(1) A person who violates any of the provisions of Section 41-6a-1712 is guilty of a class C misdemeanor and shall be fined:

1. (a) not less than $200 for a violation; or
2. (b) not less than $500 for a second or subsequent violation within three years of a previous violation of this section.

(2) The sentencing judge may require that the offender devote at least eight hours in cleaning up:

1. (a) litter caused by the offender; and
2. (b) existing litter from a safe area designated by the sentencing judge.