Any violation of the provisions of this article shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as follows:
(a) For a first conviction, by a fine not exceeding Fifty and no/100ths ($50.00) Dollars, or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a term not exceeding five (5) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment;
(b) For a second conviction within a period of twelve (12) months, by a fine not exceeding One Hundred and no/100ths ($100.00) Dollars, or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a term not exceeding ten (10) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment; and
(c) For a third or any subsequent conviction within a period of twelve (12) months, by a fine not exceeding Five Hundred and no/100ths ($500.00) Dollars, or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a term not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (§ 2, Ord. 981, eff. September 1, 1984)