For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CITY. The City of Battle Lake.
CITY COUNCIL or COUNCIL. The City Council of the City of Battle Lake, Minnesota.
CONSUMER. Any person, corporation, partnership, or any other entity using gas, including gas for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes or any combination of such purposes.
CONSUMER SERVICE LINE. The piping from the gas main up to and including the meter.
GAS. Artificial gas, natural gas, or mixed gas consisting of both artificial and natural gas.
GAS APPLIANCE. Any domestic appliance such as stove, heater, burner, water heater, or other appliance or device used for burning gas or using gas in its operation.
GAS FACILITY. Piping, fittings, meters, and other facilities used in the distribution, transmission, or delivery of gas or for use in gas appliances.
GAS FITTER. Any person who is registered with and bonded by the State Department of Labor and Industry to construct, install, extend, alter, or repair any gas facility or gas appliance (including any person licensed by the state as a master plumber).
GAS UTILITY DEPARTMENT or GAS UTILITY. Includes any officer representing the city who is charged with the responsibility of performing functions as herein prescribed, all as determined by the City Council.
PERMITTEE. The person (firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind) having a valid permit issued hereunder.
(Ord. passed 12-13-2016)