[Amended 6-11-2008 by L.L. No. 1-2008]
A violation of this chapter is hereby declared
to be an offense, punishable by a fine not exceeding $350 or by imprisonment
for a period not to exceed 15 days, 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 of not less than
$350 nor more than $700 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed
15 days, 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 of not less than $700 nor more than $1,000 or by imprisonment
for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both. Each day's continued
violation shall constitute a separate, additional violation.