Bill > SB0723

This bill proposes to create new regulations for weather modification activities in Tennessee by defining key terms such as "cloud seeding" and "weather modification" and prohibiting weather-related companies from performing certain atmospheric interventions. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for weather-related companies to engage in activities like seeding clouds, using heat sources to influence weather patterns, modifying solar radiation through chemical releases, or altering land or water surfaces with chemicals or other materials. Any violation of these restrictions would be considered a breach of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, subjecting offending companies to potential penalties and legal remedies. The bill provides broad definitions that encompass a wide range of weather manipulation techniques, effectively creating a comprehensive ban on deliberate weather modification services within the state. These new regulations will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving businesses and organizations time to adjust to the new legal requirements. The underlying intent appears to be protecting consumers and the environment from potentially invasive or uncontrolled weather modification practices.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0723&ga=114