(a) The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any of the rules of the State Plant Board promulgated under this chapter shall be deemed a misdemeanor.
(b) Upon conviction, an offender shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first offense, not less than one hundred dollars ($100) for the second offense, and not less than two hundred dollars ($200) plus ten (10) days in jail for each offense thereafter, with no suspension of fines or imprisonment.