This bill proposes the creation of a new chapter in Title 23.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, focusing on harmful atmospheric activities. It defines key terms such as "aircraft," "cloud seeding," "stratospheric aerosol injection," and "weather engineering," and establishes that individuals are prohibited from engaging in polluting atmospheric activities or using unidentified aircraft for such purposes. Violators of this law would be guilty of a class C felony, facing fines of up to $500,000. The bill also includes exemptions for individuals operating aircraft for agricultural purposes.

Additionally, the bill outlines reporting and investigative requirements, allowing individuals to report suspected harmful atmospheric activities to local sheriffs. It mandates that sheriffs investigate credible reports and provides a framework for the director of the Department of Environmental Quality and sheriffs to monitor and enforce compliance with the law. The bill emphasizes the importance of public involvement in reporting incidents and establishes procedures for emergency measurements and enforcement actions against violators, including the cessation of operations and potential criminal investigations.