For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USER. The owner or tenant of property used for commercial, industrial and all purposes other than residential, including apartment buildings, who pay for utility service for said property.
PERSON. Individuals, firms, partnerships, associations, corporations, and combinations of individuals of whatever form and character.
PURCHASER. Every person who purchases a utility service.
RESIDENTIAL USER. The owner or tenant of private residential property who pays for utility service in or for the property.
SELLER. Every person, whether a public service corporation or otherwise, who sells or furnishes a utility service.
UTILITY SERVICES. Electrical service, and gas service, furnished within the County of Northampton.
(Ord. passed 8-11-1980; Am. Ord. passed 5-14-2013)