Bill > H3915

This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to prohibit intentional geoengineering activities that aim to manipulate weather, temperature, or sunlight intensity within the state's borders. Specifically, the bill makes it a felony to inject, release, or disperse chemicals, substances, or energy frequencies into the atmosphere with the purpose of affecting weather systems or sunlight intensity, including aerosol injection techniques. Violators can face up to ten years in prison and fines of at least $500,000 per day of violation. The bill requires the Department of Environmental Services to make public information about the harmful health and property effects of such atmospheric interventions and removes any Freedom of Information Act restrictions on related documents. The legislation also grants private citizens the right to file actions against the federal government for destruction of health and personal property, with provisions for whistleblower immunity. An exception is made for cloud seeding done through publicly approved contracts. The bill aims to protect public health and welfare by preventing unauthorized atmospheric manipulation, reflecting growing concerns about potential risks associated with large-scale geoengineering efforts.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3915&session=126&summary=B