Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this article, or who shall engage in any fraud or fraudulent practice, as defined herein, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay the costs of prosecution and a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1000), nor more than five thousand dollars ($5000), or undergo imprisonment of not less than one year, nor more than five years, or both, at the discretion of the court.