69-4-1103. Liability for bypass or tampering. (1) A person who bypasses or tampers, either for his own benefit or the benefit of another, is liable to the affected utility as provided in 69-4-1104 for services actually provided by the utility. Collection under subsection (2) precludes collection under this subsection.
     (2) A person who receives utility services, knowing that the measurement of such services is being affected by bypassing or tampering, is liable to the affected utility as provided in 69-4-1104 for services actually provided by the utility. Collection under subsection (1) precludes collection under this subsection.

     History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 678, L. 1985.