(A) It is unlawful for any person to uncover, tap or alter in any way any water supply main operated by the city or to disrupt, modify or control the flow of water without authorization from the Director of Public Works or his or her designee. It is unlawful for any person to inject or permit to be siphoned into such main any material.
(B) Violation of this section, unless specifically exempted, subjects the violator to the standard penalty for violation of ordinances as provided for in § 10.99 of this code.
(C) Firefighters in the process of fighting a fire or practicing firefighting skills are exempt from this section.
(Prior Code, § H-2-5) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see SDCL §§ 9-19-3, 9-29-1, 9-47-1, 22-34-28 and 49-34-15