MODEL PENAL CODE ANNOTATED
 

MODEL PENAL CODE

 
 Section 6.03. Fines.

  A person who has been convicted of an offense may be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding:

   (1) $10,000, when the conviction is of a felony of the first or second degree;

   (2) $5,000, when the conviction is of a felony of the third degree;

   (3) $1,000, when the conviction is of a misdemeanor;

   (4) $500, when the conviction is of a petty misdemeanor or a violation;

   (5) any higher amount equal to double the pecuniary gain derived from the offense by the offender;

   (6) any higher amount specifically authorized by statute.