(A) Meters when installed on any property shall only be removed by an authorized employee of the Utility Department or upon order of the Utilities Manager. If a meter is removed in violation of this provision, the water service to the property shall be turned off and a charge equal to the costs incurred by the town for restoring the meter to its authorized and designated location must be paid before water service is again turned on. In case the meter has been removed by a plumber, his plumber's business license shall be revoked and not again reissued until the charge has been paid.
(B) Meter locks may only be removed by Utilities Department employees. Cutting, disabling or installation of non-authorized locking mechanisms is strictly prohibited and will result in an immediate disconnection of water service.
(Ord. O2011-03, passed 2-7-11)