§708-825  Criminal tampering; definitions of
terms.  In sections 708-826 and 708-827:



(1)  To "tamper with" means to interfere
improperly with something, meddle with it, or make unwarranted alterations in
its existing condition;



(2)  "Utility" means an enterprise which
provides gas, electric, steam, water or communications services, and any common
carrier; it may be either publicly or privately owned or operated. [L 1972, c
9, pt of §1]