20:10:08:11Refund upon disconnection.

After disconnection of service and receipt of the final payment, the telecommunications company shall promptly and automatically refund the subscriber's deposit plus accrued interest, or the balance, if any, in excess of the unpaid bills for service furnished by the utility. A transfer of service from one premise to another within the service area of the utility shall not be deemed a disconnection within the meaning of this chapter, and shall not necessitate the payment of a second deposit unless a final bill has been issued at the first address.

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