This bill aims to protect landowners from deceptive practices when acquiring easements or easement options related to 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. If a landowner is aggrieved by such actions, they can file a lawsuit within twelve months of the alleged violation. The court has the authority to void the easement, order compensation to be returned, award punitive damages, issue injunctions, and prohibit offending individuals 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 the 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 court rules in favor of the landowner, they will be awarded costs and reasonable attorney fees.