Any provision in this chapter, or in any rule, regulation or order issued by the board under this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, acting as a storage operator pursuant to this chapter in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, or with rules, regulations or orders issued by the board under this chapter, or voluntarily performing any act or acts which could be required by the board pursuant to this chapter, or rules, regulations or orders issued by the board under this chapter, shall not:
Cause any storage operator or transporter of carbon dioxide for storage to become, or be classified as, a common carrier or a public utility for any purpose whatsoever.
Subject the storage operator or carbon dioxide transporter to any duties, obligations or liabilities as a common carrier or public utility, under the Constitution and laws of this state.