For the purposes of §§ 49-31-29 and 49-31-30 the following terms have the meanings ascribed to them as follows:

1. (1) "Party line" means a subscribers' line telephone circuit, consisting of two or more main telephone stations connected therewith, each station with a distinctive ring or telephone number;
2. (2) "Emergency" means a situation in which property or human life are in jeopardy, and the prompt summoning of aid is essential.

Source: SL 1959, ch 49 , § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 13.1629.