40-11-2. Preemption. (1) Regulation of geologic carbon storage is of statewide concern and the state regulation of geologic carbon storage activity occupies the whole field of geologic carbon storage subject to: (a) the granting of primacy over Class VI geologic sequestration wells; and (b) relevant federal law. (2) The legislative body of a political subdivision may enact, amend, or enforce a local ordinance, resolution, or rule consistent with the political subdivision's general land use authority that: (a) regulates only surface activity that is incidental to geologic carbon storage activity; (b) does not effectively or unduly limit, ban, or prohibit geologic carbon storage activity; and (c) is not otherwise preempted by state or federal law.
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