Arizona SB1098 prohibits intentional climate modification within state borders, with exceptions for certain activities.

Arizona SB1098 amends state statutes to prohibit the intentional injection, release, or dispensing of any substance to affect temperature, climate, weather, or sunlight intensity within Arizona. Exceptions include normal aircraft operations producing water vapor trails and emissions from lawful industrial, agricultural, transportation, fire suppression, emergency response, or public safety activities. The Department of Environmental Quality must establish a complaint process for alleged violations, which may involve investigations and coordination with state or federal authorities.

Arizona SB1098 prohibits intentional climate modification within state borders, with exceptions for certain activities.

Arizona SB1098 amends state statutes to prohibit the intentional injection, release, or dispensing of any substance to affect temperature, climate, weather, or sunlight intensity within Arizona. Exceptions include normal aircraft operations producing water vapor trails and emissions from lawful industrial, agricultural, transportation, fire suppression, emergency response, or public safety activities. The Department of Environmental Quality must establish a complaint process for alleged violations, which may involve investigations and coordination with state or federal authorities.