The following definitions apply to Sections 13A-7-25 and 13A-7-26:
- (1) TAMPER. To improperly interfere, meddle with or make an unwarranted alteration in the condition of property of another.
- (2) PROPERTY. As used in the context of Sections 13A-7-25 and 13A-7-26, such term means any tangible or intangible property, real or personal, public or private, and includes the commodities and services of a utility nature, such as gas, electricity, steam and water.
- (3) UTILITY. An enterprise which provides gas, electric, steam, water, sewage, transportation or communication services, cable and broadband services, and any institution that provides health and safety protection or other public services; it may be either publicly or privately owned.
(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §2710; Act 2013-74, p. 155, §1.)