This bill establishes a new legal framework in Oklahoma regarding weather modification by prohibiting the intentional injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals or substances into the atmosphere with the intent to affect temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity. Violators of this law will be classified as guilty of a first-degree misdemeanor and may face fines up to $10,000. This new provision will be codified as Section 2-5-131 of Title 27A in the Oklahoma Statutes.

Additionally, the bill repeals multiple sections of the Oklahoma Weather Modification Act, specifically 82 O.S. 2021, Sections 1087.1 through 1087.20, and 1801.1, 1801.2, and 1801.4, effectively nullifying previous regulations related to weather modification practices. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 82-1087.1, 82-1087.2, 82-1087.3, 82-1087.4, 82-1087.5, 82-1087.6, 82-1087.7, 82-1087.8, 82-1087.9, 82-1087.10, 82-1087.11, 82-1087.12, 82-1087.13, 82-1087.14, 82-1087.15, 82-1087.16, 82-1087.17, 82-1087.18, 82-1087.19, 82-1087.20, 82-1801.1, 82-1801.2, 82-1801.4