SDCL § 49-41B-24: Permit for energy conversion facilities, AC/DC conversion facilities, or transmission facilities--Complete findings by commission required within year of application.

Within twelve months of receipt of the initial application for a permit for the construction of energy conversion facilities, AC/DC conversion facilities, or transmission facilities, the commission shall make complete findings in rendering a decision regarding whether a permit should be granted, denied, or granted upon such terms, conditions or modifications of the construction, operation, or maintenance as the commission deems appropriate.