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 removes references to carbon dioxide from the definitions and regulations pertaining to common pipeline carriers, thereby limiting the scope of common carrier status to crude petroleum, gas, and coal.

Additionally, the bill repeals section 38-22-10, which previously addressed the exercise of public domain in geological storage of carbon dioxide. The amendments emphasize a shift away from allowing eminent domain for carbon dioxide-related projects, reflecting a legislative intent to restrict the development of infrastructure associated with carbon capture and storage in North Dakota.

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