Process of debt referred to debt collection agency

10:11:04:03. Process of debt referred to debt collection agency. If the center forwards a debt to a debt collection agency, the amount of the debt forwarded may not include the cost recovery fee. The debt collection agency shall add a collection charge of 20 percent to the amount of the debt referred to it by the center. Source: 43 SDR 79, effective December 5, 2016. General Authority: SDCL 1-55-14, 1-55-15(4). Law Implemented: SDCL 1-55-3(4), 1-55-14.