A violation of section 1 of this act shall be punishable by a civil fine not to exceed $1,000. A violation of section 2 of this act, if the violation constitutes the first offense by the person shall be punishable by a civil fine not to exceed $250. The second offense and any offense committed thereafter shall be punishable by a civil fine not to exceed $1,000.
N.J.S. § 56:11-26