It is not a criminal punishment. A fine is an administrative penalty or a method of public security administration penalty that compels an offender who violates the laws, regulations or rules of the administrative department to pay a certain amount of money within 15 days or on the spot.
[Legal Basis]
In Article 37 of the Criminal Law, if the circumstances of a crime are minor and do not require criminal punishment, criminal punishment may be exempted;
However, according to the different circumstances of the case, they may be admonished or ordered to sign a statement of repentance, offer an apology, or compensate for losses, or the competent department may impose administrative penalties or administrative sanctions.
