10 : 11 : 03 : 01 . Procedure for debt referral. Before any debt is referred to the center for collection, the referring entity shall:

1. (1) Make a determination that debt is a bad debt;
2. (2) Provide final notification to the debtor; and
3. (3) Ensure that 14 days have elapsed since final notification was sent to the debtor.

Source: 43 SDR 79 , effective December 5, 2016 .

General Authority: SDCL 1-55-15(5).

Law Implemented: SDCL 1-55-1(5) , 1-55-7.