Bill
LC 2241
Summary of LC 2241: Prohibiting Weather Modification Bill OverviewThis bill, titled "Prohibiting Weather Modification", aims to prohibit the practice of weather modification within
This bill, titled "Prohibiting Weather Modification", aims to prohibit the practice of weather modification within the state. The bill was introduced on December 07, 2024 but died in the legislative process.
The main components of the bill are:
Ban on Weather Modification Activities: The bill would make it unlawful for any person, corporation, or government agency to engage in weather modification activities, defined as "any activity intended to change or influence the weather".
Enforcement and Penalties: Violations of the ban would be subject to civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation. The bill grants the state environmental agency authority to investigate suspected violations and take enforcement action.
Exemptions: The bill includes an exemption for legitimate meteorological research and reporting activities that do not have the intent to modify weather patterns.
Rulemaking Authority: The state environmental agency would be granted the authority to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement and enforce the weather modification ban.
If enacted, this bill would have several key impacts:
It would effectively end all commercial and government-sponsored weather modification programs, such as cloud seeding for precipitation enhancement or hail suppression.
Private citizens, companies, or government entities would be prohibited from engaging in any intentional weather modification activities within the state's borders.
The state environmental agency would take on new responsibilities to monitor and enforce the weather modification ban, likely requiring additional resources and staffing.
Legitimate meteorological research could continue, provided it does not have the stated goal of manipulating weather patterns.
Overall, the bill represents a sweeping prohibition on weather modification activities in the state, with the intent of preserving natural weather patterns and preventing potentially harmful human interference.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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