HB 1700-FN, also known as "The Clean Atmosphere Preservation Act," establishes regulations to prevent the intentional release of polluting emissions in New Hampshire's atmosphere and at ground level. The bill prohibits activities such as weather modification, cloud seeding, and excessive electromagnetic radio frequency and microwave radiation. It also prohibits stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) and other forms of geoengineering that involve the intentional release of polluting emissions. The bill requires state officials and members of the public to report violations to the Department of Environmental Services and the county sheriffs, and provides penalties for violators. The bill also requires state climate-related appointees to take an oath of office and fulfill their obligations to protect the state and federal constitutions and New Hampshire constituents. It prohibits the carrying out of polluting activities that have been approved by the federal government within or over the state of New Hampshire. Violators of the prohibition on polluting emissions can be charged with a felony and face fines and imprisonment. The bill also encourages public participation in monitoring and reporting polluting atmospheric activities, and provides a process for investigating and responding to reports of harmful emissions and radiation. The bill may have an impact on the judicial and correctional systems, as it adds, deletes, or modifies criminal penalties. The Department of Environmental Services anticipates needing additional staff to research and enforce the requirements of the bill, and the Department of Justice may require additional attorneys to prosecute violations and respond to litigation. The potential costs and revenues associated with the bill are indeterminable, as they depend on the number of complaints, investigations, and enforcement actions that may occur. The bill also requires county sheriffs to enforce the legislation, but the cost of enforcement is unknown.