The bill enacts a new provision under R.S. 30:2057(A)(3) that prohibits individuals from intentionally injecting, releasing, applying, or dispersing any chemical or substance into the atmosphere within Louisiana for the purpose of affecting temperature, weather, climate, or sunlight intensity. However, exceptions are made for the use of fire retardants or suppressants and for the aerial application of seeds, fertilizers, or pesticides at altitudes below one thousand feet for agricultural or forestry purposes. The bill also establishes a reporting mechanism for individuals who observe potential violations, allowing them to report such activities to the relevant department, which will maintain a public record of these reports.

Additionally, the bill repeals Chapter 25 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, which previously addressed similar matters regarding the intentional release of substances into the atmosphere. This repeal indicates a shift in regulatory approach, consolidating the prohibitions and reporting requirements under the new provision while eliminating outdated legal language.

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