In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety and general welfare.

This chapter shall not interfere with, abrogate, annul or repeal any ordinance, local law, rule, regulation or permit previously or hereafter legally enacted, adopted or issued, provided that where this chapter imposes greater restrictions, its provisions shall control unless specifically excepted.

A violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall not constitute a crime, but rather a violation as defined in § 105-4B. Any person, upon conviction of a violation of this chapter, shall be fined an amount not to exceed $100 for the first offense and an amount not to exceed $200 for the second or any subsequent offense reoccurring within a consecutive twelve-month period. Additionally, such person shall be subject to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 15 days for each offense or both such fine and imprisonment. The Court may issue a warrant for a person's arrest in the same manner as in a misdemeanor case. The continuation of any offense against the provisions of this chapter shall constitute, for each day the offense is continued, a separate and distinct offense hereunder.

However, for the purpose of conferring jurisdiction upon court and judicial officers generally, violations of this chapter shall be deemed misdemeanors and for such purpose only all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall apply to such violations.

Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.