2015 House Bill 5096

Revise sanctions for tampering with water meter

Introduced in the House

Dec. 1, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Chang (D-6)

To authorize sanctions for tampering with a water utility line in order to avoid water being shut off for not paying water bills. Sanctions would include 100 hours of “community service” for a first offense, a $500 fine for a second offense, and criminal misdemeanor charge for a third violation.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice