(A) At no time shall the water service, either residential or commercial, be turned on or off by any unauthorized individual. Unauthorized tampering of service valves by individuals or plumbing contractors will result in fines and/or penalties.
(B) Persons tampering with the water service connections or service valves shall be liable for any damage to the valves or equipment. Repair shall be by town Water Utility or their agent and billed to the plumbing contractor at a rate of time and material plus 10%, and payment for the water plus penalty to be levied by the Town Council. The estimated quantity of water bypassed or diverted shall be made by the utility superintendent.
(C) Any person turning on water service for an owner, tenant, or lessee without the water utility's permission shall be fined and subject to criminal prosecution.
(D) Any resident, owner, or lessee having the water service turned on by anyone other than the town Water Utility shall pay for the estimated quantity plus a fine.
(E) All meter deposits and occupancy permits shall be made and given before water service for domestic use will be turned on.
('80 Code, §13.08.030) (Ord. 1981-30, passed 10-31-81) Penalty, see § 52.999