This bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning the regulation of common carrier status for carbon dioxide pipelines and the exercise of eminent domain. Notably, it introduces a prohibition on the use of eminent domain for constructing infrastructure related to carbon capture, solar energy, wind energy, hydrogen energy, and carbon dioxide transport for geological storage or sequestration. The bill also repeals a section related to the exercise of public domain in geological storage of carbon dioxide, indicating a shift in policy regarding the management and regulation of carbon dioxide pipelines.

Additionally, the bill modifies definitions and provisions related to common pipeline carriers, specifically removing references to carbon dioxide in the context of transportation and discrimination regulations. It clarifies that common pipeline carriers must accept and transport oil, gas, and coal without discrimination, while explicitly excluding carbon dioxide from these provisions. The amendments aim to redefine the scope of common carrier operations and limit the use of eminent domain in the context of carbon dioxide infrastructure, reflecting a significant policy change in North Dakota's approach to energy and environmental management.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 32-15-02, 49-19-01, 49-19-11, 49-19-19, 38-22-10