A violation of section 325E.17 or 325E.18 is a felony and is punishable upon conviction by:

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(1) a fine of not more than $100,000, or imprisonment for not more than two years, or both, if the violation is a first offense involving more than 100 but not more than 1,000 sound recordings or more than seven but not more than 65 audio-visual recordings;

(2) a fine of not more than $250,000, or imprisonment for not more than five years, or both, if the violation is a second or subsequent offense, or involves more than 1,000 sound recordings or more than 65 audio-visual recordings; or

(3) a fine of not more than $25,000, or imprisonment for not more than a year and a day, or both, for any other violation.