§ 8-16. Penalties.

A. 

Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be punishable as follows:

(1) 

For conviction of a first offense, by a fine of not less than $250 and not more than $1,000, or by imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or by both.

(2) 

For conviction of the second of two offenses, both of which were committed within a period of five years, by a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $2,000, or by imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or by both.

(3) 

For conviction of a third or subsequent offense of a series of offenses, all of which were committed within a period of five years, by a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding 45 days, or by both.

B. 

Each day's continued violation shall constitute a separate and distinct violation.