MS HB791

Amends Section 11-27-47 of Mississippi Code to require oil and gas pipelines built, constructed, or extended using eminent domain to operate as common carriers.

Applies to existing pipelines that were built using eminent domain power, requiring them to operate as common carriers as a condition of that exercise.

Requires entities building new pipelines on or after July 1, 2019 to declare on a State Oil and Gas Board form whether they intend to exercise eminent domain, with notice that doing so triggers common carrier operation requirements.

Prohibits entities from exercising eminent domain for pipeline construction or extension until making the required declaration, and mandates common carrier operation for any pipeline built using eminent domain.

Takes effect July 1, 2019.