§ 13-2. Marking distribution facilities.

(a) Marking by contractor required.

Whenever it becomes necessary to pave, repave, or repair any street, lane, alley, sidewalk, or yard in the City of Baltimore, it shall be the duty of the contractor, paver, or other person or persons performing this work to distinctly mark, by a wooden or iron box, or by some other means approved by the Director of Public Works, all manhole frames and covers, roadway valve boxes, meter frames and covers, and curb boxes which are a part of the distribution system of the Department of Public Works or are a part of the water supply service to a consumer's property.

(b) Penalties for violation.

Any person, firm, or corporation failing or neglecting to comply with this provision shall forfeit and pay for each and every offense the sum of $10 to be paid to the Director of Finance.