77JOffences—water meter tampering

77J Offences—water meter tampering (1) A person commits an offence if the person tampers with a water meter. (2) This section does not apply if the person is— (a) a person prescribed by regulation who is installing, maintaining, repairing or replacing the water meter; or (b) acting with the written permission of the authority; or (c) a holder of a licence to take water complying with a requirement under this part. tamper with a water meter— (a) means interfere with, damage or destroy the water meter; and (b) includes— (i) unsealing any sealed component of the meter; or (ii) blocking any part of the meter; or (iii) attaching to the meter any device that is likely to affect the operation of the meter; or (iv) disconnecting the meter from its power source. General Division 10.1