It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, or corporation, to deposit or scatter sand, ashes, or other matter on any part of the streets or alleys of the City of Baltimore, excepting sidewalks thereof, in time of ice or sleet. Provided, that nothing in this section shall be construed as to prevent street railway companies from placing sand on their rails at heavy grades. Any person or persons, or corporation, violating the provisions of this section shall forfeit and pay a fine of $10 for each and every offense, to be recovered as other fines and forfeitures for the violation of City ordinances are recovered. City Code, 1893, art. 48, §145 1927, art. 32, §62 1950, art. 24, §153 1966, art. 19, §157 1976/83, art. 19, §182 Ord. 1887-057