Pennsylvania Statutes Title 36 P.S. Highways and Bridges § 1758-208. Permit to open street surface

No opening shall be made in the surface of any improved street which is maintained by the Department of Highways under the authority of this act until and unless a permit has been obtained for such opening from the Department of Highways. Any person, firm or corporation opening the improved surface of any street or highway without having first obtained a permit as hereinbefore provided shall, upon summary conviction before a magistrate, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25), and in addition thereto the costs of prosecution and surface restoration charges and in default of the payment thereof, shall undergo imprisonment for not more than five days.