(A) Whoever violates § 50.02(B) of this chapter is guilty of tampering with utility equipment. If the cost of the water stolen, plus the cost or repair or replacement of the meters, conduits, or attachments damaged in violation of § 50.02(B)(1) or (B)(2) is less than $300, tampering with utility equipment is a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the cost of the water stolen, plus the cost of repair or replacement of the meters, conduits, or attachments damaged in violation of § 50.02(B)(1) or (B)(2) is $300 or more, or if the offender has previously been convicted of § 50.02(B) or R.C. § 4933.18, tampering with utility equipment is a felony of the fourth degree. Whoever violates § 50.02(B) shall make restitution to the utility for the cost of repair or replacement of the meters, conduits, or attachments damaged and the value of the water consumed.
(B) Whoever violates § 50.02(D) is guilty of theft of utility service. If the value of the water is less than $300, theft of utility service is a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the value of the water is $300 or more, or if the offender has previously been convicted of § 50.02(D) or R.C. § 4933.19, theft of utility service is a felony of the fourth degree. Whoever violated § 50.02(D) shall make restitution to the utility for the value of the water consumed in violation of that section.
(C) Whoever violates § 50.03 is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
('81 Code § 51.99)(Am. Ord. 1996-O-10, passed 5-9-96)
Statutory reference:
State penalties, see R.C. § 4933.99