If this bill were to become law, it would significantly update current statutes regarding weather control and cloud modification in Arizona. The bill proposes to repeal remove the existing licensing, reporting, fee, and penalty regulations associated with these activities, effectively eliminating the requirement for individuals or corporations to obtain a license from the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) for weather control operations. Additionally, it would repeal Title 45, chapter 9, which currently governs these regulations. Furthermore, the bill introduces a new prohibition that forbids any person from intentionally injecting, releasing, or dispensing any chemical or apparatus within Arizona with the intent to affect temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity. This change aims to establish a clear legal boundary against geoengineering practices, thereby updating the state's approach to climate modification. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline regulations while imposing new restrictions on specific activities related to weather manipulation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 45-117, 49-119, 45-113, 45-115, 45-116, 45-183, 45-273, 45-292, 45-411.01, 45-467, 45-476.01, 45-595, 45-612, 45-703, 45-871.01, 45-874.01, 45-1021, 45-1041, 45-1205, 45-1603, 45-1605, 35-190, 35-313