196. Termination of imprisonment when fine paid

The imprisonment which is imposed in default of payment of a fine shall terminate when the fine is either paid or levied by process of law.

If, before the expiration of the time of imprisonment fixed in default of payment of fine, such a proportion of the fine is paid or levied that the time of imprisonment suffered in default of payment is not less than proportional to the part of the fine still unpaid, the imprisonment shall terminate.

The fine, or any part thereof which remains unpaid, may be levied at any time within 6 years after the passing of the sentence.

The death of the offender shall discharge him of the fine.