(A) It shall be unlawful to connect or cause to be connected with any main service pipe, wire, or other conductor of any gas, water, electrical energy, any pipe, wire, or other device for the purpose of obtaining gas, water, or electrical current without first obtaining prior approval from a designated agent of the appropriate entity.
(B) It shall also be unlawful for any person with the intent to defraud, connect, or cause to be connected with any meter installed, for the purpose of registering the amount of gas, water, or electricity supplied to any customer any pipe, wire, or other device or disconnect, change in any manner or interfere with any such meter or pipe or appliance connected therewith that the meter will not measure or register the full amount of gas, water, or electricity supplied to any customer.
(Prior Code, § 133.05) Penalty, see § 132.99