Disputable presumptions of bypassing, tampering, or unauthorized metering
N.D. Cent. Code § 49-04.1-03
in effect49-04.1-03. Disputable presumptions of bypassing, tampering, or unauthorized
metering.
1. It is a disputable presumption that a tenant or occupant of premises where bypassing,
tampering, or unauthorized metering occurred, caused or had knowledge of the
bypassing, tampering, or unauthorized metering if the tenant or occupant had access
to the part of the utility supply system on the premises where the bypassing,
tampering, or unauthorized metering occurred, and if the tenant or occupant was
responsible or partially responsible for payment, either directly or indirectly, to the utility
or to any other person for utility service to the premises.
2. It is a disputable presumption that a utility customer at premises where bypassing,
tampering, or unauthorized metering occurred, caused or had knowledge of the
bypassing, tampering, or unauthorized metering if the customer controlled access to
the part of the utility supply system on the premises where the bypassing, tampering,
or unauthorized metering occurred.
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