All applications to the Public Utilities Commission under the provisions of §§ 49-34A-29 and 49-34A-30 shall be disposed of promptly, and in any event within thirty days after petition is filed with the commission unless, for good cause, it is necessary to continue consideration thereof for a longer period. Whenever such application is continued beyond said thirtyday period the commission shall enter its order effecting such continuance and stating fully therein the facts requiring continuance for a designated period of time.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 49-34A-31

  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.

Source: SL 1975, ch 283, § 22; SL 1976, ch 296, § 23.