A carbon dioxide transmission pipeline company is not required to obtain a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline certificate of authority under section 4 of this chapter if either of the following applies:

1. (1) The carbon dioxide transmission pipeline to be constructed and operated:

   1. (A) begins and ends on the surface property above the storage facility; and

   2. (B) does not cross:

      1. (i) public property;
      2. (ii) a public right-of-way; or
      3. (iii) a parcel for which the pipeline company would be required to obtain a right-of-way or easement for the pipeline.

2. (2) The surface property above the storage facility crosses only one (1) or more of the following:

   1. (A) An existing private easement.
   2. (B) A private right-of-way.

As added by P.L.25-2025, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.213-2025, SEC.133.