Be it ordained by the Town of Bethel, Connecticut,
that every person or corporation owning or occupying any land fronting
upon any sidewalk within said Town shall, within six hours of daylight
immediately following the cessation of any fall of snow or accumulation
of ice thereon, cause the same to be removed and, if necessary, apply
sand or other materials to the surface so travel of pedestrians upon
said sidewalk shall not be obstructed, dangerous or inconvenient and,
upon failure to do so within the time limit, shall forfeit and pay
a fine of not more than $50. After the expiration of said time limit,
if such snow and ice shall not have been removed, the Director of
Public Works of the Town of Bethel may cause the same to be removed
at the expense of such owner or occupier, such expense to be recovered
of such owner or occupier in an action brought in the name of the
Town of Bethel.