1. (1) A party that has filed a complete and effective complaint or initial pleading may amend the filing without leave of the Commission at any time before:

   1. (a) a responsive pleading has been filed; or
   2. (b) the time for filing a responsive pleading has expired.
2. (2) If a defect in a complaint or initial pleading does not affect the substantial rights of the parties, it does not require amendment.
3. (3) After a responsive pleading has been filed or the deadline for filing a responsive pleading has passed, a party may amend an initial pleading only with leave from the Commission.

KEY: public utilities, administrative proceedings, electronic filings and meetings, confidential information

Date of Last Change: May 10, 2018

Notice of Continuation: February 28, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 54-1-1; 54-1-3; 54-1-6; 54-3-21; 54-4-1; 54-4-1.5; 54-4-2; 54-7-17; 63G-4