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 or disperse chemicals or manipulate energy frequencies in the atmosphere for these purposes, particularly targeting geoengineering practices that could harm public health or property. 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. 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, such as 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