A violation of the SUL 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 the SUL 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.