Illinois · Criminal Code of 2012 (720 ILCS 5)
720 ILCS 5 § 17-20: Obstructing gas, water, or electric current meters
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits a crime by knowingly damaging or bypassing gas, water, or electric meters with intent to defraud a utility company or supplier. This offense is classified as a Class B misdemeanor.
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