20:10:01:15.06.  Individual's right to appear. Notwithstanding § 20:10:01:15.02, an individual, customer or ratepayer, or governmental representative shall be permitted to appear in person without filing a petition for leave to intervene, if the person makes a full disclosure of identity and the person's interest in the proceeding and if the contentions of the person are reasonably pertinent to the issues presented and the right to broaden the issues is disclaimed. Any person appearing pursuant to this section may not be afforded the status of a party to the proceedings.

          Source: 2 SDR 56, effective February 2, 1976; transferred from § 20:10:14:06, 12 SDR 85, effective November 24, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 25 SDR 89, effective December 27, 1998.

          General Authority:SDCL 49-1-11(2).

          Law Implemented:SDCL 49-1-11(2).