Each recipient is responsible for proper care of telecommunications equipment provided by the program, and an authorized provider may determine a recipient ineligible for continued or future participation if:

1. (1) Equipment has been subjected to abuse, misuse, or unauthorized repair by the recipient;
2. (2) The recipient failed to provide a police report of stolen equipment; or

3. (3) The recipient has lost previously issued equipment.

   Recipients must follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance procedures for all equipment and must report any problems with the equipment to the provider.

Source: 41 SDR 53, effective October 8, 2014.

General Authority: SDCL 28-9-44 , 49-31-56.1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-9-44 , 49-31-47.