It is unlawful for any person or persons to cut, alter, injure, remove, disconnect, tap or connect with or in any manner interfere, meddle or tamper with any water main, pipe, meter, stop cock, hydrant, pump or any other water conduit owned, operated or used by the city or by any private owner, except upon the permission in writing of the light, water and sewer committee of the council of the city or of such private owner.
(Ord. 54 § 1, 1915)
A violation of this section is a civil infraction. The civil infraction penalty shall be (A) the sum of $125.00 for the first violation during any 12-month period; (B) $250.00 for a second violation within any 12-month period; and (C) a misdemeanor and fine of $500.00 for any additional violations during a 12-month period. The "12-month period" applicable to this provision shall be any period of 12 successive months.
(Ord. 1439 § 12, 2017; Ord. 54 § 2, 1915)