§ 57-1. In general.

(a) Prohibited conduct.

It is unlawful for any person to wilfully and maliciously destroy, injure, deface, molest, or spray or splash with paint, lacquer, or similar substance any theatre, place of worship, public building, or any real or personal property of another.

(b) Penalties.

(1) Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, is subject to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000, or imprisonment in jail not exceeding 90 days, or to both fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.

(2) In addition to a fine or imprisonment, or both, or in lieu of a fine or imprisonment or both, a judge may sentence a person convicted under this section to perform community service, which may include the cleaning of any property defaced by such vandalism.