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This bill amends Tennessee law to criminalize weather modification activities, specifically making it a Class A misdemeanor to intentionally inject, release, or disperse chemicals into the atmosphere with the purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity. The bill establishes that not only is the direct action of weather modification illegal, but also supplying materials intended for such purposes is prohibited if the supplier knows or suspects they will be used for weather modification. Under the new law, individuals found in violation can face criminal misdemeanor charges and a mandatory fine of $100,000 per violation, with each instance of injection or supply considered a separate violation. The bill also empowers the attorney general, local district attorneys, and state agencies to investigate credible reports of potential weather modification activities or harmful consequences that might be related to such activities. The law will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to any conduct occurring on or after that date, reflecting growing concerns about potential environmental manipulation and its potential unintended consequences.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1033&ga=114