The requirement of an early payment of bills may be applied in lieu of a deposit. For early payment, early disconnection shall be proper when a customer fails to pay a bill within a minimum of five working days. However, placement on an early payment plan shall only apply to those from whom a utility may, in accordance with this chapter, require a deposit, and such treatment shall end when an applicant or customer establishes credit that would under § 20:10:19:11 result in the return of a deposit.

Source: 3 SDR 2, effective July 19, 1976; 12 SDR 86, effective November 24, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986.

General Authority: SDCL 49-34A-4.

Law Implemented: SDCL 49-34A-3 , 49-34A-4 , 49-34A-27.