(a) Whoever violates any provision of this article, other than Section 1139.08, or fails, neglects or refuses to abide by and comply with the rules and regulations promulgated to effectuate the provisions of this article, shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).
(b) Any person who violates Section 1139.08 shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00); at the request of the defendant or in the discretion of the court, the court may sentence the defendant to pick up and remove from any public highway, road, street, alley or any public property as designated by the court, any and all litter, garbage, refuse, trash, cans, bottles, papers, ashes, the carcass of any dead animal or any part thereof, offal or any other offensive or unsightly matter placed or deposited, dumped or thrown contrary to the provisions of Section 1139.08 by anyone prior to the date of such conviction. The alternative sentence of litter pickup shall be not less than eight hours nor more than sixteen hours in lieu of a fine.
(c) Each succeeding day that a violation of this article exists shall constitute a new and separate offense.