GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER VII
PENALTY
Article 47. Fine
1. A fine shall be a pecuniary penalty imposed by a court in the cases provided for in the Special Part of this Code.
2. A fine shall be calculated in the amounts of minimum standard of living (MSL). The minimum amount of a fine shall be one MSL.
3. The amounts of a fine shall be determined as follows :
1) for a misdemeanour – up to the amount of 50 MSLs.
2) for a minor crime – up to the amount of 100 MSLs ;
3) for a less serious crime – up to the amount of 200 MSLs ;
4) for a serious crime – up to the amount of 300 MSLs ;
5) for a negligent crime – up to the amount of 75 MSLs.
4. The amount of a fine for a legal entity shall be up to 50 000 MSLs.
5. The sanction of an article shall not indicate the amount of a fine for a committed criminal act. It shall be specified by a court when imposing the penalty.
6. Where a person does not possess sufficient funds to pay a fine imposed by a court, the court may, in compliance with the rules stipulated in Article 65 of this Code and subject to the convict’s consent, replace this penalty with community service.
7. Where a person evades voluntary payment of a fine and it is not possible to recover it, a court may replace the fine with arrest. When replacing the fine with arrest, the court shall act in compliance with the rules stipulated in Article 65 of this Code.
Enforcement of fines
Enforcement of sentences imposed
Enforcement of national penalties - fines
Sentencing - national proceedings
Determination of sentence - national proceedings
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