Criminal Code (Cap. 9)
Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 13
13. (1) Where it is not otherwise specifically provided, the
maximum of a fine ( ammenda ) is fifty-eight euro and twenty-three
cents (€58.23) and the minimum is six euro and ninety- nine cen ts
(€6.99).
Conversion of
fine (ammenda )
into detention.
(2) In default of payment of a fine ( ammenda ) within the period
prescribed in article 14, the fine ( ammenda ) shall be converted into
detention at the rate of one day for every eleven euro and sixt y-five
cents (€11.65) or fraction thereof:
Provided that in no case (save as provided in article 29(1),
in article 17( g) and in article 53) shall detention in substitution for
a fine ( ammenda ) exceed one month.
Time for
payment of fine
(multa or
ammenda ).
Added by:
XXII.1934.4.
Amended by:
XIV .1936.2:
VI.1947.4;
V .1956.4;
III.2002.7;
L.N. 407 of
2007.
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