Boonville Tampering with system ordinance (§ 21-14)
Chapter 21: Waters, Sewers and Solid Waste Disposal · Division 1. Generally
In short: Tampering with water mains or meters, connecting to the system without written city permission, or reconnecting service cut off for nonpayment before paying all charges is a misdemeanor, with a fine of $50.00 to $500.00.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
It shall be a misdemeanor for any person or persons to tamper with any water main, water meter, or other part of the city's waterworks or to make any connection to said system without written permission from the city, or to reconnect service when service has been discontinued for nonpayment of a bill for service until such bill, including all disconnection and reconnection charges have been paid in full. Upon conviction, there shall be imposed a fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00.
Official source: City of Boonville official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 21-14
Text from Supplement 8 (December 2025), through Ordinance 4678 of December 16, 2024.
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.