SPONSOR: Jordan
This bill prohibits the use of use any form of weather modification, as defined in the bill, in the State. Any individual can report instances of weather modification to the Department of Natural Resources. The Department must create an online form for such reporting and procedures to investigate whether weather modification occurred. If the Department finds that weather modification occurred, it must commence a civil action. If the court finds that a violation occurred, the court can grant relief as set forth in the bill. The Department must report any known weather modification instances to the administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration pursuant to Federal regulations. The provisions do not preclude the use of pesticides for farming or ranching purposes. This bill is similar to SB 860 (2025).
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