

23
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4
‑
205.

Penalties.

(a)

Any person who violates the provisions of this article or any order under this article is guilty of a
high

class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).

23
‑
6
‑
103.

Failure to obey citation; appearance by counsel; penalty.

(b)

Violation of this section constitutes a
low

class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
‑
6
‑
203.

Penalty for violations when no separate penalty provided.

Any person who violates or fails to comply with any provision of this act for which no separate penalty is provided is guilty of a
low

class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

23
‑
6
‑
204.

Penalty for violations generally.

(c)

Any person who takes any remaining wildlife not specified in W.S. 23
‑
3
‑
102(a) or (d) except as permitted by this act and for which no separate penalty is provided is guilty of a
low

class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v).

(d)

In addition to any other penalty imposed under this act, any person who takes any wildlife for competition in any hunting or fishing event at which rewards or prizes are offered as part of the competition and the wildlife is taken in violation of this act is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
subject to a fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) or two (2) times the amount of the competition reward or prize, whichever is greater.

23
‑
6
‑
206.

Revocation of license; hunting after suspended license.

(a)

The court may, in its discretion, revoke any license issued under this act to any person convicted of a violation of this act, for the remainder of the year in which the conviction occurs, and may suspend the person's privilege to purchase or receive any other license under this act, or to take any wildlife for the following time periods provided in paragraphs (i) through (iii) and shall suspend the person's privilege to purchase or receive any other license under this act for the time period provided in paragraph (iv) of this subsection:

(ii)

Up to six (6) years for conviction of a
high

class A
misdemeanor
;
as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii);

(iii)

Up to three (3) years for conviction of a
low misdemeanor as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(v)

class B or class C misdemeanor
;

(b)

No person whose license has been forfeited or privilege to purchase another license suspended shall procure, purchase, or possess another license during the period of forfeiture or suspension. If the person procures, purchases, or possesses another license during such period, the license is invalid and that person is not entitled to receive another license for up to six (6) years next succeeding the original revocation or suspension period. Violation of this subsection constitutes a
high

class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).

(c)

No person whose license has been forfeited or privilege to purchase another license suspended shall take any wildlife prohibited by the court during the period of forfeiture or suspension. If the person takes any wildlife prohibited by the court during such period, that person is not entitled to receive another license for up to six (6) years next succeeding the original revocation or suspension period. Violation of this subsection constitutes a
high

class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable as provided in W.S. 23
‑
6
‑
202(a)(ii).

24
‑
1
‑
109.

Closing or restricting use; failure to observe signs and markers; exceptions.

(a)

Any person who willfully fails to observe any sign, marker, warning, notice, or direction, placed or given under W.S. 24
‑
1
‑
108 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and upon conviction thereof by any court of competent jurisdiction, shall be subject to a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or to imprisonment for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, or to both such fine and imprisonment.

24
‑
1
‑
110.

Speed or acceleration contest or exhibition on highways.

(c)

Any person who violates this section
shall u
pon conviction be fined not less than ten dollars ($10) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than ten (10) days or both

is guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

24
‑
1
‑
117.

Restrictions upon damming streams; effect of failure to comply with W.S. 24
‑
1
‑
116.

Any person or persons, company or corporation, violating the provisions of W.S. 24
‑
1
‑
116,
shall be

liable
to a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00)

guilty of a class D misdemeanor
, and shall also be liable to the party injured for any damages resulting therefrom.

24
‑
1
‑
133.

Posting notice of restrictions to public roads and adjacent lands; restrictions; penalties.

(c)

The governing body or its authorized representative having jurisdiction over the public road shall issue a written demand to any person who unlawfully posts a notice in violation of subsection (a) of this section directing that the notice be removed within three (3) days following receipt of the notice. The demand shall be delivered in person by a peace officer or mailed by both first class mail and certified mail return receipt requested to the person's last known mailing address. Any person who knowingly posts an illegal notice or who fails to remove an illegal notice within three (3) days after receiving the demand from the governing body is guilty of a misdemeanor. If the person cannot be personally served because he deliberately made himself unavailable for service, or refused to accept delivery of the demand by certified mail, then he shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor if he fails to remove the illegal notice within five (5) days after the demand was mailed to him by the governing body
.

Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under this section shall be punished by a fine up to six hundred dollars ($600.00)
The person shall be subject to the fine provided for a class D misdemeanor
for ea
ch day the person fails to remove the illegal notice.
For a second or subsequent offense, the
penalty shall be a fine of not more than six hundred dollars ($600.00) per day, and up to six (6) months in jail, or both

person shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

24
‑
6
‑
110.

Prohibited acts.

(b)

The performance of a prohibited act shall not be unlawful if necessitated by an emergency resulting from the then existing condition of such access facility or local service road. If access to the facility is made by means of cutting or removal of a fence or gate, the person so doing shall be liable for its repair or replacement under the direction of the department of transportation. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
and upon arrest and conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).

24
‑
10
‑
115.

Violations a misdemeanor.

Any person violating any provision of this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor.

25
‑
10
‑
126.

Penalties for unwarranted hospitalization or denial of rights.

(b)

A person who willfully denies any individual any of the rights accorded to him under this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine not exceeding seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or both.

26
‑
1
‑
107.

General criminal and civil penalties.

(a)

Each violation of this code for which a greater penalty is not provided by another provision of this code or by other applicable laws of this state, in addition to any applicable prescribed denial, suspension or revocation of certificate of authority or license, is a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable upon conviction by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, or both.
Each violation is a separate offense.

26
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13
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120.

Political contributions prohibited; penalty.

(b)

Any officer, director, stockholder, attorney or agent of any insurer which violates this section, who participates in, aids, abets, advises or consents to any such violation, and any person who solicits or knowingly receives any money or property in violation of this section, is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.

and shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year and a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
Any officer or director abetting in any contribution made in violation of this section is liable to the insurer for the amount so contributed.

2
6
‑
29
‑
237.

Penalties.

(a)

Any person who willfully makes a false or fraudulent statement in or relating to an application for membership or for the purpose of obtaining money from or a benefit in any society is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or imprisonment for not less than thirty (30) days or more than one (1) year, or both.

(c)

Any person who solicits membership for, or in any manner assists in procuring membership in, any society not licensed to do business in this state, upon conviction, is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) or more than two hundred dollars ($200.00).

26
‑
32
‑
103.

Penalty.

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

26
‑
44
‑
113.

Sanctions.

(b)

Any director or officer of an insurance holding company system who knowingly violates, participates in, or assents to, or who knowingly permits any of the officers or agents of the insurer to engage in transactions or make investments which violate this act is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both.

27
‑
1
‑
107.

Nonresident employers to post bond; penalty.

Any person or persons, corporation, agent, manager or employer who shall violate any of the provisions of W.S. 27
‑
1
‑
106 shall be deemed guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
, and upon conviction thereof shall

for each offense
.
, be subject to a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one (1) year, or both.

27
‑
1
‑
108.

Penalties generally.

Any person who violates or omits to comply with any of the provisions of this act, or any final order of the department of employment is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one (1) year, or both.

27
‑
3
‑
702.

Obtaining benefits by fraud; disqualification of benefits; penalties.

(a)

No person shall, for himself or any other person, knowingly make a false statement or misrepresentation or knowingly fail to disclose a material fact to obtain or increase benefits or other payments under this act or other state or federal law. Any person violating this section is guilty of:

(i)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both,
if the amount of benefits obtained in violation of this section is less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00); or

27
‑
3
‑
703.

Fraud by employing unit; refusal to furnish reports; failure to make required payments; failure to comply with injunction order; penalties.

(a)

No officer, agent or any other individual of an employing unit shall knowingly make a false statement or misrepresentation or knowingly fail to disclose a material fact with the intention of preventing or reducing the payment of benefits to any entitled individual, to avoid being subject to this act or to avoid or reduce any contribution or other payment required from an employing unit under this act, or willfully fail or refuse to make any contribution or other payment. Any such individual violating this subsection is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.
Each false statement, misrepresentation or failure to disclose a material fact is a separate offense.

(d)

Any employing unit failing to comply with a court order issued pursuant to W.S. 27
‑
3
‑
502(h), or any partner or corporate officer of the employing unit aiding or assisting the employing unit in not complying with the court order, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor.

27
‑
3
‑
704.

General penalty.

Any person willfully violating this act or any order, rule or regulation under this act for which no specific penalty
is provided is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisoned not more than sixty (60) days, or both.
Each day of violation is a separate offense.

27
‑
4
‑
103.

Semimonthly payments required; penalty.

Every person violating any of the provisions of this act, shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than six (6) months, or by both fine and imprisonment.

27
‑
4
‑
105.

Payment of employee quitting or discharged and suit for wages; penalty.

Every person, firm or corporation willfully violating any of the provisions of W.S. 27
‑
4
‑
104 is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor

and shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00)
for each offense.

27
‑
4
‑
109.

Assignment of certain accounts and prosecution of certain suits prohibited; liability and penalty for unlawful assignment.

Any person, firm, company, corporation, or business institution guilty of a violation of W.S. 27
‑
4
‑
106 and 27
‑
4
‑
107
, a class D misdemeanor,
shall be liable to the party so injured for the amount of the debt sold, assigned, transferred, garnisheed, or sued upon, with all costs and expenses, and a reasonable attorney's fee to be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state
.
, and shall further be liable by prosecution to punishment by a fine not exceeding the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) and costs of prosecution.

27
‑
4
‑
115.

Contracts for alien labor; third party receiving pay for alien's labor prohibited.

Any person, whether he or she acts for himself or herself, or as agent, attorney or employe for another or others, who shall, in pursuance of, or by virtue of, any contract made with any alien or foreigner, made before such alien or foreigner came into this state, receive or offer to receive any money, pay or remuneration for the labor or services of
any alien or foreigner, excepting the person so performing such labor or services, shall be deemed guilty of a
class A

misdemeanor
, and, on conviction thereof, shall be fined in a sum not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00), and not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), and imprisoned in the county jail for not less than three (3) nor more than twelve (12) months,

for each and every offense.

27
‑
4
‑
116.

Employee not liable for dishonored check; penalty.

(b)

Every employer who violates this section is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

27
‑
4
‑
304.

Penalty for violations.

Any employer who willfully violates any provision of this act, or who discharges or in any other manner discriminates against any employee because the employee has made any complaint to his employer, the director or any other person, or instituted, or caused to be instituted any proceeding under or related to this act, or has testified or is about to testify in the proceedings, shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than
twenty-five
dollars ($25.00), nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00), or by imprisonment for not less than ten (10) days nor more than one hundred eighty (180) days, or by both the fine and imprisonment

be guilty of a class C misdemeanor
. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense

27
‑
4
‑
412.

Penalty for violations.

Any officer, agent or representative of any public body who willfully violates, or omits to comply with any of the provisions of this act, and any contractor or subcontractor, or agent or representative thereof, doing public work who intentionally or willfully neglects to keep an accurate record of the names, occupation and actual wages paid to each workman employed by him, in connection with the public work, or who intentionally or willfully refuses to allow access to same at any reasonable hour to any person authorized to inspect same under this act, or who intentionally or willfully has failed to pay the prevailing hourly rate of wages, shall be
punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00), or by
imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment when convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction

guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

27
‑
5
‑
108.

Punitive action prohibited; penalty.

Any employer who takes or threatens punitive action against any employee who refuses to work more than eight (8) hours in any twenty-four (24) hour period, except as provided by W.S. 27
‑
5
‑
102, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor.
and subject to the penalty provided by W.S. 27
‑
5
‑
110.

27
‑
5
‑
110.

Penalties.

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor

and upon conviction,
for each offense
.
, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

27
‑
6
‑
113.

Children; penalty for violations.

(a)

Any person employing any child or children in violation of the provisions of this act, or any child, subject hereto, who willfully and intentionally violates the provisions of this act, or any person who permits a violation, shall be deemed guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or imprisoned in the county jail not more than one hundred (100) days, or both, in the discretion of the court.

27
‑
6
‑
116.

Penalties for violations of certain provisions.

Any person, firm or corporation, employing any child in violation of the provisions of this act, or permitting, or conniving at such violation, shall be deemed guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than
twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisoned in the county jail not less than thirty (30) days nor more than ninety (90) days, or by both such punishments, in the discretion of the court.

27
‑
7
‑
113.

Right to work; misdemeanor to impose or try to impose prohibited requirements; civil liability.

Any person who directly or indirectly places upon any other person any requirement or compulsion prohibited by this act, or who makes any agreement written or oral, express or implied, to do so, or who engages in any lockout, layoff, strike, work stoppage, slow down, picketing, boycott or other action or conduct, a purpose or effect of which is to impose upon any person, directly or indirectly, any requirement or compulsion prohibited by this act, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor and shall also be liable in damages to any person injured thereby.

27
‑
8
‑
111.

Penalty.

Any person violating any of the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment as the court may direct.

27
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11
‑
108.

Right of entry and inspection; consultation with employees; penalty for giving advance notice.

(c)

Any person who gives advance notice of any inspection, investigation or response to a complaint to be conducted under the authority, and for the purpose of enforcement of this act, without the consent of the department shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a
class B
misdemeanor
.
and shall be punished by a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or both.

27
‑
14
‑
307.

Penalty for failure to post bond.

The willful failure of any nonresident employer in a covered employment to give bond or other security required by this act constitutes a
class A
misdemeanor
.
, punishable by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both.

27
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14
‑
506.

Employer's injury report; penalty for failure to report.

(c)

Willful failure or gross negligence to report occurrences causing injury to any of his employees by an employer is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

27
‑
14
‑
510.

Misrepresentations or false statements; failure of employer to establish account or furnish payroll report.

(a)

Any person who knowingly makes, authorizes or permits any misrepresentation or false statement to be made for the purpose of him or another person receiving payment of any kind under this act is guilty of:

(i)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both,
if the value of the payment is less than five hundred dollars ($500.00);

(b)

Any employer who knowingly makes a false statement in a payroll report or reports resulting in the avoidance of or reduction in the employer's premium obligation within a one (1) year period is guilty of:

(i)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both,
if the avoided premium or reduction in premium is less than five hundred dollars ($500.00); or

(c)

Any employer who knowingly makes a false statement in an injury report with the intention of denying a worker benefits due under this act is guilty of:

(i)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both,
if the value of the benefits is less than five hundred dollars ($500.00);

(d)

Any employer who knowingly fails to establish an account or knowingly fails to furnish a payroll report as required by this act is guilty of:

(i)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both,
for a first conviction; or

27
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14
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608.

Attorney fees; penalty for violation.

(b)

Any person violating this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed six (6) months, or both.

27
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14
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805.

Confidentiality of information; unlawful disclosure; exception.

(c)

Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section and any other provision of law to the contrary, and for purposes of ensuring any medical or disability benefit payment under this act does not duplicate any benefit payment made by another state agency, insurer, group health plan, third party administrator, health maintenance organization or similar entity, the department may upon request of the state agency, insurer or similar entity, disclose information limited to a recipient's name, social security number, amount of benefit payment, charge for services, date of services and services rendered relating to the benefit payment made under this act. A state agency, insurer, group health plan, third party administrator, health maintenance organization or similar entity shall, upon request of the department, disclose the same limited information to the department. Information received under this subsection shall be used only for the purpose authorized by this subsection and shall otherwise be confidential and the recipient entity shall be subject to the confidentiality restrictions imposed by law upon information received to the extent required of the department. Any violation of this subsection is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

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1
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110.

Failure to appear; refusal to testify or produce documents; disturbances.

(a)

Any person having been subpoenaed as a witness by the authority of the legislature, council or committee to
give testimony or produce books, papers or other documents relevant to the matter under inquiry before the legislature, council, or any committee, who fails to appear, refuses to be sworn, refuses to answer any question relevant to the matter under inquiry, or fails to produce any books, papers or other documents relevant to the matter under inquiry, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor.

(b)

Any person attending a meeting or hearing of the legislature, the council, or any committee, who is disorderly or contemptuous or who willfully creates noise or any other disturbance tending to interrupt or disrupt the meeting or hearing, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor.

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7
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102.

Penalties.

(a)

Any person or individual failing to register as a lobbyist with the secretary of state shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
subject to a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00).

(b)

Any person or organization failing to file a lobbyist activity report required under W.S. 28
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7
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201 or who files a lobbyist activity report containing information which the lobbyist knows to be false is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).
Upon a second or subsequent conviction under this section, any person or organization shall have his right to be a registered lobbyist revoked by the secretary of state for a period of up to two (2) years in addition to any fine.

28
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8
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113.

Duty of agency officers and employees; legislative service office access to records; failure to provide access; penalty.

(b)

Any officer or employee of an agency who knowingly fails or refuses to permit such access and examination is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or both.

29
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1
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601.

False or frivolous liens; damages; penalties.

(c)

Any person who offers to have recorded or filed a forged or groundless lien in violation of this section with the intent to threaten, harass or intimidate a public official or employee in the performance or nonperformance of his official duties is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

29
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3
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108.

Fraudulent violation of
W.S.
29
‑
3
‑
107; penalty.

If any person removes any property covered by the lien created by this chapter from its location when the lien is filed and recorded without the written consent of the holder of the lien and with intent to defraud the lienholder, either originally or by transfer, the person removing or causing the property to be removed is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor.
On conviction he shall be punished by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

29
‑
5
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106.

Removal of encumbered property without lienholder's consent; penalty.

If any person removes any property covered by the lien created by this chapter from the place where the property is located when the lien statement is filed without the written consent of the holder of the lien, either originally or by transfer, the person causing the property to be removed is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor.
On conviction he may be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

29
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7
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102.

Right of possession by lien claimant; termination thereof; removal of property without lienholder's consent; penalty therefor; filing of lien statement in lieu of possession.

(b)

If any person causes to be removed from the possession of a lien claimant any property or part thereof which is subject to the lien created by W.S. 29
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7
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101 through 29
‑
7
‑
106 from the place where the property was located when the lien is perfected, without the written consent of the owner and the holder of the lien or his agent, either originally or by transfer, the person so removing the property affected by the lien is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor.
On conviction he may be punished by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

29
‑
7
‑
207.

Selling or removing encumbered property without lienholder's consent; penalty.

Any owner of a female animal or offspring on which a lien exists under W.S. 29
‑
7
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201 through 29
‑
7
‑
207 who disposes of any female animal or offspring before the lien expires or is satisfied or who removes the female animal or offspring with intent to deprive a lien claimant of his lien or with intent to damage an innocent purchaser, and does so without first having obtained the consent of the lienholder to the disposition is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor.
On conviction he may be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

30
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1
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123.

Protection of livestock from mining shafts.

Every person, persons, company or corporation, who have already sunk mining shafts, pits, holes, inclines, upon any mining claim, or upon any mineral property, ground or premises, or who may hereafter sink such openings aforesaid, shall forthwith secure such shafts and openings against the injury or destruction of livestock running at large upon the public domain, by securely covering such shafts and other openings as aforesaid, in a manner to render them safe against the possibility of livestock falling into them or in any manner becoming injured or destroyed thereby; or by forthwith making a strong, secure and ample fence around such shafts and other openings aforesaid. Any person, persons, corporation or company who shall fail or refuse to fully comply with the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and on conviction thereof shall be subject to imprisonment in a county jail for not more than ninety (90) days or fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or both such imprisonment and fine in the discretion of the court imposing sentence.
Any person, persons, corporation or company who shall fail or refuse to fully comply with the provisions of this section shall also be liable to the owner thereof for any damages sustained by injury or loss of livestock thereby.

30
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2
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103.

General penalty.

Any person who willfully and knowingly violates any provision of this act or rules and regulations adopted under it for which another penalty has not been specifically provided is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or by imprisonment of not more than six (6) months, or both.

30
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2
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108.

Bathhouses; when required; specifications; requirements as to use; penalty for failure to provide.

(d)

A mine owner or operator violating this section is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00), nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).
Each day there is a violation of this section constitutes a separate offense.

30
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2
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203.

Arbitrary action prohibited; information confidential; exception; interest in mining operations prohibited; discharge for violation of section; additional penalty.

Neither the inspector nor any deputy inspector shall, in any of his functions, act arbitrarily or without just cause. Information obtained in the course of inspections is confidential except where disclosure may be required in enforcement of this act. Grossly negligent release of confidential information acquired in the course of duty, willful discrimination between operators, or knowingly applying to his own material gain knowledge acquired in the course of duty by the inspector or any deputy inspector, is justification for discharge and, in addition, is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable upon conviction by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment for a period of not more than six (6) months, or both.

30
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2
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205.

Rules and regulations; uniform code of signals; penalty for false signals.

(c)

Any person giving or causing to be given false signals, or riding upon any cage, skip or bucket upon signals that designate to the engineer that no employees are aboard, is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).

30
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2
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207.

Access to mining operations, etc.; penalty for refusal of access or obstruction; enforcement by injunction; misrepresentation of facts or information to inspector; obstruction of inspector or deputy.

(a)

The inspector or his deputy has access to all mining operations for the purpose of enforcement of this act and all rules and regulations adopted under it. Refusal of access to an authorized person after request is a
class C
misdemeanor. Access may be granted by injunction by petition to the court and order to show cause made returnable within ten (10) days or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard by the court.

(b)

Any person in charge of a mine who willfully misrepresents facts or information to the inspector regarding the mine, or who makes any misrepresentation tending to show safety when the reverse is true, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor.

(c)

Any person who willfully obstructs the inspector or his deputy in the execution of his duties under this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor.

30
‑
2
‑
210.

Notice of violation; correction of condition constituting violation required; penalty upon failure to comply; continuing violations; authority to close operations; right of appeal.

(a)

If the inspector or his deputy finds a violation of this act or rules or regulations adopted under it relating to mine operating methods and conditions, he shall notify in writing the person in charge of the mining operation of the condition or method constituting the violation and the provision being violated. The condition or method shall be corrected in five (5) days or other time prescribed by the inspector or his deputy as is reasonable in view of the nature of the condition or method. Allowing a correction period does not prevent the condition or method constituting a violation of this act or a rule or regulation adopted under it. Any person failing to correct a condition or method in the period allowed is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor. Each day during which the condition or method continues uncorrected after notice of correction has been given constitutes a separate violation.

30
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2
‑
406.

Barrier pillars required; penalty for failure to leave.

(b)

Any person violating subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment of not more than six (6) months, or both.

30
‑
2
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409.

Survey and platting of underground workings by county surveyor; fees; notice to mine owner; hindering surveyor prohibited; penalty.

(b)

The owner, operator or any person in charge of any mine shall not hinder, delay or prevent the county surveyor, or engineer substituted for him from entering the mine, from making the survey and plat, or from performing his duties under subsection (a) of this section. Any person violating this subsection is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

30
‑
5
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119.

Penalties for violation of act, orders of commission; penalties cumulative.

(b)

Any person who, for the purpose of evading this act or any rule, regulation, or order of the commission shall make or cause to be made any false entry in any report, record, account, or memorandum, required by this act, or by any such rule, regulation, or order, or shall omit, or cause to be omitted, from any such report, record, account, or memorandum, full, true, and correct entries as required by this act, or by any such rule, regulation, or order, or shall remove from this state or destroy, mutilate, alter, or falsify any such record, account, or memorandum, shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six (6) months, or to both such fine and imprisonment.

(e)

Any person or corporation violating the provisions of this article or rules and regulations prescribed pursuant hereto or the lawful orders of the oil and gas supervisor or his assistants or representatives under said rules and regulations shall
upon conviction
be

fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned not more than six (6) months

guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

30
‑
5
‑
123.

Penalty for violation of
W.S.
30
‑
5
‑
121 and 30
‑
5
‑
122.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
and shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)
for each offense
and each and every day in which any person, firm or corporation shall violate any of the provisions hereof shall constitute a separate offense hereunder and subject the offender to the penalty hereby provided.

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2
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104.

Transfer of ownership.

(f)

Any person knowingly providing false or incomplete information on any statement required by this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both.

31
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2
‑
110.

Violations; penalties.

(a)

Any dealer or a person holding legal certificate of title to a motor vehicle who fails to obtain a proper certificate of title for a salvage vehicle as required under W.S. 31
‑
2
‑
107 within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the transferor's correctly endorsed title is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

(b)

Any dealer or a person who holds legal certificate of title to a nonrepairable, rebuilt salvage or flood vehicle who knowingly fails to disclose to a potential buyer that the vehicle being sold is a nonrepairable, rebuilt salvage or flood vehicle is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.
A second or subsequent violation under this subsection shall be
subject to
a
fine of not more than one thousand five hundred
dollars ($1,500.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both

class A misdemeanor
. In addition, if a dealer is convicted of a second or subsequent violation under this subsection within two (2) years, he may be subject to an injunction. The department or the district attorney of the county in which the violation occurred may petition the court for an injunction to prohibit the dealer from selling vehicles in this state for a period of not more than one (1) year.

31
‑
2
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225.

Application requirements; contents; weight certificate; title requirement; liability.

(e)

No motor vehicle shall be registered unless the applicant verifies the motor vehicle is covered by a motor vehicle liability policy in full force and effect in amounts provided by W.S. 31
‑
9
‑
405(b) or a bond on file with the department in amounts provided by W.S. 31
‑
9
‑
102(a)(xi). The department shall adopt rules and regulations to implement this subsection. This subsection does not apply to self-insurers under W.S. 31
‑
9
‑
414. Issuance or renewal of registration by a county treasurer does not constitute verification or certification on the part of the county treasurer that the registered vehicle is in fact covered by required insurance or bond and neither the county treasurer nor any employee of the county treasurer's office is liable for damages caused by any person operating a registered vehicle in violation of W.S. 31
‑
4
‑
103(a). Proof of insurance shall be carried at all times in the insured vehicle and shall be open for inspection at all times when requested by any peace officer. Any applicant making a false certification required by this subsection or failing to provide proof of insurance on the registered vehicle as required, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable pursuant to W.S. 31
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4
‑
103(a) upon conviction

for the first offense and a class B misdemeanor for the second or subsequent offense
.

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‑
2
‑
405.

Payment of fees; issuance of certificate and decal; trespass warning printed on decal.

(b)

The decal issued under subsection (a) of this section shall contain the following language printed on the face of the decal: "Warning: trespass upon private property while operating a snowmobile is punishable
by imprisonment up to six (6) months, a fine up to seven
hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both under W.S. 6-3-303
as a class C misdemeanor
."

31
‑
2
‑
507.

Prohibited acts; penalties.

(c)

Any person who violates any provision of W.S. 31
‑
2
‑
503 through 31
‑
2
‑
505 and this section is guilty of a felony punishable by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), imprisonment for not more than two (2) years, or both. Any person who violates W.S. 31
‑
2
‑
508 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

31
‑
2
‑
702.

Registration selling agents; application for trail user registration decal; affidavit required if vehicle serial number not visible; penalty.

(c)

Any person who operates an off-road recreational vehicle on any Wyoming off-road recreational vehicle trail without a decal required under this article or in violation of the provisions of W.S. 31
‑
5
‑
1601 is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction, shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).

31
‑
2
‑
704.

Payment of fees; issuance of numbered decal; trespass warning printed on decal.

(b)

Numbered decals issued under this article shall contain the following language: "Warning: trespass upon private property while operating an off-road recreational vehicle is punishable
by imprisonment up to six (6) months, a fine up to seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both, under W.S. 6-3-303
as a class C misdemeanor
."

31
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4
‑
103.

Failure to maintain liability coverage; penalties; exceptions.

(a)

No owner of a motor vehicle currently required to be registered or which is required to be registered within a period of time, shall operate or permit the operation of his motor vehicle without having in full force and effect a motor vehicle liability policy in amounts provided by W.S. 31
‑
9
‑
405(b) or a bond in amounts provided by W.S. 31
‑
9
‑
102(a)(xi). Violation of this subsection is a
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not less than two hundred fifty
dollars ($250.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both

for the first offense
.
On a second or subsequent violation of this subsection, the person
may be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) nor more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00), imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both

is guilty of a class B misdemeanor
.
In addition to the fine or imprisonment imposed for a second or subsequent violation of this subsection, the judge shall require the defendant to deliver the registration and license plates of the vehicle involved to the county treasurer for the county where the citation was issued, and the registration and license plates shall be held by the county treasurer until such time as the judge determines that the defendant has met all obligations imposed by law. Excusable neglect or mistake by another is a defense for any violation of this subsection. If evidence of excusable neglect or mistake by another is presented and the defendant is convicted, the court may consider this evidence in imposing a penalty under this subsection. The judge may suspend part or all of the sentence under this subsection and place the defendant on probation subject to conditions imposed by the judge which shall include a condition that the defendant shall deliver the registration and license plates of the vehicle involved to the county treasurer for the county where the citation was issued. This subsection does not apply to a vehicle owned by a nonresident and registered in a state requiring insurance if a vehicle insurance policy meeting requirements of the laws and regulations of that state is in effect or unless it otherwise complies with the laws of that state concerning compulsory financial responsibility. The department shall report any violation of this subsection to the motor vehicle administrator in the state wherein the vehicle is registered. A vehicle owned by a nonresident and registered in a state not requiring insurance is exempt from this subsection.

31
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4
‑
104.

General penalty.

Any person who violates any provision of this act for which no separate penalty is provided upon conviction shall be
punished by a fine not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or both

guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

31
‑
5
‑
225.

Fleeing or attempting to elude police officers; penalty.

(a)

Any driver of a motor vehicle who willfully fails or refuses to bring his vehicle to a stop, or who otherwise flees or attempts to elude a pursuing police vehicle, when given visual or audible signal to bring the vehicle to a stop, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor. The signal given by the police officer may be by hand, voice, emergency light or siren. The officer giving the signal shall be in uniform, prominently displaying his badge of office, and his vehicle shall be appropriately marked showing it to be an official police vehicle.

31
‑
5
‑
237.

Use of handheld electronic wireless communication devices for electronic messaging prohibited; exceptions; penalties.

(c)

Any person who operates a motor vehicle in violation of this section is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seventy
-five
dollars ($75.00).

31
‑
5
‑
502.

Penalty for violation of W.S. 31
‑
5
‑
501.

Every person who is convicted of a violation of W.S. 31
‑
5
‑
501 is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
, and upon conviction thereof by any court of competent jurisdiction, is subject to a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00).

31
‑
5
‑
701.

Prohibited acts.

(a)

It is a
class D
misdemeanor for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in W.S. 31
‑
5
‑
701 through 31
‑
5
‑
706.

31
‑
5
‑
901.

General requirements; applicability of provisions.

(a)

It is a
class C
misdemeanor for any person to drive or move or for the owner to cause or knowingly permit to be driven or moved on any highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles which is in such unsafe condition as to endanger any person, or which does not contain those parts or is not at all times equipped with such lamps and other equipment in proper condition and adjustment as required in this act, or which is equipped in any manner in violation of this act, or for any person to do any act
forbidden or fail to perform any act required under this act.

31
‑
5
‑
956.

Tires; restriction of travel under hazardous conditions; penalties.

(j)

Any person who operates a motor vehicle in violation of restrictions imposed by the department or the highway patrol under subsection (e) of this section is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction shall be subject to a penalty of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
Any person who operates a motor vehicle in violation of restrictions imposed by the department or the highway patrol under subsection (e) of this section, where the result of the violation is an incident that causes the closure of all lanes in one (1) or both directions of the highway, is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be subject to a penalty of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

31
‑
5
‑
959.

Vehicles transporting hazardous materials.

(c)

Any person convicted of willfully violating subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a felony punishable by a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), imprisonment for not more than five (5) years, or both. Any person convicted of recklessly, as defined by W.S. 6
‑
1
‑
104(a)(ix), violating subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a felony punishable by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), imprisonment for not more than three (3) years, or both. Any person convicted of criminal negligence, as defined by W.S. 6
‑
1
‑
104(a)(iii), in violating subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both.

31
‑
5
‑
1102.

Duty to stop vehicle where accident involves damage to attended vehicle or property; penalty.

The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle or other property which is driven or attended by any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible, but shall forthwith return to and remain at the scene of the accident until he has fulfilled the
requirements of W.S. 31
‑
5
‑
1103. Every stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. Any person failing to stop or comply with this section is guilty of a
class C

misdemeanor.

31
‑
5
‑
1201.

Violation of provisions to constitute misdemeanor; penalties.

(a)

It is a
class C
misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the provisions of this act or rules and regulations authorized under this act unless the violation is by this act or other law of this state declared to be a felony.

31
‑
5
‑
1206.

Violation of promise to appear; appearance by counsel.

(c)

Failure to appear as defined in this section is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not less than
twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

31
‑
7
‑
117.

Restricted licenses.

(e)

It is a
class C
misdemeanor to drive a motor vehicle in violation of the restrictions imposed in a restricted license issued pursuant to this section.

31
‑
7
‑
119.

Expiration and renewal; required tests; extension.

(d)

Except as provided in article 4 of this chapter, any person whose license or privilege to drive a motor vehicle on the public highways has been revoked is not entitled to apply for a new license until the expiration of the period of revocation. Any person making false application for a new license before the expiration of the period of revocation is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

31
‑
7
‑
133.

Unlawful use of license.

(a)

It is an unlawful use of a license and is a
class C
misdemeanor for any person to:

31
‑
7
‑
134.

Driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked.

(a)

No person shall drive a motor vehicle on any public highway in this state at a time when his driver's license, from this or any other jurisdiction, or nonresident operating privileges are cancelled, suspended or revoked under this act or any other law. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person convicted of violating this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

(c)

A person convicted of a subsequent violation of subsection (a) of this section for driving during the same period of cancellation, suspension or revocation giving rise to the previous conviction, or a person convicted of driving during a period of cancellation, suspension or revocation arising from a previous conviction under W.S. 31
‑
5
‑
229 or 31
‑
5
‑
233, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
and shall be imprisoned for not less than seven (7) days nor more than six (6) months and shall not be eligible for probation or suspension of sentence or release on any other basis until he has served at least seven (7) days in jail. In addition, the person shall be fined not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person under the age of twenty
-
one (21) years convicted of being in control of a vehicle in this state with an alcohol concentration of between two one
-
hundredths of one percent (0.02%) and the amount specified in W.S. 31
‑
5
‑
233(b)(i) shall not be punished by imprisonment of at least seven (7) days in jail as otherwise provided under this section, but shall have his license administratively suspended for thirty (30) days.

31
‑
7
‑
136.

General penalties.

Except as otherwise provided by this act any person who violates any provision of this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and may be punished by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both.
On conviction for a second or subsequent violation, the person may be fined
not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisoned for not to exceed six (6) months, or both.

31
‑
7
‑
404.

Driving without interlock device.

(c)

A person holding a restricted license under this article who violates subsection (a) or (b) of this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor and shall:

(d)

A person violating subsection (b) of this section who is not the restricted licensee is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and shall be punished by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.
Upon a subsequent violation of subsection (b) of this section, the violator shall no longer be eligible for an ignition interlock restricted license should that person ever apply and otherwise be eligible.

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105.

Prohibited acts; penalties.

(b)

Any person who violates any provision of subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both.

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8
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202.

Prohibited acts; penalty.

(b)

Any person who is convicted of violating this section, in addition to any other applicable penalty under W.S. 31
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4
‑
103,
may be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both

is guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

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9
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106.

General penalties.

(a)

Any person willfully failing to return a license or registration as required in W.S. 31
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9
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105,
shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisoned not more than thirty (30) days, or both

is guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

(c)

Any person who violates any provision of this act for which no penalty is otherwise provided shall be
fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00),
imprisoned not more than ninety (90) days, or both

guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

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11
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102.

Unauthorized use of vehicle; penalty.

Any person who without specific authority of the owner or his authorized and accredited agent willfully, wantonly, or maliciously takes possession of, or drives, propels or takes away, or attempts to take possession of, drive, propel, or take away a vehicle, the property of another, for the purpose of temporarily making use of the vehicle, or who knowingly aids, abets or assists another in so doing, upon conviction, is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

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11
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106.

General penalties.

Any person violating any provision of this act unless otherwise specifically provided for in this act, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

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11
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107.

Daily records of vehicle dealers; penalties for violations.

(c)

Any person knowingly violating any provision of this section shall be
punished by a fine not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), by imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or both

guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

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11
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108.

Examination of vehicle identification numbers; notification where number altered; penalties for violations.

(b)

Any person knowingly violating this section shall be
punished by a fine not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed six (6) months, or both

guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

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11
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110.

Surrender and cancellation of certificate of title; penalties for violations.

(b)

Any person who knowingly violates this section shall be
punished by a fine not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), by imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or both

guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

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12
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102.

Penalties.

Any person violating W.S. 31
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12
‑
101 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than thirty (30) days, or both.

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13
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116.

Penalty for violation.

Every person convicted of violating this act
may be fined not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both

is guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

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16
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112.

Penalty.

(a)

Any person, Wyoming based manufacturer, vehicle dealer, salesperson or agent who violates this act or any rule or regulation promulgated under this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

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18
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208.

Prohibited act; penalties.

(b)

Any person who violates any provision of W.S. 31
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18
‑
203 through 31
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18
‑
208 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor

punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both
for each violation.

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701.

Specific crimes and penalties; enforcement.

(a)

Any person who violates any provision of this act or rule and regulation of the department, who fails to comply with any order, decision, rule or regulation of the department or who procures, aids or abets any person in the violation or noncompliance is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and subject to a fine of not more than seven
hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

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18
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703.

Closing or restricting use; failure to observe signs, markers.

Any operator of a commercial vehicle who willfully fails to observe any sign, marker, warning, notice, or direction, placed or given under W.S. 24
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1
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108 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and upon conviction thereof by any court of competent jurisdiction, shall be subject to a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or to imprisonment for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both.

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705.

Speed or acceleration contest or exhibition on highways.

(c)

Any person who violates this section
shall upon conviction be fined not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than ten (10) days or both

is guilty a class C misdemeanor
.

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18
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805.

Penalties for violations; permit where vehicle or load cannot be dismantled; enforcement; fines.

(a)

Any person who violates this article, rules and regulations promulgated under it or the conditions of any permit issued under it is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable except where otherwise provided in this article, by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days, or both.

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19
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107.

Enforcement.

(a)

Any person who knowingly or intentionally violates any provision of this chapter or who knowingly or intentionally procures, aids, or abets any person in violation or noncompliance, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction is subject to a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.
Each rental vehicle transaction occurring while in violation of the provisions of this chapter constitutes a separate offense. In addition, the department may revoke any rental agency certificate for violation of this chapter
and deny issuance of any subsequent rental vehicle agency certificate for a period not to exceed ten (10) years.

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101.

Sheriff to furnish licenses and collect fees.

It shall be the duty of the sheriff of each county to furnish all licenses and collect all moneys for the same as hereinafter provided, and if the sheriff of any county shall knowingly permit any person subject to such license to conduct or carry on any branch of business, occupation or pursuit without first obtaining such license, such sheriff shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided by law in case of similar offenses.

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1
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103.

Clerk to keep abstract of licenses; inspection by commissioners.

It shall be the duty of the county clerk to keep on file in his office, and submit for the inspection of the county commissioners at each of their regular sessions, a faithful and correct abstract containing full information of all licenses so issued to the sheriff, and neglect to comply with the provisions of this section shall be deemed a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and shall be punished as provided by law.

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1
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104.

County treasurer to make report of license receipts.

It shall be the duty of the county treasurer of each county to furnish to the county commissioners at each of their regular sessions a full and complete statement of all moneys received for licenses issued, as provided in W.S. 33
‑
1
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103, failure or neglect on the part of the treasurer to comply with the provisions of this section shall be deemed a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and shall be punished as provided by law.

33
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1
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110.

Failure of officer to report fines.

Any magistrate or other officer neglecting, omitting or refusing to comply with the provisions of W.S. 33
‑
1
‑
109 shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and shall be punished as provided by law.

33
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3
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130.

Violation; penalty.

Any person who violates any provision of W.S. 33
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3
‑
125 through 33
‑
3
‑
127 is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
, and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or be imprisoned not more than twelve (12) months, or both.

33
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4
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114.

Prohibited acts; penalty for violations.

(a)

It is a
class C
misdemeanor for any person to:

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6
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103.

Carnivals and circuses; penalty.

Any person or persons, company or corporation opening or maintaining such an exhibition as specified in W.S. 33
‑
6
‑
101, without having complied with W.S. 33
‑
6
‑
102, shall be deemed guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

and fined not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00), nor more than four hundred dollars ($400.00).
Each day of the continuance of such violation shall constitute a separate offense.

33
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6
‑
107.

Penalty for violation of
W.S.
33
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6
‑
106.

Any pawnbroker failing to comply with the requirements of W.S. 33
‑
6
‑
106 shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed six (6) months or by both fine and imprisonment, together with costs of prosecution.

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7
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112.

Penalty.

Any violation of this act constitutes a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both.

33
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9
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113.

Penalties.

Any person violating any of the provisions of this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor

and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both,
for each offense.

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11
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115.

Prohibited acts; penalty for violations; injunctive relief.

(a)

In addition to other penalties, any person who carries on the business of a collection agency without first having obtained a license, or who carries on a collection agency business after the termination, suspension, revocation or expiration of a license, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisoned in the county jail not more than six (6) months, or both.

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12
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127.

Licenses required; failure to comply; fines.

(d)

Any person who practices or teaches cosmetology, manicuring or nail technology, esthetics or hair styling for compensation, or who carries on any business, practice or operation governed by this act, without the applicable license when a license is required, is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

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14
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103.

Penalty.

Whoever, either individually or as an officer, director or employee of any person, firm, association, partnership, corporation or other legal entity, violates any of the provisions of this act shall upon conviction, be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or by confinement in the county jail of not more than six (6) months or both, for each such violation.

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15
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124.

Violations.

Any person who practices dentistry without being properly qualified and licensed, or who violates any provisions of this act is
subject to a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or imprisonment not more than two (2) years in the penitentiary, or both

guilty of a class A misdemeanor
. Each separate violation of this act constitutes a separate offense.

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16
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108.

When coroner's permission to embalm required; penalty.

It is unlawful to embalm a dead human body when any fact within the knowledge or brought to the attention of the embalmer is sufficient to arouse suspicion of crime in connection with the cause of death of the deceased, until permission of the coroner is obtained. Any person knowingly violating this section is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

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16
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110.

Prohibited acts; penalty for violations.

Any person who shall advertise, practice or hold himself or herself as practicing the science of embalming without having complied with the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof before any court, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each and every offense; and any person, railroad, express company or common carrier, who shall violate the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
, and shall pay a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00)

for each and every offense.

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206.

Rules and regulations; penalty for violation.

The state board of embalming shall, from time to time, adopt rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the laws of the state of Wyoming or of the United States, whereby the performance of the duties of this board and the practice of embalming dead human bodies and transportation of the same shall be regulated. All companies or individuals operating or controlling railroads, express companies, electric railways, coaches, public and private conveyances, and all licensed embalmers in the state of Wyoming shall obey the rules and regulations when made; and any licensed embalmer, or any person or owner having in charge any railroad train, passenger coach, electric railway, public or private conveyance, who shall refuse or neglect to obey such rules and regulations when made, shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor

and
for each offense
.

shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00).

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302.

Fixed establishment and license required; only 1 business to be operated in establishment.

The business of a funeral director shall be conducted in a specific place. No person shall engage in the business of a funeral director, unless first licensed so to do by the Wyoming state board of embalming. Not more than one (1) person engaged in business as a funeral director shall transact business in one (1) specific funeral establishment. Any person licensed to bury dead human bodies in any other state, or accredited by another state association as recognized by the Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards of the United States, Inc., may bury and conduct services in Wyoming for any person who died outside the state of Wyoming after obtaining an annual nonresident license from the Wyoming state board of embalming. The board shall promulgate rules under which nonresident licensees shall operate which shall be designed to protect the public and at a minimum shall require compliance with W.S. 33
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16
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310(a)(ii)(J), (M), (O) and (Q) and 33
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16
‑
315. A nonresident licensee who violates any applicable rules promulgated by the board is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
for each violation
.
, punishable as provided in W.S. 33
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16
‑
317 for noncompliance with W.S. 33
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16
‑
301 through 33
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16
‑
317.

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16
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317.

Prohibited acts; penalty for violations; continuing offenses.

Any person, firm or corporation who shall engage, directly or indirectly, in the business of funeral directing or undertaking or hold himself or itself out as a funeral director or undertaker or attempt to take care of the disposition of dead human bodies without having complied with the provisions of this chapter and without being licensed so to do, as herein provided, or who shall continue in the business of a funeral director or undertaker, after his or its license has been revoked, shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
;
, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00);
and each day that he or it is so engaged in such business shall be deemed a separate offense and every funeral director or undertaker or any person acting for him, who pays or causes to be paid, directly or indirectly, any money or other thing of value as a commission or gratuity for the securing of business as such funeral
director or undertaker and every person who accepts or offers to accept any money or other thing of value as a commission or gratuity from a funeral director or undertaker in order to secure business for him shall be deemed guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or shall be imprisoned in the county jail for not less than thirty (30) days or punished by both such fine and imprisonment.

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16
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409.

Violation declared public nuisance; enforcement; penalties.

Maintenance or operation of a building or structure within the state of Wyoming as a crematorium in violation of the provisions of this act or the rules and regulations of the state board of embalming is a public nuisance and may be abated as provided by law. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days, or both.

33
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17
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105.

Penalty for violation of W.S. 33
‑
17
‑
104.

Any hotel keeper or inn keeper violating the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
and on conviction thereof shall be fined not less than ten dollars ($10.00) or not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).

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19
‑
110.

Violation a misdemeanor.

Any person violating any provision of this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor.

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20
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209.

Penalty.

Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor, whether he or it be the owner of such goods, wares and merchandise sold or carried by him or it or not
.
, and on conviction thereof shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than four hundred dollars ($400.00), or imprisoned in the county jail not less than ten (10) days nor more than ninety (90) days, or both.

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21
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145.

Violations; penalties.

(b)

Violation of any of the provisions of this act constitutes a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction, the person is subject to a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both.

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22
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110.

Misdemeanor.

It shall be unlawful and a
class C
misdemeanor for any person to act or serve in the capacity of a nursing home administrator unless he is the holder of a license as a nursing home administrator, issued in accordance with the provisions of this act.

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23
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115.

Penalty; injunction; civil penalty; jury trial.

(a)

Any person who violates any provision of W.S. 33
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23
‑
101 through 33
‑
23
‑
117 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or imprisoned not more than six (6) months in the county jail, or both.

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24
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142.

Penalty.

Any person who practices pharmacy, as defined in this act, without being properly qualified and licensed as required, or who violates any of the other provisions of this act shall be subject to criminal prosecution, and upon conviction may be
fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), or imprisoned for not more than thirty (30) days, or both

guilty of a class C misdemeanor
. Each separate violation of this act shall constitute a separate offense
.
; provided, that upon a second or subsequent conviction, such person shall be subject to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), and imprisonment of not more than six (6) months.

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24
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155.

Reports required to state health officer.

(b)

Pursuant to department of health rule and regulation, there may be a review of medical records by the state health officer, his designee or their designated health care representative who shall be under the direct supervision of the state health officer or his designee to
confirm diagnosis, investigate causes or identify other cases of disease conditions in a region, community or workplace in the state to determine if proper measures have been taken to protect the public health and safety. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the review of records during a public health emergency or disease outbreak may occur without patient consent, but shall be kept confidential and shall be restricted to information necessary for the control, investigation and prevention of any disease condition dangerous to the public health. Any person who receives medical information under this subsection shall not disclose that information for any other purpose than the investigation and any disease control effort. Any violation of this subsection is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

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25
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114.

Penalties.

Each violation of any provision of this act is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and is punishable by fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

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26
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511.

Penalties.

Any person practicing as a physician assistant or representing that he is a physician assistant without a license or any person employing an unlicensed person to practice as a physician assistant is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one (1) year, or both.
Each violation constitutes a separate offense for which the penalty in this section may be assessed.

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27
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119.

Practice without license.

(b)

Unless exempt under W.S. 33
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27
‑
114, any person who represents himself as a psychologist and who engages in the practice of psychology in violation of this act, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable by a fine of not more that seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.
Each violation shall constitute a separate offense.

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28
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114.

Conducting business without license prohibited; penalties; civil liability.

(a)

Any individual performing real estate activity without first obtaining a license is guilty of a
class B
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed six (6) months.
Upon conviction of a subsequent violation the individual shall be
punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed one (1) year or both
guilty of a class A misdemeanor
.

In all cases, i
f a corporation, partnership or association is convicted it shall be punished by a
class A misdemeanor

fine
.

of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).

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29
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137.

Violations.

(a)

Any person who commits any of the following acts is guilty of a
class C

misdemeanor:

(c)

The county and prosecuting or district attorney of the county in which the
misdemeanor

violation
is committed shall prosecute the case upon proper information of the board, or any other person interested.

33
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30
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214.

Penalty for violation; injunction.

(a)

Any person who violates W.S. 33
‑
30
‑
101 through 33
‑
30
‑
215 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.
Each act of such unlawful practice shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.

33
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30
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221.

Prohibited acts; penalties.

Any person employed or sponsored by a law enforcement agency who euthanizes an animal by injection of euthanizing drugs as defined in this act without being certified according to the provisions of this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more that seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

33
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33
‑
308.

Penalties.

Any person who violates any provision of this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or both.

33
‑
34
‑
109.

Penalties.

(a)

Any person who violates the provisions of this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and upon conviction may be punished by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

33
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36
‑
113.

Violations; penalties; proceedings.

Any person who violates any of the provisions of W.S. 33
‑
36
‑
103 or 33
‑
36
‑
111 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction shall be fined not more than four hundred dollars ($400.00) or imprisoned in the county jail not more than six (6) months, or both.
If the division has reason to believe that any individual is liable to punishment under this section, it may certify the facts to the attorney general of Wyoming who may take appropriate action.

33
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37
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113.

Violations; penalties.

(a)

Any person who applies ionizing radiation or radiopharmaceutical agents to humans without a valid license to do so shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

(b)

Any person licensed pursuant to this act who violates the provisions of this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

33
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38
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110.

Prohibited acts; penalties.

(e)

Persons violating this act are guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable by a fine of not more than seven
hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.
A third or subsequent conviction for violation of this section during a thirty-six (36) month period shall constitute a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than two (2) years, a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), or both. Each violation shall constitute a separate offense.

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39
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129.

Penalties.

(a)

Any person acting or purporting to act as a certified real estate appraiser without first obtaining a permit to practice under this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed six (6) months or both.
Upon conviction of a subsequent violation the person shall be
punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed one (1) year or both

guilty of a class A misdemeanor
. Charges may be initiated by the office of the attorney general with the board as the complainant.

33
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40
‑
117.

Penalties.

Any person who violates any provision of W.S. 33
‑
40
‑
103 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment of not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

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41
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120.

Violations; grounds for discipline.

(a)

Any individual who holds himself out to the public as a professional geologist in this state without being licensed or exempted in accordance with the provisions of this act, or any individual presenting or attempting to use as his own the license or the seal or another, or any person who shall knowingly give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the board or to any member thereof in obtaining a license or certificate, or any individual who shall violate any of the provisions of this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction may be fined not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisoned up to six (6) months, or both.
A conviction in a court of law for any of these
offenses shall be grounds for the revocation of the license or certificate.

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117.

Penalties.

A violation of any provision of this act is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

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118.

Offenses.

(b)

Any violation of this act is a
class C
misdemeanor
and upon conviction shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both fine and imprisonment
for each offense.

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45
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112.

Penalties.

(a)

Any person who violates any provision of W.S. 33
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45
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107 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable by imprisonment of not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.
Each violation shall constitute a separate offense.

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106.

Penalties.

Any person violating any provision of this act is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both.

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144.

Penalty for falsifying statement.

It is a
class C
misdemeanor for a person to willfully falsify or publicly disclose, except as specifically authorized by law, any information on the statement of consideration required by W.S. 34
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1
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142 and 34
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1
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143.
Upon conviction the offender is subject to a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

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103.

Penalty for violation of W.S. 34
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16
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101 and 34
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16
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102.

Every carrier or officer, agent or servant of a carrier, who shall knowingly violate any of the requirements stated in W.S. 34
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16
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101(a)(i) through (v) and 34
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16
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102(a)(i) through (iii), shall be guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not more than one (1) year, or both.

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103.

Neglect or failure of officials to perform duty.

Any member of the department of health, any county health officer, or any officer, superintendent, or principal of any city, town, county or institution named in this act, who shall fail or neglect to perform any of the duties herein required of them, shall be guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in the sum of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or shall be confined in the county jail for a period of not less than six (6) months, nor more than a year, or both.

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105.

Prohibited acts; penalty for violations.

(b)

Upon conviction, shall be
fined not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or shall be both so fined and imprisoned

guilty of a class C misdemeanor
, and in addition to such fine and imprisonment shall be liable for all expense incurred by health authorities in removing any such nuisance, source of filth, or cause of sickness. No conviction under the penalty provisions of this act or of any other public health laws shall relieve any person from an action in damages for injury resulting from violation of public health laws.

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106.

Penalty for violations.

Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this act, or any lawful rule or regulation made by the state department of health pursuant to the authority herein granted, or who shall fail or refuse to obey any lawful order issued by any state, county or municipal health officer pursuant to the authority granted in this act shall be deemed guilty of
class A
misdemeanor
.
, and shall be punished except as otherwise provided therein by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by
imprisonment for not more than one (1) year or by both such fine and imprisonment.

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431.

Penalties.

(b)

Any person who: (i) knowingly transports or accepts for transportation, interment, or other disposition a dead body without an accompanying permit as provided in this act; or (ii) refuses to provide information required by this act; or (iii) willfully neglects or violates any of the provisions of this act or refuses to perform any of the duties imposed upon him by this act; shall be
punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or be imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both

guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

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909.

Penalties for violations.

Except for violations otherwise punishable as a felony under the laws of this state, any person establishing or operating a facility or providing a service without first obtaining a license as required in this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable by a fine of not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.
Each calendar week or portion thereof during which a violation continues is a separate offense.

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101.

Department of health to prescribe rules and regulations; penalty for violation; resisting or interfering with enforcement.

The state department of health shall have the power to prescribe rules and regulations for the management and control of communicable diseases. Any persons violating or refusing to obey such rules and regulations or resisting or interfering with any officer or agent of the state department of health while in the performance of his duties shall be deemed guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by the imposition of such penalty as may be provided by law. Or in the discretion of the court said person may be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) days, or both such fine and imprisonment.

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105.

Escape from quarantine deemed crime; punishment.

Any person or persons confined in any quarantine established in this state under the provisions of this act who shall escape therefrom or attempt to escape therefrom, without having been dismissed upon the certificate or authority of the county health officer may be charged with a crime and shall be quarantined for tuberculosis or other emergent disease or condition that might pose comparable risk for transmission in the absence of strict quarantine, and confined to a site designated by the state health officer and the director of the department of health until such disease is cured or becomes inactive or noninfectious. Upon conviction of a violation of this section, a person may be
punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for not more than one (1) year

guilty of a class A misdemeanor
.

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107.

Report required of physician; record of each case to be kept; duty of individuals to report diseases.

(b)

Pursuant to department of health rules and regulations, there may be a review of medical records by the state health officer, his designee or their designated health care representatives who shall be under the direct supervision of the state health officer or his designee to confirm diagnosis, investigate causes or identify other cases of disease conditions in a region, community or workplace in the state to determine if proper measures have been taken to protect public health and safety. Notwithstanding other provisions of state law, the review of records may occur without patient consent, but shall be kept confidential and shall be restricted to information necessary for the control, investigation and prevention of disease conditions dangerous to the public health. Any person who receives medical information under this subsection shall not disclose that information for any other purpose other than for purposes of the investigation and disease control efforts. Any violation of this subsection is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

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108.

Penalty for failure to report or for false report.

Any practicing, licensed physician or other person required to report who fails to report to the state health officer or his designee any case of disease in the manner provided in W.S. 35
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107, or who willfully makes any false report regarding any case, shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or imprisonment in the county jail not more than six (6) months, or both.

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109.

Spreading contagious disease; prohibited.

Any person who shall knowingly have or use about his premises, or who shall convey or cause to be conveyed into any neighborhood, any clothing, bedding or other substance used by, or in taking care of, any person afflicted with the smallpox or other infectious or contagious disease, or infected thereby, or shall do any other act with intent to, or necessarily tending to the spread of such disease, into any neighborhood or locality, shall be deemed guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
;
, and upon conviction thereof before any court of competent jurisdiction shall be fined in any sum not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or imprisoned in the county jail not exceeding six (6) months, or by both fine and imprisonment;
and the court trying any such offender may also include in any judgment rendered, an order to the effect that the clothing or other property infected be burned or otherwise destroyed, and shall have power to carry such order into effect.

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130.

Declared contagious and dangerous to health; list of reportable diseases established by department of health; violation of W.S. 35
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4
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130 through 35
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4
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134; penalty.

(c)

Any person violating W.S. 35
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4
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130 through 35
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4
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134 or failing or refusing to comply with any order lawfully issued under W.S. 35
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4
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130 through 35
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4
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134 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

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202.

Contamination of streams by sawmills, mining operations, or other manufacturing or industrial works prohibited; penalty; exceptions; special permits.

Any owner or owners of any sawmill, reduction works, smelter, milling, refining or concentration works, or other manufacturing or industrial works, or any agent, servant or employee thereof, or any person or persons whomsoever, who shall throw or deposit in, or in any way permit to pass into any natural stream or lake within the state, wherein are living fish, any sawdust, chemicals, mill-tailing, or other refuse matter of deleterious substance or poisons of any kind or character whatsoever, that will or may tend to the destruction or driving away from such waters any fish, or kill or destroy any fish therein, or that will or may tend to pollute, contaminate, render impure or unfit for domestic, irrigation, stock or other purposes for which appropriated and used, the waters of any such natural streams or lake, or that will or may tend to obstruct, fill in or otherwise interfere with the flow, channel or condition of such streams, lake or waters, shall be deemed guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) or more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or shall be imprisoned in the county jail for not less than thirty (30) days nor more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment
for each offense;
and where any of the foregoing unlawful acts are committed continuously, each of the days upon which committed shall be treated and considered as a separate and distinct offense; provided, that nothing in this section or W.S. 23
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204 shall apply to the slag from smelter furnaces; provided further, that nothing in this section nor in any of the other laws of this state shall prevent the owner or owners of any mill, concentration works, reduction works or tailings pond or basin used in connection therewith, in this state, now or hereafter to be located upon any natural stream, or lake, from operating said mill, concentration works, reduction works or tailings pond or basin used in connection therewith, where the said owner or owners thereof shall build or cause to be built a dam or dams for settling purposes; provided however that before any dam or dams shall be built for any such purposes, the director of the state department of health, the state game and fish
commissioner

and the state engineer, acting as a joint committee and each member casting a vote of his department, shall review such plans and according to their findings shall approve or disapprove such plans for preventing any deleterious substances from entering any waters beyond the project area; provided, that whenever a majority of the landowners on any irrigation stream shall petition the
state game and fish commissioner to allow sawdust to be put in any stream that does not reach a main body of water or living stream he shall have the power to grant such permits.

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504.

Penalty.

Any licensed physician and surgeon, or other person, engaged in attendance upon a pregnant woman during the period of gestation and/or at delivery, or any representative of a laboratory who violates the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
;
, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00);
provided, however, every licensed physician and surgeon or other person engaged in attendance upon a pregnant woman during the period of gestation or at delivery, who requests such specimen in accordance with the provisions of W.S. 35
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4
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502, and whose request is refused, shall not be guilty of a misdemeanor.

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603.

Restriction upon use of bodies; bond required of applicant; prohibited acts.

It shall not be lawful for any person so receiving dead bodies to use the same, except for the prosecution of anatomical science or the training of search and rescue animals, or elsewhere than in this state; and the state department of health in its rules and regulations in regard to the distribution of the same, may require each applicant to furnish a good and sufficient bond that the provisions of this act will be observed. Whosoever shall use said body for any other purpose, or shall remove the same beyond the limits of the state, or whosoever shall traffic, trade or deal with said bodies for a commercial purpose shall be deemed guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
;

and shall be fined, on conviction, not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and be imprisoned in the county jail for a period of not less than thirty (30) days or more than one (1) year;
the fine accruing from said conviction to be paid to the school fund of the county, wherein such offense was committed.

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605.

Burial or cremation after use.

It shall be the duty of all parties, who may secure dead bodies under provisions of this act, to bury the same decently in some public cemetery within a reasonable time after dissection or use, or cremate the same or make such
other disposition as may be prescribed by the state department of health. For any violation of this provision, the party or parties so neglecting shall on conviction,
forfeit or pay a penalty of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00), nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), or be imprisoned in the county jail not less than six (6) months nor more than twelve (12) months or both, at the discretion of the court; such penalties to be sued for by the school officers or anyone interested therein, for the benefit of the school fund of the county in which the offense shall have been committed

be guilty of a class A misdemeanor
.

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216.

Other prohibited acts.

A person who, in order to obtain a financial gain, intentionally falsifies, forges, conceals, defaces or obliterates a document of gift, an amendment or revocation of a document of gift, or a refusal commits a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or both.

35
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118.

Procedure governing abortion performed upon minor.

(f)

Any physician or other person who knowingly performs an abortion on a minor in violation of W.S. 35
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6
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118 is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both.

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113.

Penalties and guaranty.

(a)

Any person who knowingly and intentionally violates W.S. 35
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7
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111 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.
Upon a subsequent conviction under W.S. 35
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7
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111, the person
may be punished by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00), or both

is guilty of a class A misdemeanor
.

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366.

Penalties.

(a)

Any person violating any provision of W.S. 35
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7
‑
350 through 35
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7
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375 or regulation thereunder is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned in the county jail for not more than one (1) year, or both,
for the first offense, and upon conviction for a subsequent offense shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned in the county jail for not more than one (1) year, or both. Any offense committed more than three (3) years after a previous conviction shall be considered a first offense.

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1031.

Unlawful manufacture or delivery; counterfeit substance; unlawful possession.

(a)

Except as authorized by this act, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver, a controlled substance. Any person who violates this subsection with respect to:

(iv)

A substance classified in Schedule V, is guilty of a
crime and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than one (1) year, fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both
class A misdemeanor
.

(b)

Except as authorized by this act, it is unlawful for any person to create, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver, a counterfeit substance. Any person who violates this subsection with respect to:

(iv)

A counterfeit substance classified in Schedule V, is guilty of a
crime and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than one (1) year, fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both
class A misdemeanor
.

(c)

It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess a controlled substance unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of his professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by this act. With the exception of dronabinol as listed in W.S. 35
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7
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1018(h), and notwithstanding any other provision of this act, no practitioner shall dispense or prescribe marihuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or synthetic equivalents of marihuana or tetrahydrocannabinol and no prescription or
practitioner's order for marihuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or synthetic equivalents of marihuana or tetrahydrocannabinol shall be valid. Any person who violates this subsection:

(i)

And has in his possession a controlled substance in the amount set forth in this paragraph is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.

punishable by imprisonment for not more than twelve (12) months, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.
Any person convicted for a third or subsequent offense under this paragraph, including convictions for violations of similar laws in other jurisdictions, shall be imprisoned for a term not more than five (5) years, fined not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or both. For purposes of this paragraph, the amounts of a controlled substance are as follows:

(v)

And has in his possession a controlled substance classified in Schedule V, is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

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1032.

Certain unlawful acts particularly applicable to registrants.

(b)

Any person who violates this section is punishable by a civil fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00); provided, that if the violation is prosecuted by a complaint, information or indictment which alleges that the violation was committed knowingly or intentionally, and the trier of fact specifically finds that the violation was committed knowingly or intentionally such person is
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year or a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), or both such fine and imprisonment

guilty of a class A misdemeanor
.

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1033.

Unlawful acts; distribution; registration; possession; records; counterfeiting; punishment.

(b)

Except for a violation of subparagraph (a)(iii)(B) of this section and except as otherwise provided:

(i)

A person who is convicted upon a plea of guilty or no contest or found guilty of violating paragraph (a)(iii) of this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
,

punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
and the person may be ordered to receive a substance abuse assessment conducted by a substance abuse provider certified by the department of health pursuant to W.S. 9
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2
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2701(c) before sentencing;

(ii)

A person convicted upon a plea of guilty or no contest or found guilty of a second offense of violating paragraph (a)(iii) of this section is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
,

punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both,
and the person shall be ordered to receive a substance abuse assessment conducted by a substance abuse provider certified by the department of health pursuant to W.S. 9
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2
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2701(c) before sentencing;

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7
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1036.

Distribution to person under 18; drug free school zones.

(a)

Any person eighteen (18) years of age or over who violates W.S. 35
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7
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1031(a) by distributing methamphetamine or a controlled substance listed in Schedules I or II which is a narcotic drug to a person under eighteen (18) years of age who is at least three (3) years his junior is punishable by the fine authorized by W.S. 35
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7
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1031(a)(i), by a term of imprisonment of up to twice that authorized by W.S. 35
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7
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1031(a)(i), or both. Any person eighteen (18) years of age or over who violates W.S. 35
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7
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1031(a) by distributing any other controlled substance listed in Schedules I, II, III, to a person under eighteen (18) years of age who is at least three (3) years his junior is punishable by the fine authorized by W.S. 35
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7
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1031(a)(ii), by a term of imprisonment up to twice that authorized by W.S. 35
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7
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1031(a)(ii), or both. Any person eighteen (18) years of age or over who violates W.S. 35
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7
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1031(a) by distributing any controlled substance listed in Schedule IV to a person under eighteen (18) years of age who is at least three (3) years his junior is punishable by the fine authorized by W.S. 35
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7
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1031(a)(iii), by a term of imprisonment up to twice that authorized by W.S. 35
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7
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1031(a)(iii), or both. Any person eighteen (18) years of age or over who violates W.S. 35
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7
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1031(a) by distributing any controlled substance listed in Schedule V
to a person under eighteen (18) years of age who is at least three (3) years his junior is punishable by the fine authorized
by
for violations of

W.S. 35
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7
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1031(a)(iv), by a term of imprisonment up to twice that authorized
by
for violations of
W.S. 35
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7
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1031(a)(iv), or both.

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1039.

Person using or under influence of controlled substance.

Any person who knowingly or intentionally uses or is under the influence of a controlled substance listed in Schedules I, II or III except when administered or prescribed by or under the direction of a licensed practitioner, shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed six (6) months or a fine not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or by both.

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1040.

Planting, cultivating or processing marihuana, peyote or opium poppy.

Any person who knowingly or intentionally plants, cultivates, harvests, dries, or processes any marihuana, peyote, or opium poppy except as otherwise provided by law shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months in the county jail or by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

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1041.

Distribution of liquid, substance or material in lieu of controlled substance.

Any person who in any manner offers to unlawfully sell, furnish, transport, administer, or give any controlled substance to any person, or offers, arranges, or negotiates to have any controlled substance unlawfully sold, delivered, transported, furnished, administered, or given to any person and then sells, delivers, furnishes, transports, administers, or gives, or offers, arranges, or negotiates to have sold, delivered, transported, furnished, administered or given to any person any other liquid, substance, or material in lieu of any controlled substance shall be
punished by imprisonment for not more than (1) year, or fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by both such fine and imprisonment
guilty of a class A misdemeanor
.

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1056.

Delivery of, or possession with intent to deliver, drug paraphernalia.

It is unlawful for any person to deliver, or possess with intent to deliver, drug paraphernalia. Any person who violates this section is guilty
of a

crime and, upon conviction, may be imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both

class C misdemeanor
.

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1059.

Unlawful clandestine laboratory operations; methamphetamine precursors; presumptively illegal amount; methamphetamine precursor sales limitations; registration requirements; reports; penalties.

(k)

A person who intentionally or knowingly violates subsection (g), (h) or (j) of this section is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
,

punishable by a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first offense, five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a second offense within two (2) years and one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and up to six (6) months imprisonment, or both, for

except that

a third offense within three (3) years

is a class C misdemeanor
.

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1501.

Federal requirements; placement of labels; penalty.

(f)

The violation of any provision of this section is a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable as provided by W.S. 6
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10
‑
104.

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1502.

Federal requirements; affixing labels; penalty.

(f)

The violation of any provision of this section is a
class C

misdemeanor
.

punishable as provided by W.S. 6
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10
‑
104.

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105.

Prohibited acts; penalty for violation.

Any person, firm, or the managing officer or officers of any corporation or municipality that sells, contracts for sale, or in any other manner disposes of any lot, block or parcel of land for interment or burial of deceased persons therein, either for money or other thing of value, without having complied with all of the provisions of this act, and any person, firm, or the managing officer or officers of
any corporation or municipality that uses any of the proceeds, income, revenue or profits from the sale of any lot, block or parcel of land for the interment or burial of deceased persons therein, for his private gain or benefit, excepting only those operating reserve or endowment fund cemeteries as provided in this act, shall be deemed guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and upon conviction thereof such person or firm or the managing officer or officers of such corporation or municipality shall be fined any sum not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00), or be imprisoned in the county jail for not to exceed three (3) months, or both.

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407.

Penalty.

Any person, officer, manager or agent of any firm, partnership, association, company or corporation who violates any provisions of this act
shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisoned not more than six (6) months, or both

is guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

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108.

Plan review; procedure; fees.

(m)

Orders issued by the state fire marshal pursuant to this section shall be served upon the owner in the manner provided for service of process by the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure. The order shall require that the person served immediately cease certain activities until he has complied with the applicable statutory requirements. The order shall be in full force and effect from the time of service until the person complies with the statutory requirement as described in the order, or the order is revoked by the council. If the person fails to cease certain activities as required within forty-eight (48) hours of service, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable as provided in W.S. 35
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9
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130
.

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116.

Removal of combustible material; remedy of flammable conditions.

If the state fire marshal, county fire warden or the chief of a fire department or district finds combustible materials or flammable conditions or fire hazards in a building or on premises subject to an inspection and the materials or conditions are dangerous to the safety of the buildings, premises or public, the officer shall order the
materials to be removed or conditions remedied. The order shall be in writing and shall be served upon the owner, lessee, agent or occupant. A person who is served and fails to comply within twenty-four (24) hours after service, unless the order prescribes a longer time, is guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable as provided in W.S. 35
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130
. The material may be removed or the condition corrected at the expense of any person served. The state fire marshal, county fire warden or the chief of a fire department or district may maintain actions for the recovery of the expenses. In the event of a hazard of immediate life threatening severity, the state fire marshal, county fire warden or the chief of a fire department or district may order evacuation of a building or area and may implement emergency measures to protect life and property and to remove the hazard.

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130.

Penalties; civil penalties; other remedies.

(a)

A person who violates W.S. 35
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101 through 35
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130 commits a misdemeanor punishable as follows:

(i)

An individual, including an officer or agent of a corporation or association who participates in or is an accessory to the violation
may
shall

be
punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, revocation of his license, or fine, imprisonment and revocation

guilty of a class C misdemeanor and subject to revocation of his
license
;

and

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304.

Illegal entry or use.

Any entry into or use of any area in violation of this act shall be a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisonment in the county jail for not to exceed thirty (30) days or both the fine and imprisonment.

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506.

Penalty.

Every person, firm or corporation, or his or its agents, officers, directors or trustees, owning or having the management or control of any such buildings or structures herein mentioned or described, who shall fail, neglect or refuse to comply with the provisions of this act not later than October first, nineteen hundred seventeen, shall be
deemed guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and on conviction thereof shall be punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than three (3), nor more than six (6) months, or by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Each month or fraction thereof in which any building designated in this act shall remain in violation thereof shall constitute a separate offense.

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102.

Penalty for violation of W.S. 35
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101.

Any person violating the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) or shall be imprisoned in the county jail not to exceed six (6) months, or shall be punishable by both such fine and imprisonment.

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104.

Failure of owner to remove or bury dead animal.

It shall be the duty of the owner, or person having charge of an animal which may die in this state, to remove the carcass to a distance of not less than half a mile from the nearest human habitation, or to bury it with not less than two (2) feet of soil over it; and every person failing to so remove or bury such carcass, for more than forty-eight (48) hours, shall upon conviction, be
fined in a sum not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00)
guilty of a class D misdemeanor
. And should such animal be the property or in charge of some person passing through this state, then any peace officer may (without warrant) detain the owner or person in charge of such animal, or of the flock or herd from which it died, as soon as such owner or person shall have shown an intention not to so bury or remove said carcass, by removing from it, or removing such flock or herd from it a distance of half a mile or more, a reasonable time, not to exceed two (2) days, until a warrant can issue upon an information duly sworn to. And the brand upon such animal may be given in proof of the ownership of the same.

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207.

Penalties.

Any person violating any provision of W.S. 35
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201 through 35
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208 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or by imprisonment not exceeding sixty (60) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

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303.

Penalty for violation of W.S. 35
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301; violation of W.S. 35
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10
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302 declared nuisance.

Anyone violating the provisions of W.S. 35
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10
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301 shall be
,

on conviction, fined in any sum not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00)
for each and every offense,

and may be imprisoned not exceeding thirty (30) days, or both fined and imprisoned, in the discretion of the court having jurisdiction

guilty of a class C misdemeanor
. Any violation of the provisions of W.S. 35
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302 shall be a public nuisance, and shall be abated at the suit of any person, in any court of competent jurisdiction.

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401.

Obstructing or injuring highways, streets, bridges or navigable streams generally; offensive manufactures or businesses; pollution of waters.

(a)

If any person, company or corporation shall obstruct or injure or cause or procure to be obstructed or injured, any public road or highway, or common street or alley of any town or village, or any public bridge or causeway, or public river or stream, declared navigable by law, or shall continue such obstruction, so as to render the same inconvenient or dangerous to pass, or shall erect or establish any offensive trade, or manufacture or business, or continue the same after it has been erected or established, or shall in anywise pollute or obstruct any watercourse, lake, pond, marsh or common sewer, or continue such obstruction or pollution, so as to render the same unwholesome or offensive to the county, city, town or neighborhood thereabouts; every person, company or corporation so offending, shall upon conviction thereof, be
fined not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00)
guilty of a class D misdemeanor
; and every such nuisance may, by order of the district court before whom the conviction may take place, be removed and abated by the sheriff of the proper county.

(b)

Whoever, in any manner, wrongfully obstructs any public highway, or injures any bridge, culvert, or
embankment, or injures any material used in the construction of any such road, shall be
fined in any sum not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), to which may be added imprisonment in the county jail not more than three (3) months
guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

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402.

Entering mines, metallurgical works or sawmills while intoxicated; taking intoxicants into related structures.

Whoever shall, while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, enter any mine, smelter, metallurgical works, machine shops or sawmills, or any of the buildings connected with the operation of the same in Wyoming where miners or workmen are employed or whoever shall carry or haul any intoxicating liquor into the same or any logging or grading camp shall be deemed guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) to which may be added imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding one (1) year.

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403.

Boats for hire required to have life preservers.

Any person who shall keep for hire boats, not equipped with life preservers for the protection of every occupant, shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).

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405.

Life jackets for occupants of boats and rafts; penalty.

Any person violating the provisions of the act shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).

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407.

Abandoned iceboxes or refrigerators.

Whoever abandons or stores any refrigeration unit or icebox in such a place as to be easily accessible to children without first having made adequate provision to prevent entry into such refrigeration unit or icebox or without having removed all latches, catches, locking devices or the door thereof, so that escape from the interior may be had,
shall be deemed guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
; and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum of not less than fifteen dollars ($15.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), or be imprisoned for not more than ninety (90) days or both.

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409.

Sale of metal beverage containers which are severable upon opening prohibited; penalty; definitions.

(b)

Any person violating this section is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).

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404.

Drill holes to be capped, sealed or plugged.

(k)

Except as follows, any person who fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of this section is guilty of a
class B
misdemeanor
.

and on conviction is subject to imprisonment in a county jail for not more than ninety (90) days or a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or both.
Any person who drills in conjunction with coal mining or coal exploration operations in violation of this section or regulations promulgated pursuant hereto is subject to the provisions of W.S. 35
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901.

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509.

Lead acid batteries; land disposal prohibited.

(d)

Each violation of this section is a
class D
misdemeanor
.
subject to a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).

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513.

Penalties.

Violations of W.S. 35
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510 and 35
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512 are
class D
misdemeanors
.
subject to a penalty of up to seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

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1507.

Injunction proceedings; penalties.

(b)

In addition to being subject to injunctive relief any person convicted of violating any provision of this article
may be imprisoned for up to one (1) year, fined up
to five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or both

is guilty of a class A misdemeanor
.

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118.

Penalties for violations; civil action by attorney general.

(c)

Whoever knowingly and willfully violates subsection (a) of this section shall be
fined not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for each violation or imprisoned for not more than one (1) year, or both
guilty of a class A misdemeanor
. Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense.

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203.

Interfering with rights; penalty.

Any person denying or interfering with admittance to or enjoyment of the public facilities enumerated in W.S. 35
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201 or otherwise interfering with the rights of the blind, partially blind, deaf, hearing impaired person or other person with a disability is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
and may be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

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204.

Additional provisions on use of service dogs; penalty.

(b)

Any person violating this section is
subject to a fine not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00)

guilty of a class D misdemeanor
.

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206.

Injuring or killing a service dog prohibited; penalties.

(a)

Any person who knowingly, willfully and without lawful cause or justification inflicts, or permits or directs any animal under his control or ownership to inflict, serious bodily harm, permanent disability or death upon any service dog as defined in W.S. 35
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205(a)(i) is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

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112.

Penalty.

Any person who willfully and knowingly violates any provision or condition of this act or any condition upon which he is granted a license shall, upon conviction, be
fined not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) or imprisoned in the penitentiary not more than one (1) year or both

guilty of a class A misdemeanor
. Each day that a violation shall continue following demand from the department to cease and desist shall constitute a separate offense.

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109.

Penalties.

(a)

Any person who knowingly or willfully violates any provision of this act
may
shall
be
fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)

guilty of a class D misdemeanor
, and each violation shall be considered a separate offense.

(b)

Any person who knowingly and willfully violates this act in a manner which threatens the health or safety of any purchaser shall be guilty
of
an aggravated offense and may additionally be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned not more than one (1) year, or both,
a class A misdemeanor

and each violation is a separate offense.

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111.

Duty to report.

(b)

Any person or agency who knows or has sufficient knowledge which a prudent and cautious man in similar circumstances would have to believe that a vulnerable adult is being or has been abused, neglected, exploited, intimidated or abandoned, or is committing self neglect, and knowingly fails to report in accordance with this act is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

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112.

Confidentiality of records; penalties; access to information.

(a)

All records concerning reports and investigations of vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, exploitation, intimidation, abandonment or self neglect are confidential except as provided by W.S. 35
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116. Any person who intentionally violates this subsection is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

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113.

False report; penalty.

A person commits a
class A
misdemeanor
,

punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both,
if he reports information pursuant to this act and knows or has reason to know the information is false or lacks factual foundation.

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105.

Penalties.

Any person who knowingly and intentionally violates any provision of this act or regulation adopted pursuant to this act is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

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112.

Cutting of timber by lessee of state lands prohibited; general penalty for violations; damages.

(b)

Removal of forest products from state lands is permitted only under a valid contract or small sale permit. Any person who knowingly or with reckless disregard removes forest products from state lands without proper authorization is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both.
In addition to these penalties, a person removing forest products from state lands without proper authorization is liable for damages up to the amount of three (3) times the bid value of the most recent auction of similar species and product, or the appraised value whichever is greater, plus actual restoration and administrative costs.

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114.

Protection of prehistoric ruins; permits to excavate, regulations and violations.

Before any excavation on any prehistoric ruins, pictographs, hieroglyphics, or any other ancient markings, or writing or archaeological and paleontological deposits in the state of Wyoming on any state or federal lands, shall be undertaken, a permit shall first be obtained from the state board of land commissioners. The state board of land commissioners is hereby authorized to promulgate and enforce such regulations as it may deem needful to protect
from vandalism or injury the prehistoric ruins, relics, archaeological and paleontological deposits of the state, as well as all natural bridges and natural scenic features and formations. Any violation of such regulations shall be a
class C
misdemeanor.

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116.

Protection of prehistoric ruins; penalty.

(a)

Except as provided by subsection (d) of this section, any person violating any of the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
and shall be fined not less than
twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) or more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), or imprisoned in the county jail not more than six (6) months, or by both fine and imprisonment,
and shall forfeit to the state all articles and materials discovered by or through his efforts.

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119.

Posting notice of restrictions to public lands; restrictions; penalties.

(c)

The governing body or its authorized representative having jurisdiction over the public land shall issue a written demand to any person who unlawfully posts a notice in violation of subsection (a) of this section directing that the notice be removed within three (3) days following receipt of the notice. The demand shall be delivered in person by a peace officer or mailed by both first class mail and certified mail return receipt requested to the person's last known mailing address. Any person who knowingly posts an illegal notice or who fails to remove an illegal notice within three (3) days after receiving the demand from the governing body is guilty of a misdemeanor. If the person cannot be personally served because he deliberately made himself unavailable for service, or refused to accept delivery of the demand by certified mail, then he shall be guilty of a
class D

misdemeanor if he fails to remove the illegal notice within five (5) days after the demand was mailed to him by the governing body.
Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under this section shall be punished by a fine up to six hundred dollars ($600.00)

The person shall be subject to the class D misdemeanor fine

for each day the person fails to remove the illegal notice. For a second or subsequent offense, the
penalty shall be a fine of not more than six hundred dollars ($600.00) per day, and up to six (6) months
in jail, or both

person shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

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107.

Rules and regulations; general penalty for violations; enforcement.

(b)

Any person who knowingly violates any provision of this subsection is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both.
The acts prohibited under this subsection are:

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115.

Rules and regulations; general penalty for violations.

(d)

Any person violating this act or any rule and regulation promulgated by the department under subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both.

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121.

Permits to use state parks, recreation areas and historic sites.

(j)

Any person using state parks, recreation areas and historic sites and failing to obtain a permit required by this section and any person otherwise violating this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both.

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105.

Penalty for violating W.S. 36
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8
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103 through 36
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105.

Any person violating the provisions of this law shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

and upon the conviction thereof shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).
Each and every county and state law enforcement officer, game wardens, deputy game wardens of the Wyoming game and fish commission and the director of the department of state parks and cultural resources shall enforce the provisions of this act.

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309.

Rules and regulations; adoption, penalty for violation and cancellation of leases.

The department of state parks and cultural resources has full power, control and supervision over the Big Horn Hot Springs State Park, located in Hot Springs county, and all property thereon. The department may adopt rules and regulations for the government of the state park for the conservation of peace and good order within the park, and for the preservation of the property of the state therein, and of the property and people situated and residing or being therein, and to promote the well being of the people, and to declare what constitutes a nuisance within the state park. Any person who violates any rule or regulation adopted and published by the department is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and shall be fined not less than five dollars ($5.00) and not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months or both.
Any offender convicted under this act may be permitted, in lieu of cash payment of a fine thus imposed, to work out the fine within the state park, at the rate of five dollars ($5.00) an hour until the amount of the fine is satisfied. Any circuit judge in the fifth judicial district has jurisdiction of all offenses under this article. A defendant convicted under this article has a right to appeal to the district court as provided for appeals from convictions in circuit courts and municipal courts. If any lessee of the state or of the department shall refuse to comply with the order, direction, rule or regulation of the department, or to obey any law of the state defining and punishing nuisances the department may immediately cancel the lease.

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315.

Penalty for public health violations.

Any person who maintains a filthy, unwholesome or offensive house, hotel, bathhouse, sanitarium, dwelling, stable, privy or privy vault, drainpipe or sewer, which is a menace to the public health, or who fails to comply with any order, rule, direction or regulation of the department of state parks and cultural resources, the state department of agriculture or the state department of health is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not exceeding seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or imprisoned in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, or both.

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316.

Liability and penalty for livestock roaming at will.

It shall be unlawful for any person, owner or custodian of any livestock to permit the same to roam at will over, upon or across any portion of the lands owned by the state in Hot Springs county and known as the Hot Springs State Reserve. Any owner, drover or other person or persons in charge of loose animals or livestock of any description who shall drive or trail the same upon, across or through any portion of said reserve, shall be liable for any and all damage resulting therefrom. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).
In addition to the foregoing penalty the owner of any such loose animals or livestock shall be liable for any damage caused on said reserve by any such animals or livestock, and the superintendent of said reserve is hereby authorized to seize and restrain at some suitable place any such animals or livestock, and the state shall have a lien thereon for the amount of any fine imposed against the owner and for all damages and costs, including the care of such loose animals or livestock, to be collected in a civil action to be brought in the name of the state in any court of competent jurisdiction. The judgment awarding foreclosure of any such lien shall direct the sale of said loose animals or livestock in the manner now provided by law for the sale of personal property upon execution.

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109.

Confidential information.

All information obtained by the authority in connection with any hearing or investigation under this act which contains or which might reveal proprietary data shall be considered as confidential for the purpose of this act. The authority shall not disclose confidential information to any person, governmental entity or agency without prior written consent from the owner of the confidential information. Any board or staff member who discloses or causes to be disclosed any confidential information is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or both.

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406.

Sale of tickets; penalty for violating W.S. 37
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9
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405.

Any person or persons violating the provisions of the preceding section shall be deemed guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
, and shall be liable to be punished by a fine of not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) and by imprisonment not exceeding one (1) year, or either or both,
in the discretion of the court in which such person or persons shall be convicted.

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505.

Two
-
way radios required; penalty.

(c)

Violation of this section is a
class D
misdemeanor
.

punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).
Each train operating without the required radios is a separate violation.

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802.

Penalty; exceptions.

Any owner or operator of a railroad running through or within this state as a common carrier of persons or property or both, for compensation, who either operates for its employees, or who furnishes to its employees for their transportation to or from the place or places where they are required to labor, a rail track motor car that has not been fully equipped as required by W.S. 37
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9
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801, shall be deemed guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
and fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00)
for each offense,
and each day or part of a day it operates or furnishes each of the rail track motor cars not so equipped as provided in W.S. 37
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9
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801, to its employees for operation to or from the place or places where they are required to work shall constitute a separate offense, provided that any common carrier that has not been able to equip its rail track motor cars as required by the provisions of W.S. 37
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9
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801, on or before the effective date can, by applying to the department of transportation, which is authorized to, and upon good cause shown, grant by order, additional time to any owner or operator of a common carrier by railroad, in which to equip the cars, not to exceed one (1) year from the effective date of this act. When an order has been granted by the department to the carrier, the provisions of W.S. 37
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9
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801 and 37
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802 penalizing rail carriers who do not equip their cars shall not be applicable to those carriers securing an order for additional time in which to equip their cars during the period granted to them only by order of the department.

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105.

Unlawful riding on railroad trains; penalty.

Every person violating the provisions of
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W.S.
37
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104
shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not less than five dollars ($5.00), nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not less than ten (10) days, nor more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

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111.

Gas; interference with pipes.

Any person who connects any pipe or other conduit, device or contrivance with any gas main or lateral supply pipe, supplying or intended to supply gas to any house, store or other building, without the knowledge and consent of any person or corporation owning said gas main or lateral supply pipe, in such manner that any portion of such gas may be transmitted or supplied to any lamp burner, heating apparatus, engine or other instrument or thing by or at which gas is consumed or used, shall be deemed guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and punished as provided in section 4 hereof.

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112.

Gas; piping gas around meter.

Any person who connects or changes any pipe or other conduit, device or contrivance with any gas main or lateral supply pipe, supplying or intended to supply gas to any house, store or other building, without the knowledge and consent of any person or corporation owning said gas main, or lateral supply pipe, in such manner that any portion of such gas may be transmitted or supplied to any lamp burner, heating apparatus, engine or other instrument or thing by or at which gas is consumed or used, around or without passing through the meter provided for measuring or registering the amount or quantity of gas passing through it, shall be deemed guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and punished as provided in section 4 hereof.

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113.

Gas; alteration or destruction of meter.

Any person who willfully injures, alters, or by any instrument, device or contrivance in any manner interferes with or destroys the action or operation of any meter for measuring gas, or of the amount or quantity of gas passing
through it without the knowledge or consent of the person or corporation owning the same shall be deemed guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and punished as provided in section 4 hereof.

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115.

Electricity; interference with wires.

Any person who connects or changes any wire, cord, socket, motor or other instrument, device or contrivance, with any wire transmitting or supplying, or intended to transmit or supply electricity to any house, store or other building, without the knowledge and consent of the person or corporation owning said wire, in such manner that any portion of such electricity may be transmitted or supplied to any globe, lamp, heating apparatus or other instrument by or at which electricity is consumed, shall be deemed guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and punished as provided in section 4 hereof.

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116.

Electricity; wiring around electric meter.

Any person who connects or changes any wire, cord, socket, motor or other instrument, device, or contrivance with any wire, transmitting or supplying or intended to transmit or supply electricity to any house, store, or other building, without the knowledge and consent of the person or corporation owning said wire, in such manner as to transmit or supply any such electricity to any globe, lamp, heating apparatus or other instrument by or at which electricity is consumed, around or without passing through the meter provided for measuring or registering the amount or quantity of electricity passing through it, shall be deemed guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and punished as provided in section 4 hereof.

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117.

Electricity; alteration or destruction of electric meter.

Any person who willfully injures, alters or by any instrument, device or contrivance in any manner interferes with or obstructs the action or operation of any meter for measuring electricity or the amount or quantity of electricity passing through it without the knowledge and consent of the person or corporation owning said meter, shall be deemed guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and punished as provided in section 4 hereof.

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120.

Interference with or injury to electric utility poles or wires; affixing posters to telegraph, telephone and electric utility poles prohibited; penalties.

(c)

Any person convicted of a malicious trespass as defined in this section shall be
fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), to which may be added imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6) months
guilty of a class C misdemeanor
.

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12
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124.

Sale of equipment designed to conceal source or avoid charges for telecommunication service; prohibited.

(a)

Any individual, corporation or other person who under circumstances evincing an intent to defraud, makes, possesses, sells, gives, or otherwise transfers to another, or who offers or advertises for sale, any instrument, apparatus, equipment or device, or any plans or instructions for making or assembling the same, and which is designed or adapted, or which can be used:

(ii)

To conceal, or to assist another to conceal, from any supplier of telecommunication service or from any lawful authority, the existence or place of origin or of destination of any telecommunication, shall be guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

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127.

Failure to yield telephone for reporting emergencies; misdemeanor; exception.

Any person who willfully refuses to yield or surrender the use of a party line or a public pay telephone to another person for the purpose of permitting such other person to report a fire or summon police, medical or other aid in case of emergency, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor. This section shall not apply to persons using a party line for such an emergency call.

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12
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128.

Failure to yield telephone for reporting emergencies; pretext that emergency exists.

Any person who asks for or requests the use of a party line or a public pay telephone on the pretext that an emergency
exists, knowing that no emergency in fact exists, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor.

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201.

Failure to obey orders of commission, provisions of statutes.

Every public utility and all officers, agents and employees of any public utility, and every person shall obey, observe and comply with every lawful order made by the commission under authority of this act so long as the same shall be and remain in force. Any public utility, or any officer, agent or employee thereof, or any person who shall violate any provision of this act, or shall fail, omit or neglect to obey, observe or comply with any lawful order or any direction or any requirement of the commission shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
and shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00), or more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)
for each and every offense;
every violation of any such order or requirement of this act shall be a separate and distinct offense and in case of a continuing violation, every day's continuance thereof shall be and be deemed to be a separate and distinct offense.

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202.

Public utility personnel violating or aiding or abetting in violations.

(a)

Every officer, agent or employee of any public utility, who shall violate, or who shall procure, aid or abet any violation by any public utility of any provision of this act, or who shall fail to obey, observe and comply with any lawful order of the commission, or any provision of any lawful order of the commission, or who shall procure, aid, or abet any public utility in its failure to obey, observe and comply with any such order or provision, shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
, and on conviction thereof shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or more than five hundred dollars ($500.00)

for each offense.

(b)

Every officer, agent or employee of any public utility who violates or fails to comply with, or procures, aids or abets any violation by any public utility of any provision of this act, or who fails to obey, observe or comply with any order, decision, rule, direction, demand or requirement, or any part or provision thereof, of the commission, or who procures, aids or abets any public
utility in its failure to obey, observe and comply with any such order, decision, rule, direction, demand or requirement, or any part or provision thereof, in a case in which a penalty has not hereinbefore been provided for, such officer, agent or employee is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
, and upon conviction thereof is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one (1) year, or both such fine and imprisonment.

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203.

Giving or receiving preferences.

Any natural person who knowingly authorizes, gives or affords any benefit, preference or advantage, or who knowingly receives or participates directly or indirectly in any benefit, preference or advantage from such offense, shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
, and on conviction shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00), or more than five hundred dollars ($500.00)

for each offense.

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204.

Refusal to file report or answer questions.

Any public utility which refuses to make and file any report called for by the commission within the time specified, or within the time extended, as the case may be, or willfully refuses to answer to any question propounded by the commissioner shall be guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor

and on conviction thereof shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)
for each offense.

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207.

Divulging information; exception.

Any regular or special employee of the commission who divulges any facts or information coming to his knowledge respecting an inspection, examination or investigation of any account, record, memoranda, book or paper or of the property and facilities of a public utility, except insofar as he may be authorized by the commission or by a court of competent jurisdiction, or the judge thereof, is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).

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104.

Execution of bonds; penalty.

Any person, association or corporation which shall exact or require of any person, or make it a condition of employment, or the retention of employment, that he make or execute any bond or undertaking with any such corporation, having so failed to comply with the laws of the state of Wyoming, entitling it to transact business therein, as surety thereof, shall be deemed guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00), and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

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102.

Administration; confidentiality.

(q)

Confidentiality. The following shall apply:

(v)

Any person who negligently violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
Any person who intentionally violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), but not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) and imprisoned for not more than one (1) year.

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108.

Enforcement.

(c)

Offenses and penalties. The following shall apply:

(i)

Offenses. The following shall apply:

(B)

Any county treasurer, or person acting in his behalf, failing to comply with any provision of paragraph (e)(ii) of this section is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
;
and upon conviction thereof may be fined not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00);

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102.

Administration; confidentiality.

(k)

Any person who negligently violates subsections (e) through (j) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). Any person who intentionally violates subsections (e) through (j) of this section is
guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), but not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) and imprisoned for not more than one (1) year.

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202.

Administration; confidentiality.

(b)

Confidentiality. The following shall apply:

(vi)

Any person who negligently violates this subsection is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
Any person who intentionally violates this subsection is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), but not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) and imprisoned for not more than one (1) year.

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302.

Administration; confidentiality.

(k)

Any person who negligently violates subsections (e) through (j) of this section is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
Any person who intentionally violates subsections (e) through (j) of this section is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), but not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) and imprisoned for not more than one (1) year.

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402.

Administration; confidentiality.

(j)

Any person who negligently violates subsections (d) through (h) of this section is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
Any person who intentionally violates this section is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), but not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) and imprisoned for not more than one (1) year.

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502.

Administration; confidentiality.

(j)

Any person who negligently violates subsections (d) through (h) of this section is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
Any person who intentionally violates subsections (d) through (h) of this section is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), but not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) and imprisoned for not more than one (1) year.

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602.

Administration; confidentiality.

(j)

Any person who negligently violates subsections (d) through (h) of this section is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
Any person who intentionally violates subsections (d) through (h) of this section is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), but not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) and imprisoned for not more than one (1) year.

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702.

Administration; confidentiality.

(k)

Any person who negligently violates subsections (e) through (j) of this section is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
Any person who intentionally violates subsections (e) through (j) of this section is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), but not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) and imprisoned for not more than one (1) year.

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108.

Enforcement.

(c)

Penalties. The following shall apply:

(iv)

Any vendor who under the pretense of collecting the taxes imposed by this article collects and retains an excessive amount or who intentionally fails to remit to the department the full amount of taxes when due is guilty of:

(A)

A
class C
misdemeanor
if the amount of taxes collected is five hundred dollars ($500.00) or less
;
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, or both;
or

(v)

Any person who violates W.S. 39
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15
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102(e) is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor. Each violation is a separate offense;

(vii)

Any person who violates any provision of this article for which there are no specific penalties is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor. Each violation is a separate offense;

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108.

Enforcement.

(c)

Penalties. The following shall apply:

(viii)

Any person who violates W.S. 39
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16
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107(b)(i) or (vi) is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor;

(ix)

Any person who violates W.S. 39
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16
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102(c) is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor;

(x)

Any person who fails to file any return required by this article, refuses to provide any information requested by the department or violates any other provision of this article for which there is no specific penalty is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor;

(xi)

Any person who violates W.S. 39
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16
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106(a) is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor;

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17
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102.

Administration; confidentiality.

(c)

Any person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisoned for not more than one (1) year, or both.

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108.

Enforcement.

(c)

Penalties. The following shall apply:

(i)

Any person who conducts the business of a supplier, refiner, distributor, terminal operator, importer, exporter or dealer without holding a valid license as specified in W.S. 39
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17
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106 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable as provided in paragraph (vii) of this subsection.
Each day in violation of the provisions of this section constitutes a separate offense;

(iii)

Any person who fails to furnish any report or remit any license tax to the department as required by this article is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

for e
ach offense
.

is punishable as provided in paragraph (vii) of this subsection.
In addition, the department may suspend or revoke any license held by the offender and may require the offender, as a condition of any future licensing under this article, to provide a surety bond, cash bond or certificate of deposit as provided by W.S. 39
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17
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106(e);

(vi)

Any person who does not display the price per gallon including all applicable taxes at which gasoline is to be sold as provided by W.S. 39
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17
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103(c)(i) and (ii) is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
;
punishable as provided in paragraph (vii) of this subsection;
(vii)

Any person violating any provision of this article, or who procures, aids or abets any person in a violation or noncompliance is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
;
and upon conviction shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisoned for not more than six (6) months or both;

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202.

Administration; confidentiality.

(c)

Any person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisoned for not more than one (1) year, or both.

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208.

Enforcement.

(c)

Penalties. The following shall apply:

(i)

Any person who conducts the business of a supplier, refiner, terminal operator, distributor, exporter or importer without holding a valid license as specified in W.S. 39
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17
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206 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable as provided in paragraph (vii) of this subsection.
Each day in violation of the provisions of this section constitutes a separate offense;

(iii)

Any person who fails to furnish any report or remit any license tax to the department as required by this article is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

for
e
ach offense
.

is punishable as provided in paragraph (vii) of this subsection.
In addition, the department may suspend or revoke any license held by the offender and may require the offender, as a condition of any future licensing under this article, to provide a surety bond, cash bond or certificate of deposit as provided in W.S. 39
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17
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206(k);

(v)

Any person who makes a false statement in a report required by this article is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable as provided in paragraph (vii) of this subsection.
In addition, the person shall forfeit all rights to a refund to the extent that the false statement resulted in a refund larger than that to which the person was lawfully entitled;

(vii)

Any person violating any provision of this article, or who procures, aids or abets any person in a violation or noncompliance is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
;
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both;

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108.

Enforcement.

(c)

Penalties. The following shall apply:

(ii)

The following acts are
class C
misdemeanors
:
punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6) months or both:

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102.

Administration; confidentiality; fees; compensation; disposition of tax; disclosure; penalty.

(e)

Any person who violates subsection (d) of this section is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisoned for not more than one (1) year, or both.

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122.

Penalties for violations; other criminal remedies unimpaired.

Any person who willfully violates any provision of this act, or who willfully violates any rule or order under this act, shall
upon conviction be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned in a county jail for not more than one (1) year, or be punished by both such fine and imprisonment

be guilty of a class A misdemeanor
, but no person may be imprisoned for the violation of any rule or order if he proves that he had no knowledge of the rule or order. Nothing in this act limits the power of the state to punish any person for any conduct which constitutes a crime under any other statute.

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104.

Penalty for violation of provisions.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be
fined in any sum not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one (1) year, or both such fine and imprisonment

guilty of a class A misdemeanor
.

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122.

Requiring construction of particular building to maintain agency or dealership.

Any manufacturer, or any jobber or distributor for any manufactured product, or any salesman, agent or representative of any such manufacturer, jobber or distributor who requires, or attempts to require, of any dealer or agent residing in the state of Wyoming, who sells or services the products of such manufacturer, jobber or distributor, that such Wyoming agent or dealer construct or build any particular type or standard of building in order to maintain his agency or dealership to sell such manufactured product, shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or sentenced to imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, or shall be subject to both such fine and imprisonment.

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123.

Requiring purchase of accessories to maintain agency or dealership.

Any manufacturer, or any jobber or distributing agent for any manufactured product, or any salesman, agent or representative of any such manufacturer, jobber or distributor, who requires, or attempts to require, of any Wyoming agent or dealer selling or servicing the products of such manufacturer, jobber or distributor, that such Wyoming dealer or agent purchase accessories or products of such manufacturer, jobber or distributor in order to obtain other products of such manufacturer, jobber or distributor shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or sentenced to imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, or shall be subject to both such fine and imprisonment.

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104.

Penalty for violations.

Any person violating any of the provisions of this act is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

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133.

Criminal penalties.

Any person who commits any of the acts enumerated in W.S. 40
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10
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132 is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
, and upon a first conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for not more than three (3) months, or both
. Upon a subsequent conviction within any five (5) year period, he shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or by imprisonment for up to six (6) months, or both.

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12
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206.

Penalties.

(a)

Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, any individual who violates this article is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor

punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both,
for each violation.

(b)

Whoever intentionally violates this article is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.

punishable by a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both.
A
person intentionally violates this article if the violation occurs after the attorney general or a district attorney has notified the person by certified mail that the person is in violation of this article.

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113.

Penalty for violations.

A person or music licensing agency who violates this act is guilty of a
high

class A
misdemeanor

and upon conviction is punishable
for each violation
.
by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment in the state prison for a period of one (1) year, or both.

40
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13
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205.

Penalty.

(b)

Any person who violates the provisions of W.S. 40
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13
‑
204 is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.

and shall be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than one (1) year or fined not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), or both.
Each violation is a separate offense.

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540.

Willful violations.

(a)

A supervised lender who willfully makes charges in excess of those permitted by the provisions of the article on loans (article 3) applying to supervised loans (part 5) is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction may be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or to imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or both.

(b)

A person, other than a supervised financial organization, who willfully engages in the business of making supervised loans without a license in violation of the provisions of this act applying to authority to make supervised loans (W.S. 40
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14
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342) is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction may be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or to imprisonment not exceeding one (1) year, or both.

(c)

A person who willfully engages in the business of making consumer credit sales, consumer leases, or consumer loans, or of taking assignments of rights against debtors arising therefrom and undertakes direct collection of payments or enforcement of these rights, without complying with the provisions of this act concerning notification
(W.S. 40
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14
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631) or payment of fees (W.S. 40
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14
‑
632), is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
and upon conviction may be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

40
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14
‑
541.

Disclosure violations.

(a)

A person is guilty of a
class A
misdemeanor
and upon conviction may be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or to imprisonment not exceeding one (1) year, or both,
if he willfully and knowingly:

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604.

Powers of administrator; harmony with federal regulations; reliance on rules; duty to report and cooperate.

(f)

Any person refusing or obstructing access to the administrator or representatives designated by the administrator to any accounts, books, records or papers, refusing to furnish any required information, or hindering a full examination or investigation of the accounts, books, records or papers, is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for a period of not more than six (6) months, or both.

(g)

Any person who wrongfully fails or refuses to comply with an order of the administrator as may be provided for under this act is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day for

E
ach day the order is not complied with

constitutes a separate offense
.

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16
‑
103.

Penalty for violation; continuing offense; liability of officers and agents; enjoining or ousting violators.

Any person, firm, association or corporation violating any provision of this act shall be guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.

and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00), or by imprisonment not to exceed sixty (60) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Each day said person, firm, association or corporation is in violation of this act shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. Whenever a firm, association or corporation shall violate any
provision of this act, such violation shall be deemed to be also that of the individual directors, officers, or agents of such firm, association or corporation who shall have authorized, ordered, or done any of the acts constituting in whole or in part such violation. A firm, association or corporation and its different officers, agents, and servants may each be prosecuted separately for violation of any provision of this act, and the acquittal or conviction of one such officer, agent or servant shall not abate the prosecution of the others. Violators of any provision of this act may also be enjoined or ousted from the continuing of such violation by proceedings brought by the district attorney of the proper district, or by the attorney general, regardless of whether criminal proceedings have been instituted.

40
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19
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118.

Powers and functions of the administrator; enforcement; penalties.

(f)

Any merchant who wrongfully fails or refuses to comply with an order of the administrator as may be provided under this act is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day for each day the order is not obeyed.

41
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3
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616.

Penalties for violation of water laws.

(a)

Unless otherwise provided, any person violating any of the provisions of W.S. 41
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3
‑
112, 41
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3
‑
208, 41
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3
‑
301, 41
‑
3
‑
614, 41
‑
3
‑
914, 41
‑
3
‑
919, 41
‑
3
‑
938, 41
‑
4
‑
501, 41
‑
4
‑
504, 41
‑
5
‑
107, 41
‑
5
‑
108 or 41
‑
5
‑
110 after receipt of a written notice of violation from the state engineer's office or the board of control is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.

punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250.00).
Each day of noncompliance with the provisions of these sections after receipt of a written notice of violation from the state engineer's office or the board of control shall be deemed a separate violation. The possession, use or presence upon any person's land of water lawfully denied by the water commissioner or other competent authority is prima facie evidence of guilt.

(b)

Failure to comply with a written order issued by the state engineer pursuant to W.S. 41
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3
‑
112, 41
‑
3
‑
208, 41
‑
3
‑
301, 41
‑
3
‑
318, 41
‑
3
‑
614, 41
‑
3
‑
914, 41
‑
3
‑
919, 41
‑
3
‑
938, 41
‑
4
‑
501, 41
‑
5
‑
107, 41
‑
5
‑
108 or 41
‑
5
‑
110, shall be a
class C
misdemeanor
.

punishable by a fine not to exceed one
thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250.00), or imprisonment for not more than three (3) months, or both.
Each day of noncompliance with the order shall be deemed a separate violation.

41
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13
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111.

Prohibited acts; penalties.

(c)

Any person who fails to register and affix an assigned registration number to a motorboat as required by this act, operates an unregistered or unnumbered motorboat unless authorized by this act or fails to report a watercraft accident as required by W.S. 41
‑
13
‑
105 is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor

and shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00)
for each violation.

41
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13
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216.

Penalties for violations; suspension of privilege to operate; operating while privilege suspended.

(a)

Any person who violates or fails to comply with
W.S.

41
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13
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207

41
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13
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105, 41
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13
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111(a) or (b), 41
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13
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203, 41
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13
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204,

41
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13
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206
through 41
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13
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212, 41
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13
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219 or
41
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13
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220
(b)

41
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13
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220
is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
,

punishable by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00), imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days, or both,
and may be refused the privilege of operating any watercraft on any of the waterways of this state for not more than two (2) years.

Any person who violates W.S. 41
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13
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105, 41
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13
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111(a) or (b), 41
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13
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203, 41
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13
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204, 41
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13
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206 or 41
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13
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220(a) is guilty of a misdemeanor

punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both,
and may be refused the privilege of operating any watercraft on any of the waterways of this state for not more than two (2) years.

(b)

Any person who violates or fails to comply with any provision of this act for which no separate penalty is provided or a valid rule or regulation of the commission is guilty of a
class D
misdemeanor
.
and shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).

(c)

Any person who operates any watercraft during the period when he has been denied this privilege under subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
,

and upon conviction shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisoned not more than six (6) months, or both,
and may be refused the
privilege of operating any watercraft on any of the waterways of this state for not more than two (2) years.

42
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2
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111.

Prohibited disclosure and use of records; penalty; judicial discovery.

(b)

A violation of subsection (a) of this section is a
class C
misdemeanor.

42
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2
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112.

Misrepresentation; penalties; recovery, termination or modification of assistance and services.

(k)

Any person violating this section is guilty of:

(ii)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if the value of the commodity, food stamp benefit or other public welfare benefit under this article is less than five hundred dollars ($500.00).

42
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4
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111.

Providing or obtaining assistance by misrepresentation; penalties.

(b)

A person violating subsection (a) of this section is guilty of:

(ii)

A
class C
misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both,
if the value of medical assistance is less than five hundred dollars ($500.00).

(c)

No person shall knowingly make a false statement or misrepresentation or knowingly fail to disclose a material fact in obtaining medical assistance under this chapter. A person violating this subsection is guilty of a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

42
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4
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112.

Confidentiality of records; penalty for disclosure; authorized disclosure.

(b)

A violation of subsection (a) of this section is a
class C
misdemeanor.

(c)

Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section and any other provision of law to the contrary, and for purposes of ensuring any medical assistance under this act does not duplicate any benefit payment made by another state agency, insurer, group health plan, third party administrator, health maintenance organization or similar entity, the department may upon request of the state agency, insurer or similar entity, disclose information limited to a recipient's name, social security number, amount of payment, charge for services, date of services and services rendered relating to medical assistance payments made under this act. A state agency, insurer, group health plan, health maintenance organization or similar entity shall, upon request of the department, disclose the same limited information to the department. Information received under this subsection shall be used only for the purpose authorized by this subsection and shall otherwise be confidential and the state agency, insurer, group health plan, health maintenance organization or other recipient entity shall be subject to the confidentiality restrictions imposed by law upon information received to the extent required of the department. Any violation of this subsection is a
class C
misdemeanor
.
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

Section
2
.
W.S. 6
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4
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302(b)(i) and (ii), 7
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19
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103(a)(v), 23
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6
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202, 27
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7
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115, 28
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1
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110(c), 31
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5
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225(b), 31
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5
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1201(b), (c) and (f), 33
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4
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114(b), 33
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34
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109(b), 37
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12
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114, 37
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12
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118 are repealed.

Section
3
.
This act is effective July 1, 2012.

(END)

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