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§ 34-2401.20 — Unlawful tapping of water pipe; penalty.

District of Columbia § 34-2401.20
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 34Public Utilities.
Ch. 24Water Supply, Assessments, and Rates.
Subch. IGeneral Provisions.

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D.C. Code § 34-2401.20 (2026).

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The unlawful tapping of any water pipe laid down in the District by authority of the United States is a misdemeanor and an indictable offense; and any person convicted of such offense in the criminal court of the District shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $500, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year.

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Legislative History

R.S., D.C., § 218

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