Which of the following describes the general penalty under Chapter 1.05 of the TABC?

• A. A fine of up to $50.
• B. A fine of $100-$1,000, up to 1 year in jail, or both, if no other penalty is specified.
• C. A fine of $2,000 or more.
• D. A fine of $100-$1,000, up to 1 year in jail, or both.

Answer: (D)

The general penalty under Chapter 1.05 sets the baseline consequence for violations: a fine ranging from $100 to $1,000 and the possibility of up to one year in jail, or both. This baseline is designed to deter violations without automatically imposing harsher penalties unless the statute specifies them for a particular offense. A fining limit of up to $50 is too low for the general penalty, and $2,000 or more is higher than the standard range. The option with a qualifier about “if no other penalty is specified” adds an unnecessary condition not used in the general description. So the correct description is a fine of $100-$1,000, up to 1 year in jail, or both.