111.07(A)
and
. For tampering or damage to any
facilities of any
system in the the following apply:
111.07(A)(1) Prevention of water meter from registering quantity of water. It is unlawful to willfully alter, tamper with, or damage any meter, meter seal, pipe, conduit, line or other apparatus or device belonging to a water and
in the in order to prevent any water meter from registering the quantity of water which otherwise would pass through the same; or to alter the index or break the seal of any such meter; or in any way to hinder or interfere with the proper action or just registration of any such meter or device.
111.07(A)(2) Metered or unmetered fire hydrant. It is unlawful for any , other than those individuals who are expressly authorized by the
of the
System to do so, to willfully open, tamper with, or damage a metered or unmetered fire hydrant, pipe, conduit, line, or other similar apparatus or device belonging to the
of a water and
in the .
111.07(A)(3) Discontinued service. It is unlawful to tamper with or change, or make any connection with, the water and
in the without the written consent of the
of the
System, or to make any reconnection with the water and
or any part thereof when service has been discontinued for delinquent charges until all such delinquent charges have been paid in full.
111.07(A)(4) Direct benefit. It is unlawful to knowingly use, or receive the direct benefit from the use of, the water and
in the , when such direct benefit has resulted from the tampering with, altering of, or any injury to any connection, meter, pipe, conduit, line, or other apparatus or device owned, operated, or controlled by the
of a water and
in the , for the purpose of avoiding payment.
111.07(B)
. In addition to subsection 111.07(A) above, for tampering or damage to
facilities of the
system the following shall also apply:
111.07(B)(1) Discontinuance of service. The has the right to discontinue service in cases where an illegal connection is found and to assess an average water bill for a period of up to 24 months when it has been established that the user has been receiving water service without payment for the same. This right shall not preclude the
of the system from seeking and obtaining other remedies and penalties as permitted by .
111.07(B)(2) Prosecution. The may prosecute any violating the provisions of this Section to the fullest extent permitted by , and will enforce the provisions of this Section, or any penal law relating to the subject matter herein, consistent with this Section and F.S. § 812.14. Any violating the provisions of this Section shall be subject to a tampering fee, as established by a Resolution of the .
111.07(C)
. In addition to subsection 111.07(A) above, the prohibitions in the City of Sunrise Code of Ordinances regarding tampering or damage to
facilities of the Sunrise
system shall also apply.
(Ord. 2010-18, passed 10-4-2010)