(a) General ruleIn imposing a fine the court shall at the time of sentencing specify the amount of the fine up to the amount authorized by law and shall provide when it is to be paid, and in the absence of statutory direction provide whether it is to be paid to the county or to the Commonwealth.(b) Installment paymentExcept for fines imposed under Title 34 (relating to game), the court may permit installment payments as it considers appropriate to the circumstances of the defendant, in which case its order shall specify when each installment payment is due. Installment payments for fines imposed for summary offenses under Title 34 shall not exceed one year for summary offenses and, except for 34 Pa.C.S. § 2522 (relating to shooting at or causing injury to human beings), shall not exceed two years for misdemeanor offenses.(c) Alternative sentenceThe sentence of the court may include an alternative sentence in the event of nonpayment.1974, Dec. 30, P.L. 1052, No. 345, § 1, effective in 90 days. Renumbered from 18 Pa.C.S. § 1358 by 1980, Oct. 5, P.L. 693, No. 142, § 401(a), effective in 60 days. Amended 1986, July 8, P.L. 442, No. 93, § 3, eff. July 1, 1987.