Bill > H3083

This bill amends South Carolina's air quality regulations to explicitly prohibit geoengineering activities within the state. Specifically, the bill adds language to Section 48-1-110 of the state code that makes it unlawful to intentionally inject, release, disperse, or emit chemicals, substances, or other air contaminants with the purpose of manipulating temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity. The bill's preamble acknowledges documented federal government geoengineering experiments and expresses concern about the potential risks to human health and environmental welfare from such activities. The legislation is framed as a protective measure for public health, with the stated intent of safeguarding South Carolinians while still allowing authorized activities under state law. The bill would take effect upon receiving the Governor's approval, empowering the Department of Environmental Services to enforce this new prohibition on intentional atmospheric modification within the state's borders.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3083&session=126&summary=B