Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 38 - PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION
Chapter 38.5 - UTILITY DIVISION
Subchapter 38.5.33 - Telecommunications Service Standards
Rule 38.5.3334 - CUSTOMER DEPOSITS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

(1) Deposit requirements for business and residential service must comply with ARM 38.5.1101, et seq. A carrier may not collect a deposit in order to initiate local exchange service to a subscriber who participates in the Montana Telephone Assistance Program and who has also subscribed to toll blocking, except that a deposit may be required for optional local calling features and services subscribed to by the program participant.