S.D. Admin. R. 20:10:10:10

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 159, June 17, 2024

Section 20:10:10:10 - Insufficient reasons for disconnection

A telecommunications company may not disconnect service to a subscriber solely on the following grounds:

(1) Failure of the subscriber to pay for merchandise, pay-per-call charges, or special services purchased from the company. Special services do not include charges for telephone installations or moves or other acts performed in accordance with tariff filings;

(2) The subscriber's failure to pay for a different class of telecommunications service received at a different location; or

(3) The subscriber's failure to pay a bill for which the subscriber is a guarantor.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:10:10:10

SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 85, effective 11/24/1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective 7/1/1986; 21 SDR 81, effective 11/3/1994.

General Authority: SDCL 49-31-5.

Law Implemented: SDCL 49-31-5.