§ 121-16. Penalties for offenses.

Every person convicted or violating this chapter shall, for a first conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $250 or by imprisonment for not more than 20 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; for a second conviction within 18 months thereafter, such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment for not more than 60 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment; and upon a third or subsequent conviction within 18 months after the first conviction, such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.