No person shall knowingly, without consent of the City:
(a) Consume or in any way use water that has not been correctly registered because a water meter or its accessory, a locked bypass or a curb stop has been tampered with or knowingly use a service that has been discontinued by the City.
(b) Utilize water from a fire hydrant for purposes other than firefighting, hydrant maintenance, or other activities approved by the Utilities Superintendent.
(c) Utilize water from a building fire line for purposes other than firefighting or system maintenance.
In a prosecution under subsection (a) proof that a water meter, accessory, or curb stop has been tampered with is prima-facie evidence that the person obliged to pay for the service rendered through the meter at the time of the theft has caused the theft.
(Ord. 51-18. Passed 12-3-18.)