LL #05-1979TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
LOCAL LAW NO. 5,YEAR 1979
A LOCAL LAW REGULATING THE OPENING OF FIRE HYDRANTS IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
%W BE -IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, as follows:
SECTION 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to open any fire hydrant
for the purpose of discharging water therefrom within the Town of Wappinger
unless that opening is an "exempt opening" as defined by Section 2 of this
local law.
SECTION 2. Individuals who are members of local fire companies engaged
in activities under the supervision and direction of local fire officials
shall be exempted from the provisions of Section 1 of this local law, as
shall all employees or authorized agents of the Town engaged in town
activities.
SECTION 3. Any person violating the provisions of this local law shall
be subject to a fine not exceeding $500.00 or to imprisonment for a
period not exceeding 10 (ten) days or to a combination or to a combination
of the above.
SECTION 4. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing
with the Secretary of State.