§ 1.24.010. Imposition and collection of surcharge.

A.

In addition to any other fine or penalty prescribed by this code, any defendant who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, forfeits bail for, or is convicted of a

1.

Violation of any borough ordinance comparable to a misdemeanor offense under AS 28.33.030, 28.33.031, 28.35.030, or 28.35.032 relating to operation of motor vehicles while intoxicated, shall be assessed a surcharge of $75.00 to the extent such surcharge is required by state statutes;

2.

Misdemeanor or violation of a municipal ordinance for which a sentence of incarceration may be imposed, other than a person identified in 1. of this subsection, shall be assessed a surcharge of $50.00 to the extent such surcharge is required by state statute; and

3.

A misdemeanor or violation of a borough ordinance if a sentence of incarceration may not be imposed shall be assessed a surcharge of $10.00 if the fine amount for the offense is $30.00 or more to the extent such surcharge is required by state statute.

B.

All surcharges imposed pursuant to paragraph A. of this section shall be collected simultaneously with the collection of the underlying fine, and all such collected surcharges shall be remitted to the State of Alaska, Department of Administration as required by AS 29.25.072. Any partial payments shall be applied pro rata to the surcharge and the borough fine.

(Ord. No. 98-77, § 1, 1-5-1999)