(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).