(A) Tampering, by-passing or unauthorized metering, as defined in this chapter, is subterfuge and constitutes a safety hazard.
(B) Such tampering, bypassing or unauthorized metering shall be grounds for immediate disconnection of service without notice to the customer or user at such premises, and service shall not be reconnected until any and all deficiencies in piping, connections, meters and/or other gas facilities of the premises have been repaired, corrected or otherwise altered to conform to the requirements of all applicable ordinances, rules and regulations, and until the requirements of this chapter are met.
(Ord. 2009-02, passed 4-13-2009)