§ 31-31. Immobilization – Tampering prohibited.

(a) Prohibited conduct.

It shall be unlawful for any person:

(1) to tamper with or remove or attempt to remove the immobilization device without authorization; or

(2) to remove the warning notice.

(b) Penalties.

Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500 or to imprisonment for not more than 12 months, or to both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.