§ 51.046 SERVICE MAY BE DISCONTINUED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

   (A)   The town may discontinue utility service upon one or more of the following conditions:

      (1)   Non-payment of a delinquent invoice for utility service 25 days after the month’s invoice is computed and mailed;

      (2)   If the property or residence receiving utility service is not in compliance with the town code after reasonable efforts by town staff to enforce compliance have failed;

      (3)   To prevent fraud or abuse;

      (4)   Where there is evidence of tampering with a meter or other town utility equipment;

      (5)   Disregard of town rules regarding water service;

      (6)   Emergency repairs;

      (7)   Insufficient supply of water caused by factors outside the town’s control;

      (8)   Legal process;

      (9)   Direction of public authorities; and/or

      (10)   Local emergency requiring emergency measures.

   (B)   Any discontinuance appeal shall be handled pursuant to § 50.34.

(1974 Code, § 13-4-2) (Ord. 2018-002, passed 6-19-2018)