[Adopted 1-7-1997 (§ 4-20 of the 1996 Revised General Ordinances)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any fire hydrant, gate valve or appurtenance belonging to
or forming part of the publicly owned water distribution system which
is operated by the Hackensack Water Company pursuant to the provisions
of N.J.S.A. 40:62-108 et seq.
A person shall be guilty of disorderly conduct if he/she:
A.
Shall at any time or in any manner open or operate any fire hydrant,
gate valve or other appurtenance of the water system, tamper with
or damage any part of the water system, or destroy or cause to be
removed any part of the water system.
B.
Has in his/her possession or on his/her person any hydrant or hydrant
part belonging to the United Water Company.
C.
Opens or operates, turns on, turns off, interferes with, attaches
any pipe or hose to, or connects anything with any fire hydrant, gate
valve or other appurtenance of the water system, or in any manner
molests or interferes with the same.
D.
Causes or directs water from the hydrants on to passing motor vehicles
or in any other way interferes with moving motor vehicles.
This article shall not be construed to apply to any duly authorized
employee of the City of Union City who shall:
A.
Open or operate any fire hydrant, gate valve or other appurtenance
of the water system or remove any part of the water system.
B.
Have in his/her possession or on his/her person any hydrant or hydrant
part belonging to the United Water Company.
C.
Turn on, turn off, attach any pipe or hose to, or connect anything
with any fire hydrant, gate valve or other appurtenance of the water
system.
D.
Remove any part or parts of the fire hydrant, gate valve or other
appurtenance of the water system in the performance of his/her duties
as such employee.
