541.12. Marking on or defacing sidewalks.
   (a)   No person shall deface or disfigure any sidewalk, or any part of any sidewalk, by painting thereon any names, words, advertisements or any device whatever, or by pasting or placing any printed bills or posters thereon.
   (b)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(1952 Code § 7-5-1)