This bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning the regulation of common carrier status for carbon dioxide transporters and the exercise of eminent domain related to carbon dioxide infrastructure. Notably, it introduces a prohibition on the exercise of eminent domain for constructing infrastructure associated with carbon dioxide transport for disposal in geological storage or geological sequestration. 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.

Furthermore, the bill repeals section 38-22-10, which previously addressed the exercise of public domain in geological storage of carbon dioxide. The amendments aim to clarify the legal framework surrounding the transportation of energy resources while explicitly excluding carbon dioxide from certain regulatory provisions, thereby reflecting a shift in policy regarding carbon dioxide management in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 32-15-02, 49-19-01, 49-19-11, 49-19-19, 38-22-10
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Mathern: 32-15-02, 49-19-01, 49-19-11, 49-19-19, 38-22-10
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 32-15-02, 49-19-01, 49-19-11, 49-19-19, 38-22-10