(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to tamper with, change or alter any water meter, valve, pipe, fire hydrant, meter box or any apparatus in connection with the waterworks system in the village at any time.
(B) However, this section shall not apply to the installing, repairing, altering or changing of the private plumbing system or fixtures installed privately on private property, and also shall not apply to pipes leading from property lines to meter boxes, and it shall be unlawful for any person to turn on any water valve, meter or water connection for the purpose of obtaining water service to his or her property or the property of any other person.
(Prior Code, § 52.38) Penalty, see § 10.99