This bill proposes significant updates to current statutes regarding solar radiation management in Arizona. It introduces new prohibitions against intentionally injecting, releasing, or dispensing materials for solar radiation management within the state, as outlined in A. Additionally, it restricts political subdivisions, including public universities and private entities receiving public funds, from providing grants for the development of solar radiation management technologies, as stated in B. Furthermore, the bill establishes a process for residents to submit complaints to the Attorney General regarding violations of these prohibitions, detailing the necessary information required for such complaints in C. The Attorney General is mandated to investigate credible complaints and may also pursue investigations based on reasonable suspicion of violations, as indicated in D and E. If a violation is found, the Attorney General can file an action in superior court, which is required to award injunctive relief and reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party, as specified in F. The bill also defines "solar radiation management" to clarify the scope of the prohibitions, as noted in G.

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Introduced Version: 49-119