Any person knowingly and maliciously breaking District meter seals and/or meter rings, reconnecting a previously disconnected meter for the purpose of restoring utility service, or tampering with any District equipment with the intent of defrauding or illegally diverting utility service shall be prosecuted by the District in accordance with RCW 9A.56 (Washington law). Meter tampering charges will be added to the estimated billing for any unmeasured or unauthorized services to cover the expense of restoring District equipment.
