§ 51.007 DAMAGE TO DISTRICT PROPERTY.
   (A)   (1)   No person shall tamper, adjust, damage, or, in any manner, interfere with the components or operation of the water system owned by the city. The shutoff valve shall be opened only by a duly authorized representative of the city.
      (2)   In emergencies, waters may be shut off by a user after a proven attempt has been made to contact a duly authorized representative of the city.
   (B)   Users shall report any known evidence of tampering, adjusting, damaging, or interference with the operation of the system owned by the city to the City Council. The foregoing shall not act in any manner to abrogate the city’s right to pursue additional legal action against a person who damages the system.
(Prior Code, § 38-3-17) Penalty, see § 50.99