Definitions.
Effective Dec 26, 200633 SDR 107Source: 2 SDR 56, effective February 2, 1976; transferred from § 20:10:14:01, 12 SDR 85, effective November 24, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 33 SDR 107, effective December 26, 2006. | General Authority: SDCL 49-1-11(2) ,( 4). | Law Implemented: SDCL 49-1-11(2) ,( 4).
Terms used in this chapter mean:
- (1) "Commission," the Public Utilities Commission of the state of South Dakota;
- (2) "Applicant" or "petitioner," a party seeking approval, authority, or other relief; or any person who notifies the commission of a proposed change in gas, electric, or common carrier rates;
- (3) "Complainant," a party who files a complaint;
- (4) "Consumer complaint," any complaint other than a complaint filed by a telecommunications company, utility company, or a person involved in the generation, transmission, or distribution of energy;
- (5) "Party," a person by or against whom a proceeding is commenced or a person admitted by the commission or properly seeking and entitled as of right to be admitted as a party;
- (6) "Respondent," a party who is complained against, or a party investigated or ordered to show cause.
Source: 2 SDR 56, effective February 2, 1976; transferred from § 20:10:14:01, 12 SDR 85, effective November 24, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 33 SDR 107, effective December 26, 2006.
General Authority: SDCL 49-1-11(2) ,( 4).
Law Implemented: SDCL 49-1-11(2) ,( 4).