§ 14-12. Penalties.

Every person or other legal entity who participates or aids in any manner in the evasion of the surcharges imposed under this subtitle or who violates any of the provisions of this subtitle or any of the rules or regulations made, adopted, or promulgated by the City under the provisions of this subtitle shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof by any court of competent jurisdiction, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months, or both, in the discretion of the court, for each offense.