Tampering definition

Tampering means the unauthorized connecting, disconnecting, or causing to be connected or disconnected, or in any other manner interfering with the operation of the Company’s meters, pipes, conduits, other equipment or attachments, or as otherwise provided by this Tariff (see Sections 6.6, 6.13, and 6.15).
Tampering means inactivation, adjustment or modification of the emission control system, including any software or other logical control elements of such a system, that has the effect, whether intended or not, of worsening the emissions performance of the engine;
Tampering means to interfere with, damage, or by-pass a utility meter, conduit, or attachment with the intent to impede the correct registration of a meter or the proper functions of a conduit or attachment so as to reduce the amount of utility service that is registered on the meter. Tampering includes the unauthorized reconnection of an electric, gas, or natural gas meter, or a conduit or attachment that has been disconnected by the utility company.

Examples of Tampering in a sentence

  • Tampering is the attempt to alter School records, grades, assignments, or other documents without authorization.

  • Tampering with the flag belt in any way to gain an advantage including tying, using foreign materials, or other such acts is illegal.

  • Tampering of OMR answer sheet by using whitener, eraser, blade and chalk powder etc., and also tampering of barcode by any means leads to invalidation.

  • Tampering With Fire EquipmentFire equipment such as smoke alarms and door closers are in place throughout the building for everyone’s safety.

  • Tampering with a drug test is considered a major violation may result in revocation in the program and new criminal charges.


More Definitions of Tampering

Tampering means willful intention in an attempt to deceive, cheat or misrepresent facts to the public. Tampering also presents a risk to the environment as well as public health, safety and welfare.
Tampering means to alter, remove or otherwise disable or reduce the effectiveness of emissions control equipment on a motor vehicle.
Tampering means the unauthorised interference with a service rendered by the Municipality, or to damage or make unauthorised changes to the equipment or property of the Municipality used in connection with the provision of Municipal services. Reconnection of a supply that has been disconnected for non- payment, the interference with the supply mains or bypassing of the metering equipment to obtain an un-metered service;
Tampering means the unauthorized reconnection of a supply that has been disconnected for non-payment, the interference with the supply mains or bypassing of the metering equipment to obtain an unmetered service; and
Tampering means intentionally attempting to disable, damage, or destroy an electronic monitoring device so as to render the device nonfunctional in order to avoid supervision.
Tampering means inactivation, adjustment or modification of the engine control system, including any software or other logical control elements of such a system, that has the effect, whether intended or not, of changing the engine performance;
Tampering means those acts pro- hibited by section 10(a)(2) of the Act.