10:11:04:04.  Death of debtor. If the center determines that a debtor is deceased, the center shall suspend collection efforts and attempt to confirm the debtor's death. If confirmed, the center may not refer the debt to a collection agency, shall close the file, and return the debt to the referring entity for final disposition.

          Source: 43 SDR 79, effective December 5, 2016.

          General Authority: SDCL 1-55-14.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 1-55-14.