A. Should any person reconnect a sewer service without authorization after it has been shut off by the city, the account shall be assessed the tampering fee for the first occurrence. If additional incidents of tampering occur, the account shall be assessed twice the tampering fee for each additional occurrence. This fee shall be in addition to any tampering fee that may be charged in regards to tampering with a water service.

B. The tampering fee is $75.00 for the first occurrence.

C. Owners or purchasers under a real estate contract of the premises who do not occupy the premises will, if possible, be notified of the imposition of a tampering fee. [Ord. 2006-08-082; Ord. 2004-11-081 § 16; Ord. 9618 § 24, 1986].