Violations.

The failure of any person to pay any tax levied by this part within the time specified for the payment of the same by the part shall constitute a misdemeanor; and the violation of any of the provisions of this part by any person shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person violating any provisions of this part shall upon conviction be punished by fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) and may also be sentenced to hard labor for the county for not exceeding six months, either or both, unless a different punishment is prescribed herein.

(Act 83-531, p. 824, §4.)