A violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be an offense,
punishable by a fine not exceeding $350 or imprisonment for a period
not to exceed six months, or both, for conviction of a first offense;
for conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within
a period of five years, punishable by a fine not less than $350 nor
more than $700 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months,
or both; and, upon conviction for a third or subsequent offense, all
of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable
by a fine not less than $700 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment
for a period not to exceed six months, or both. However, for the purpose
of conferring jurisdiction upon courts and judicial officers generally,
violations of this chapter shall be deemed misdemeanors and for such
purpose only all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall
apply to such violations. Each week's continued violation shall constitute
a separate additional violation.
