[kstenerud]

This is why repeated violations of the more serious ordinances can result in criminal charges. It's not so easy to shrug off a criminal conviction, possible jail time, and a criminal record. Criminal fines don't have the same limits as civil fines. Judges can make it really hurt.

[me_me_me]

Yeah, you tell yourself that.

[kstenerud]

If someone has the power to do an end-run around the criminal justice system, they'll certainly have the power to get around a municipal utilities shutoff order.

In the worst case scenario, they could just order a few trucks of bottled water alongside the kegs, and set up a portable generator. Shouldn't cost more than 20 grand or so.

And so what has this new enforcement tool actually done against the belligerent hyper-rich? And in exchange, what danger does it present to the poor?

[me_me_me]

I am not disagreeing with you, I just don't see this kind of legislation ever passing/being enforced.

[apple4ever]

Exactly. This is easy for them to get around.

They are trying to solve the wrong problem.