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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. A utility may bring an action for damages or to enjoin any activity against a person who:
1. Makes a connection or reconnection with property owned or used by the utility to provide utility service without the authorization or consent of the utility.
2. Prevents a utility meter or other device used to determine the charge for utility services from accurately performing its measuring function.
3. Tampers with property owned or used by the utility.
4. Uses or receives the utility services without the authorization or consent of the utility and knows or has reason to know of the unlawful diversion, tampering or connection.
B. A utility need not suffer or be threatened with monetary damages to bring an action to enjoin any activity under this article.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arizona Revised Statutes Title 40. Public Utilities and Carriers § 40-492. Tampering with a utility; civil action - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-40-public-utilities-and-carriers/az-rev-st-sect-40-492/
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