Rule 6. If the Division of Water and Wastewater Treatment finds that a meter seal has been broken, a connection installed ahead of the meter, or any by-pass inserted and there is evidence that the meter has been tampered with, the water will be shut off and shall not be turned on again until the consumer or owner of the premises pays for the estimated quantity of water which has been used and not registered, and in addition thereto, a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for turning on the water. The criminal laws of the State and ordinances of the City provide severe penalties for tampering with water meters, meter seals, valves and other devices in the water system. The penalties hereinabove provided are in addition to the penalties provided by the criminal laws of the State and ordinances of the City and the payment of the penalties hereinabove mentioned will not in any way relieve any person from criminal prosecution.
(Ord. 005-2020. Passed 1-13-20.)
Rule 7. No person shall operate, open or otherwise tamper with any valve, corporation stop, curb stop or any device, after the same has been closed for the violation of any rule or regulation of the Division of Water and Wastewater Treatment, or unlawfully secure a supply of water through such corporation stop, curb stop, valve or other device after the same has been closed for the violation of any rule or regulation of the Division or in any way take water for private use unlawfully or without first having secured the necessary permit from the Commissioner of Water and Wastewater Treatment.