Idaho H0977 revises cloud seeding provisions, exempting state-funded projects from liability claims and requiring legislative approval for new.

Idaho H0977 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding cloud seeding. The bill exempts cloud seeding projects funded by the state or authorized by the state water resource board from any claims of liability, including trespass or nuisance. It also mandates legislative approval for any new cloud seeding projects. The bill recommends continued research on cloud seeding's effectiveness and requires the water resource board to assess basins that could benefit from the program. It also establishes penalties for unauthorized cloud seeding.

Idaho H0977 revises cloud seeding provisions, exempting state-funded projects from liability claims and requiring legislative approval for new.

Idaho H0977 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding cloud seeding. The bill exempts cloud seeding projects funded by the state or authorized by the state water resource board from any claims of liability, including trespass or nuisance. It also mandates legislative approval for any new cloud seeding projects. The bill recommends continued research on cloud seeding's effectiveness and requires the water resource board to assess basins that could benefit from the program. It also establishes penalties for unauthorized cloud seeding.