Prohibits intentional emission of air contaminants for weather modification and requires reporting from public airports.

Iowa HF2173 prohibits the emission, injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals, compounds, substances, or apparatus into the atmosphere for weather modification or other unregulated purposes. Violators face class "D" felony charges and potential civil penalties. The bill mandates monthly reports from public airports on aircraft equipped for such activities and requires the Department of Transportation to aggregate and submit these reports to the Department of Natural Resources and law enforcement agencies. Non-compliant airports lose eligibility for state funding.

Prohibits intentional emission of air contaminants for weather modification and requires reporting from public airports.

Iowa HF2173 prohibits the emission, injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals, compounds, substances, or apparatus into the atmosphere for weather modification or other unregulated purposes. Violators face class "D" felony charges and potential civil penalties. The bill mandates monthly reports from public airports on aircraft equipped for such activities and requires the Department of Transportation to aggregate and submit these reports to the Department of Natural Resources and law enforcement agencies. Non-compliant airports lose eligibility for state funding.