Vermont · Vermont Statutes — Title 13, Crimes and Criminal Procedure

Vt. Stat. (Crimes) § 5409: Penalties

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A sex offender who knowingly fails to comply with registry requirements faces up to two years imprisonment or fines up to $1,000 for first offense, or up to three years/fines up to $5,000 for repeat offenses. Violations lasting over five consecutive days carry up to five years imprisonment or fines up to $5,000.

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