(A) Proof of the existence of any by-pass, tampering or unauthorized metering, as prohibited in this chapter, shall be deemed prima facie evidence that the user at the premises where such bypass, tampering or unauthorized metering is proved to exist had knowledge of the by-pass, tampering or unauthorized metering if it is proved that the user is an occupant of the premises and that said user had access to the gas meter or other utility equipment where the bypass, tampering or unauthorized metering is proved to exist.
(B) Proof of the existence of any by-pass, tampering or unauthorized metering, as prohibited by this chapter, shall be deemed prima facie evidence that the customer had knowledge of the by-pass, tampering or unauthorized metering if it is proved that said customer controlled access to the gas meter, regulator or other related equipment where the by-pass, tampering or unauthorized metering is proved to exist.
(Ord. 2009-02, passed 4-13-2009)