Early payment of bills may be required in lieu of a deposit. Early disconnection after early billing is proper if a subscriber fails to pay within the shorter payment period of ten days. However, placement on an early payment list may only apply to those from whom a telecommunications company may, in accordance with this chapter, require a deposit, and such placement must end when an applicant or subscriber establishes credit that would under § 20:10:08:12 result in the return of a deposit.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 85, effective November 24, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 21 SDR 81, effective November 3, 1994.

General Authority: SDCL 49-31-5.

Law Implemented: SDCL 49-31-5.