20:10:01:01.01.  Definitions. 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).