The penalties for any person who violates R.S. 23:992 shall be as follows:
(1) A first violation shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, regardless of the number of aliens employed, hired, recruited, or referred in violation of R.S. 23:992.
(2) A second violation shall be punishable by a fine of not more than three hundred fifty dollars for each alien employed, hired, recruited, or referred in violation of R.S. 23:992.
(3) A third or subsequent violation shall be punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than two thousand dollars for each alien employed, hired, recruited, or referred in violation of R.S. 23:992.