(a) When, in the judgment of the utility, tile credit standing of an applicant or a consumer justifies the charge, a deposit shall be required. This deposit shall not be less than the charge for the 2 highest months consumption and may be increased as necessary to protect the interests of the utility.

(b) All existing deposits shall be reviewed and refunded if the consumer’s credit standing is satisfactory.

History: Rule 4-80, eff 1 Apr 80, Deposits.