§8–648.

    Any new or replacement storm drain cover, installed on a street or highway in the State, after January 1, 1980, shall consist of:

        (1)    Bars running perpendicular to the flow of traffic on the highway;

        (2)    A grating composed of intersecting bars; or

        (3)    Other designs approved by the Department of Transportation which meet safety design criteria as well as engineering and structural design demands.