Section 31.21.01.101 - DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS01.Residential Customers. Utilities will not demand or hold a deposit from any current residential customer or applicant for residential service without proof that the customer or applicant is likely to be a credit risk or to damage the utility's property. A lack of previous history with the utility does not, in itself, constitute such proof. Utilities will not demand or hold a deposit under this rule as a condition of service from a residential customer or applicant unless one or more of the following criteria applies: a. The customer or applicant has outstanding a prior residential service account with the utility that accrued within the last four (4) years and at the time of application for service remains unpaid and not in dispute.b. The customer's or applicant's service from the utility has been terminated within the last four (4) years for one (1) or more of the following reasons: i. Nonpayment of any undisputed delinquent bill;ii. Obtaining, diverting or using service without the utility's authorization or knowledge.c. The utility has determined that information provided by the applicant upon application for service is materially false or materially misrepresents the applicant's true status.d. The applicant has not had service with the utility for a period of at least twelve (12) consecutive months during the last four (4) years, and does not pass an objective credit screen.e. The applicant requests service at a residence where a former customer who owes a past due balance for service incurred at that location still resides.f. The utility has given the customer two (2) or more written final notices of termination within the last twelve (12) consecutive months.02.Small Commercial Customers. Utilities will not demand or hold a deposit as a condition of service from any current small commercial customer or applicant for small commercial service unless one or more of the following criteria apply: a. Any criteria listed in Rule Subsection 101.01 are present.b. The applicant has not had previous service with that utility.03.Bankrupt Customers. If an applicant or a customer has sought any form of relief under the Federal Bankruptcy Laws, has been brought within the jurisdiction of the bankruptcy court for any reason in an involuntary manner, or has had a receiver appointed in a state court proceeding, then deposit may be demanded as allowed by the Federal Bankruptcy Laws.Idaho Admin. Code r. 31.21.01.101