In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety and general welfare.
This chapter shall not interfere with, abrogate, annul or repeal any ordinance or any rules, regulation or permit previously or hereafter enacted, adopted or issued pursuant to law, provided that, unless specifically excepted, where this chapter imposes greater restrictions, its provisions shall control.
A violation of this chapter is an offense punishable by a fine not exceeding $50 or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Violations of this chapter, for the purpose of court jurisdiction, shall be deemed a violation. Each week the violation continues shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct violation.