Ownership and control of carbon dioxide -- Liability

The sequestration operator shall be the owner of the carbon dioxide injected into and stored in a sequestration reservoir approved under KRS 353.411 to 353.459 and shall maintain ownership and control until the cabinet issues a completion certificate. While the sequestration operator has ownership, the sequestration operator is liable for any damage the carbon dioxide may cause, including damage caused by carbon dioxide that escapes from the sequestration facility.