(a) If the Village Administrator or their designee finds there has been unauthorized modification tampering to any water measuring and metering equipment, the water shall be shut off, and shall not be turned on again until the consumer or owner of the premises shall pay the estimated quantity of water which has been used and not registered, and in addition to the turning off/on fee as provided in Section 921.05, there shall be a fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00).
(b) The criminal laws of the State of Ohio, provide severe penalties for the tampering with water meters, meter seals, etc. The penalties herein are in addition to the penalties provided by the criminal laws of the State of Ohio and by making payment herein above will not in any way relieve any person from criminal prosecution.
(Ord. 1786-23. Passed 11-13-23.)