As used in this subchapter: (1) “Divert” means to change the intended course or path of gas, water, or electricity without the authorization or consent of the utility supplier; (2) “Meter tampering” means: (A) Removing metering devices; (B) Connecting wires or other instruments to bypass a meter recording usage for billing; (C) Breaking or defacing […]
(a) The receipt of benefits because of meter tampering or unauthorized reconnection of utility services by a utility customer without incurring proper charges therefor shall be evidence creating presumption of an intent to defraud or deprive a utility supplier from receiving proper charge or payment for such utility service. (b) The presence upon property served […]
(a) Any utility supplier damaged through meter tampering or other acts by any person; including any acts which divert, or cause to be diverted, any utility service by any means whatsoever; or which make, or cause to be made, any unauthorized reconnection with property owned or used by the supplier to provide utility services without […]
Civil actions pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be commenced within two (2) years following the date of discovery of the violation.
