1. (1) An individual convicted of an offense may be sentenced to pay a fine, not exceeding:

   1. (a) $10,000 for a felony conviction of the first degree or second degree;
   2. (b) $5,000 for a felony conviction of the third degree;
   3. (c) $2,500 for a class A misdemeanor conviction;
   4. (d) $1,000 for a class B misdemeanor conviction;
   5. (e) $750 for a class C misdemeanor conviction or infraction conviction; and
   6. (f) any greater amounts specifically authorized by statute.

2. (2)

   1. (a) An individual convicted of a misdemeanor or infraction and sentenced to pay a fine may not be charged by a court:

      1. (i) notwithstanding Section 15-1-4, interest on the judgment that in the aggregate is more than 25% of the initial fine; or
      2. (ii) that issues an order to show cause under Section 78B-6-317 for failure to pay the fine, interest that is more than 25% of the initial fine.

   2. (b) An individual convicted only of an infraction and sentenced to pay a fine may not be charged:

      1. (i) by the Office of State Debt Collection, late fees and interest that in the aggregate are more than 25% of the initial fine; or
      2. (ii) by a third-party debt contractor of the Office of State Debt Collection, additional fees.

3. (3) Subsection (2) does not apply to a case that includes:

   1. (a) victim restitution; or
   2. (b) a felony conviction, even if that felony conviction is later reduced.
4. (4) This section does not apply to a corporation, association, partnership, government, or governmental instrumentality.

Amended by Chapter 113, 2023 General Session