The Public Utilities Commission upon complaint or on its own initiative and whenever it may deem it necessary in the performance of its duties may investigate and examine the condition and operation of public utilities or any particular public utility. In conducting such investigations, the commission may proceed either with or without a hearing as it may deem best but it shall make no order without affording the parties affected thereby a hearing.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 49-34A-39

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.

Source: SL 1975, ch 283, § 29.