The "South Carolina Clean Air Act" aims to amend the existing South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically Section 48-1-110, to enhance regulations regarding air contaminants. The bill prohibits the intentional emission of any air contaminant intended to affect temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity. It establishes that it is unlawful for any person to inject, release, or disperse chemicals or substances in the atmosphere for these purposes, particularly targeting geoengineering practices such as aerosol injection. However, exceptions are made for cloud seeding conducted under publicly approved contracts and lawful crop dusting activities.

Additionally, the bill mandates the Department of Environmental Services to provide public information on the harmful effects of atmospheric chemical releases on health and property. It ensures transparency by stating that no exemptions to the state Freedom of Information Act will prevent the release of documents related to prohibited activities like stratospheric aerosol injection. The act will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

Statutes affected:
02/13/2025: 48-1-110
Latest Version: 48-1-110