69-4-1103. Liability for bypass or tampering. (1) A person who bypasses or tampers, either for the person's 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 the 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; amd. Sec. 1996, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Montana Legal Code
§ 69-4-1103
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