Under existing law, certain measures are provided to maintain and improve air quality in this state. This bill would prohibit the dispersion of compounds or substances into the atmosphere for the purpose of affecting the weather. This bill would provide a criminal penalty for violations. This bill would create the Alabama Air Pollution Control Fund to be used for reducing air pollution in this state. This bill would also require the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to administer this fund and to establish an email address and online form to be used by persons reporting violations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 41-4-80, 41-4-96