The violation of any provision of this Charter shall be a misdemeanor and shall be punishable upon conviction by a fine or imprisonment, or both, not exceeding the maximum fine or term of imprisonment, or both, as authorized by Section 19 of the Penal Code of the State of California, or any successor provision thereto. (Amended November 3, 1992, filed by Secretary of State, December 21, 1992; amended November 7, 2000, filed by Secretary of State February 6, 2001.)