RULE 6. If the Water Department finds that a meter seal has been broken, a connection installed ahead of the meter, or any by-pass inserted or there is evidence that the meter has been tampered with, the water will be shut off and shall not be turned on again until the consumer or owner of the premises pay for the estimated quantity of water which has been used. and not registered, and in addition thereto, a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for turning on the water. The criminal laws of the State and ordinances of the Village provide severe penalties for tampering with water meters, meter seals, valves and other devices in the water system. The penalties hereinabove provided are in addition to the penalties provided by the criminal laws of the State and ordinances of the Village and the payment of the penalties hereinabove mentioned will not in any way relieve any person from criminal prosecution.
RULE 7. No person shall operate, open or otherwise tamper with any valve, corporation stop, curb stop or any device, after the same has been closed for the violation of any rule or regulation of the Utility Department, or unlawfully secure a supply of water through such corporation stop, curb stop, valve or other device after the same has been closed for the violation of any rule or regulation of the Utility Department or in any way take water for private use unlawfully or without first having secured the necessary permit from the Village Administrator.
(Ord. 39-86. Passed 10-6-86.)