Bill > H4010

This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to strengthen regulations on air contaminants, specifically targeting geoengineering activities. The bill prohibits the intentional injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals, compounds, substances, or energy frequencies into the atmosphere with the purpose of manipulating temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity. This includes a ban on using aerosol injections to intensify weather systems in ways that could harm persons or damage property. The legislation requires the Department of Environmental Services to make public information about the harmful health and property effects of atmospheric chemical releases. The bill provides limited exceptions for cloud seeding done through publicly approved contracts or lawful crop dusting. Additionally, the bill mandates that no exemptions under the state Freedom of Information Act can prevent the release of documents related to stratospheric aerosol injection or other prohibited atmospheric manipulations. The bill reflects South Carolina's intent to protect public health and environmental welfare by regulating potentially harmful atmospheric interventions, and it will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4010&session=126&summary=B