The bill establishes a moratorium on the construction of carbon dioxide pipelines in South Dakota by prohibiting the issuance of permits for such transmission facilities until specific conditions are met. The new legal language stipulates that the commission may not issue a permit unless the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has finalized safety rules for carbon dioxide pipelines, the commission has verified compliance with these rules, and the application meets any additional requirements set by the commission to ensure public safety.

Furthermore, the bill includes a provision that allows for the repeal of this moratorium once the attorney general certifies to the South Dakota Code Commission that the proposed safety rules have been finalized and adopted. This creates a clear pathway for the resumption of pipeline construction contingent upon the establishment of adequate safety regulations.