S.D. Codified Laws § 49-34A-39
Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
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.
SDCL 49-34A-39