§ 1-211. Effect of repeal or amendment of statute.

(a) In general.

The repeal, repeal and reenactment, or amendment of a statute does not release, extinguish, or alter a criminal or civil penalty, forfeiture, or liability imposed or incurred under the statute.

(b) Purposes for which statute remains in effect.

A repealed, repealed and reenacted, or amended statute remains in effect for the purpose of sustaining any:

(1) criminal or civil action, suit, proceeding, or prosecution for the enforcement of a penalty, forfeiture, or liability; and

(2) judgment, decree, or order that imposes, inflicts, or declares the penalty, forfeiture, or liability.