Section 571.51 - Definitions(a)Fine -a monetary penalty associated with an offense imposed as part of a judgment and commitment. There are two types of fines.(1)Committed fine -a monetary penalty imposed with a condition of imprisonment until the fine is paid.(2)Non-committed fine -a monetary penalty which has no condition of confinement imposed.(b)Costs -Monetary costs of the legal proceeding which the court may levy. Imposition of costs is similar in legal effect to imposition of a fine. The court may also impose costs with a condition of imprisonment.48 FR 48971, Oct. 21, 1983, as amended at 63 FR 4357, Jan. 28, 1998