(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture or distribute a fraudulent identification card, as defined in §§ 11-18-20.1 and 3-8-6, or a fraudulent license to operate a motor vehicle.
(b) Each incident of manufacturing or distributing a fraudulent identification card or a fraudulent license to operate a motor vehicle shall be considered a separate and distinct offense.
(c) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this section shall be guilty of a criminal violation and shall be subject to the following:
(1) For a first offense, a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500);
(2) For a second offense, a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1000);
(3) For a third or subsequent offense, a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2000).