Section 22-3-81. Definitions

   As used in this article:

   (1) "Pipeline" means a pipeline constructed or to be constructed as a common carrier in interstate or intrastate commerce for the transportation of petroleum or petroleum products in or through this state.

   (2) "Pipeline company" means a corporation organized under the laws of this state or which is organized under the laws of another state and is authorized to do business in this state and which is specifically authorized by its charter or articles of incorporation to construct and operate pipelines for the transportation of petroleum and petroleum products.

   (3) "Pipeline facility" or "pipeline facilities" means and includes the pipeline and all equipment or facilities, including lateral lines, essential to the operation of the pipeline but shall not include any storage tank or storage facility which is not being constructed as a part of the operation of the pipeline.

Code 1981, § 22-3-81, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 161, § 2.