921.10 TAMPERING WITH UTILITY METERS.

   (a)   No person shall tamper with or permit other persons to tamper with a utility meter under the control of the person.

   (b)   In a prosecution under this section, proof that a meter has been tampered with is prima-facie evidence that the person who is obligated to pay for the service rendered through the meter or is in possession or control of the meter at the time the tampering occurred has caused the tampering.

   (c)   In a prosecution under this section, proof that a meter disconnected by the City has been reconnected without the consent of the utility is prima-facie evidence that the person in possession or control of the meter at the time of the reconnection has reconnected the meter.

   (d)   As used in this section, “tamper” means to interfere with, damage, or by-pass a utility meter in such a manner that impedes the correct registration of a meter.

   (e)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a third degree misdemeanor and, in addition to any other penalty imposed by the Court, shall be fined not less than two hundred dollar ($200.00).
(Ord. 79 -2007. Passed 6-18-07.)