(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to connect or in any way draw water from any fire hydrant located within the city which is served by city water unless such person has first obtained a permit issued by the general manager or his or her duly authorized representative designating the fire hydrant to be used for a specific period of time.

(b) Any person who enters a plea of guilty or no contest, or is convicted at trial of violating this section, shall, in addition to any jail sentence ordered, be punished by a fine of not less than $500.00 for the first offense of this section within a one-year period, or $1,000 for a second or subsequent offense of this section within a one-year period. The court shall have authority to suspend up to half of the fine upon payment of restitution for water used and/or damage to property. In the event no restitution is sought, the court shall have authority to suspend up to half of these fines. (Code 1979, § 39-72; Ord. No. 2023-44, § 9, 9-11-2023; Ord. No. 2005-74, § 1, 10-10-2005; Ord. No. 2005-58, § 1, 8-8-2005)