§ 23-15-101 - Common carriers -- Eminent domain.
               	 		
23-15-101.    Common carriers -- Eminent domain.
    (a)  All  pipeline companies operating in this state are given the right of  eminent domain and are declared to be common carriers, except pipelines  operated for conveying natural gas for public utility service.
(b)  The  procedure to be followed in the exercise of the right shall be the same  as prescribed in    18-15-1201 et seq. relating to railroad companies,  telegraph companies, and telephone companies.