Any person, firm, or corporation that shall neglect, violate, or refuse to comply with any provision of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or by both a fine and imprisonment. Each day any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.
('83 Code, § 10.99)