260. (1) If in the opinion of the Municipality, the working of a quarry, or the removal of stone, earth or other material from the soil in any place is dangerous to persons residing in, or entitled to visit, the neighborhood thereof, or create, or is likely to create, a public nuisance, the Municipality may, by written notice, prohibit the owner of the said quarry or place, or the person responsible for such working or removal, from continuing or permitting the working of such quarry, or the removal of such materials, or may require him to take such order with such quarry or place as the Municipality shall direct for the purpose of preventing danger or abating the nuisance arising or likely to arise therefrom.
(2) If, in any case referred to in sub-section (1), it appears to the Municipality to be necessary in order to prevent imminent danger, it may cause a proper hoarding or fence to be put up for the protection of passengers near a quarry or place, and any expense incurred by the Municipality in taking such action shall be paid by the owner or other persons as aforesaid, and shall be recoverable in the manner provided by Chapter VI.