20:10:07:04Disputes.

In the event of a dispute between a subscriber and a telecommunications company concerning any bill, the telecommunications company may require the subscriber to pay the undisputed portion of the bill to avoid disconnection of service for nonpayment. The telecommunications company shall make an appropriate investigation and shall report the results of the investigation to the customer and to the commission, if involved.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 85, effective November 24, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986.