Water meters remain the property of the Water Department, see Section 921.09. Any tampering with the water meter shall be considered a criminal offense to be prosecuted by the Department.
(a) Tampering is defined as provided in Section 545.19
(a) of the Codified Ordinances or as any attempt by an individual to mechanically influence the proper functioning of a water meter, whether sealed or unsealed, for the purpose of gaining a benefit such as a lowered utility charge, and includes breaking the seal on a sealed water meter.
(b) The Director of the Water Department shall be responsible to alert the appropriate officials concerning all cases of suspected tampering.
(Ord. 91-1404. Passed 11-5-91.)