The bill establishes regulations regarding atmospheric geoengineering in Wyoming, prohibiting the intentional injection or release of chemicals into the atmosphere aimed at altering temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity. It mandates that the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality conduct air quality testing at sites where geoengineering activities are reported or suspected, utilizing specific scientific methods to assess metal concentrations in precipitation. Additionally, the bill includes protections against retaliation for individuals who report suspected violations of these regulations.

To incorporate this new regulation, the bill creates a new section in the Wyoming Statutes (W.S. 35-11-2201) and amends the definitions section to include this new provision. It also clarifies that existing contracts with the state will not be affected by the new law and states that the act will take effect immediately upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35-11-103