For the purposes of §§ 49-31-29 and 49-31-30 the following terms have the meanings ascribed to them as follows:

(1) “Party line” means a subscribers’ line telephone circuit, consisting of two or more main telephone stations connected therewith, each station with a distinctive ring or telephone number;

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(2) “Emergency” means a situation in which property or human life are in jeopardy, and the prompt summoning of aid is essential.

Source: SL 1959, ch 49, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 13.1629.