Terms used in chapters 49-35 to 49-40, inclusive, unless the context otherwise plainly requires, shall mean:

(1) “Consumers power district” or “district” means a district organized under this chapter or as the same may be from time to time altered or extended under the terms of this chapter;

(2) “Governing body” means the duly constituted legislative body or governing authority within and for a municipality or rural area;

(3) “Municipality” means an incorporated city or town;

(4) “Plant” or “system” means any and all property owned, used, or operated, or useful for operation, in the generation by means of water power, steam, or any means, or the transmission, distribution, sale or purchase of electrical energy for any and every useful purpose, as defined herein, which may be owned, leased, used or operated in conjunction with such power plant or system;

(5) “Power” means any and all electrical energy generated, distributed, bought or sold for purposes of lighting, heating, power, and any and every other purpose whatsoever;

(6) “Rural area” means any territory outside of a municipality.

Source: SL 1950 (SS), ch 17, § 3; SDC Supp 1960, § 52.1703.