Violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each and every day such a violation exists shall constitute a separate and distinct violation of this Ordinance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Ordinance shall authorize a criminal prosecution or arrest prohibited by Health and Safety Code section 11362.71, et seq.