Section 44, Act, 2002 (Act No 12 0f 2002);

Any person who wilfully or negligently misuses or wastesany water passing into, through or near any premises from any waterworks within the limits of supply commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding Le 3,000,000.00 or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or to both the fine and imprisonment.