This bill aims to protect landowners from deceptive practices when acquiring easements or easement options for facilities carrying carbon oxide. It establishes that individuals or agents associated with such facilities are prohibited from using deception, fraud, harassment, intimidation, misrepresentation, or threats to persuade landowners to grant easements. Aggrieved landowners are granted the right to file a lawsuit within twelve months of the alleged violation, and if the court finds in their favor, it can void the easement, order compensation to be returned, award punitive damages, issue injunctions, and prohibit the offending individual from future negotiations.

Additionally, the bill mandates that land agents representing pipeline facilities must either be employees of the facility, residents of South Dakota, or licensed real estate agents in the state. Upon receiving a court decision that favors a landowner, the Public Utilities Commission may deny permits for the proposed carbon oxide facility concerning the affected landowner's property. The bill also ensures that if the landowner prevails in court, they will be awarded costs and reasonable attorney fees, and a copy of the court's decision must be filed with the Public Utilities Commission.