The town shall test or cause to be tested and make a thorough examination of water meters and all fixtures where so desired by the consumer under the following conditions.
(A) Should the test of meter and inspection prove the excessive bill to be caused by negligence of the town, or inaccuracy of the meter, the expense of that investigation shall be borne by the town.
(B) Should the test and inspection prove to be the fault of the consumer or any person not connected with or in the employ of the town, the actual cost of that investigation is to be borne by the consumer making the protest and asking for the inspection, the actual cost to be fixed by the Board.
(1989 Code, § 10-28; 2003 Code, § 6-1.9)