Except as otherwise provided in § 16.5–201(b) of this subtitle, a person may not act, attempt to act, or offer to act as a licensed other tobacco products manufacturer, a licensed other tobacco products retailer, a licensed other tobacco products storage warehouse, a licensed other tobacco products wholesaler, or a licensed tobacconist in the State unless the person has an appropriate license. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both. Each day that a violation of this section continues is a separate offense.