S.D. Codified Laws § 49-41B-24 (2026)
Within twelve months of receipt of the initial application for a permit for the construction of energy conversion facilities, AC/DC conversion facilities, or transmission facilities, the commission shall make complete findings in rendering a decision regarding whether a permit should be granted, denied, or granted upon such terms, conditions or modifications of the construction, operation, or maintenance as the commission deems appropriate.
Source: SL 1977, ch 390 , § 18; SL 1980, ch 328 , § 2; SL 1981, ch 341 ; SL 2006, ch 242 , § 5; SL 2009, ch 243 , § 3; SL 2015, ch 235 , § 2.