Except as otherwise provided in § 16-202(b) of this subtitle, a person may not act, attempt to act, or offer to act as a manufacturer, retailer, storage warehouse, subwholesaler, vending machine operator, or wholesaler 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 of $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both. Each day that a violation of this section continues is a separate offense.