Section 13
Damage etc. to fire hydrants
ActIn forceProvision 13 of 63
Section 13
(1)
Any person who —
(a)
not being a member, takes water from a fire hydrant other than for the extinguishment of a fire without the consent of the
Director;
(b)
covers up, encloses, or conceals any fire hydrant so as to render its location difficult to ascertain;
(c)
wilfully damages a fire hydrant; or
(d)
tampers with any fire hydrant,
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is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000.
(2)
Any person convicted of an offence under subsection (l)(b) shall, in addition to the fine imposed on him under that subsection, also be liable to pay compensation to the Government for any expenses reasonably incurred in repairing or replacing such fire hydrant.