South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY
Article 20:10 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Chapter 20:10:10 - Disconnection of telecommunications service
Section 20:10:10:04 - Other reasons for disconnection
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
In addition to nonpayment of past-due bills, a telecommunications company may disconnect a subscriber for any of the following reasons:
(1) Violation of governmental or telecommunications company rules set forth in subdivision 20:10:09:03(5). Before disconnecting the subscriber, the company must inform the subscriber of the violation by telephone or by mail;
(2) Failure to comply with an agreement to liquidate a continuing debt as described in subdivision 20:10:10:03(4). Before disconnecting the subscriber, the company must attempt to inform the subscriber of its intent to disconnect by telephone or mail;
(3) Failure to pay an increased deposit as described in § 20:10:08:03. Before disconnecting the subscriber, the company must attempt to inform the subscriber of its intent to disconnect by telephone or mail;
(4) Failure to pay an undisputed bill for telecommunications charges owed to an interstate carrier, except for pay-per-call charges, for whom a telecommunications company is acting as a billing agent. Before disconnecting the subscriber, the company must comply with the requirements of § 20:10:10:03.
General Authority: SDCL 49-31-5.
Law Implemented: SDCL 49-31-5.
