12-2723.   Installation of separate water meter forindividual dwelling units.(a) As used in this section:

      (1)   "Dwelling unit" means a structure or part of a structure that is used asa home, residence or sleeping place by one person who maintains a household orby two or more persons who maintain a common household.

      (2)   "Water meter" means a device used for measuring and billing for waterconsumed.

      (b)   No city or public water supply system shall prohibit the installation ofa separate water meter for each dwelling unit within a building containingmultiple dwelling units in lieu of installation of a master meter for theentire building.

      History:   L. 2001, ch. 199, § 1; July 1.