A person may not obtain or exercise unauthorized control over the property of a utility with intent to deprive the utility of the property. A person who violates this section is liable in a civil action to the utility owning the property affected for:

1. 1. Cost of replacement The cost of replacement of the utility property, as necessary;

   [PL 2007, c. 553, §4 (NEW).]

2. 2. Other costs All other reasonable costs to the utility, including attorney's fees and costs of undertaking and completing the investigation resulting in a determination of liability; and

   [PL 2007, c. 553, §4 (NEW).]

3. 3. Civil penalty A civil penalty not to exceed $3,000 due and payable to the utility for each violation of this section.

   [PL 2021, c. 318, §11 (AMD).]

PL 2007, c. 553, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 318, §11 (AMD).