35-21-712. Construction in violation of chapter a public nuisance -- penalty. An owner or operator of a mausoleum or columbarium erected in violation of this chapter is guilty of maintaining a public nuisance and upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $5,000 in the case of a corporation or as provided in 45-8-111 in the case of an individual. In addition, the owner or operator is liable for all costs, expenses, and disbursements paid or incurred in prosecuting the case. The costs, expenses, and disbursements shall be fixed by the court having jurisdiction of the case.

     History: En. Sec. 121, Ch. 35, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 62, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 9-1013.