1. (1) Felonies are classified, for the purposes of punishment and sentencing, into six classes:

   1. (a) Class 1 felony
   2. (b) Class 2 felony
   3. (c) Class 3 felony
   4. (d) Class 4 felony
   5. (e) Class 5 felony
   6. (f) Class 6 felony.

2. (2) Misdemeanors are classified, for the purposes of punishment and sentencing, into four classes:

   1. (a) Class 1 misdemeanor
   2. (b) Class 2 misdemeanor
   3. (c) Class 3 misdemeanor
   4. (d) Class 4 misdemeanor.

1975, cc. 14, 15.