The purpose of this chapter is to promote the general health,
welfare and safety of the inhabitants of Elma, through regulations,
supervision and control of the water system and supply of the Elma
Water District. It is hereby declared the policy of the Town Board
of Elma by means of this chapter to provide such regulation, supervision
and control and to provide for the operation and maintenance of the
Elma Water District.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter,
the following definitions shall prevail:
Includes any structure of enclosure to which water is supplied,
whether occupied or vacant.
Includes all places to which water is supplied, whether occupied
or vacant.
The person, group or department of the Town, appointed or
created by the Elma Town Board, having charge of the furnishing of
water either within or without the water district.
A.Â
No person, building or premises shall apply for or receive water
from the Elma Water District, except in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter. The provisions of this chapter and any rules and
regulations adopted hereunder shall be deemed a part of any contract
for the furnishing of water, and any person applying for, receiving,
accepting or paying for water service from the Elma Water District
and/or the Water Department shall be considered, as part of the consideration
for receiving such service, as having agreed to be bound by said provisions
and rules and regulations.
B.Â
Any person who knowingly receives or knowingly permits premises owned
or occupied by him to receive water from the Elma Water District except
in accordance with this chapter or said rules and regulations shall
be guilty of a violation of this chapter, punishable as provided hereinafter.
