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This bill defines and prohibits geoengineering in Mississippi, which is described as the intentional injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals into the atmosphere to affect temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity. The bill provides legislative findings acknowledging potential federal government experiments involving chemical atmospheric dispersal and recognizing that the health and environmental risks of such activities are not well understood. It amends existing environmental law to give the Mississippi Air and Water Pollution Control Commission the authority to prohibit geoengineering and establish strict penalties for violations. Specifically, any entity or individual engaging in geoengineering would commit a felony, face a minimum fine of $500,000, potentially be imprisoned for at least two years, and be subject to additional penalties for each day of violation. The law aims to protect public health and welfare while giving the environmental commission comprehensive power to regulate and prevent atmospheric chemical interventions. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing time for stakeholders to understand and prepare for the new regulations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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