Iowa SF2208 prohibits geoengineering activities, including cloud seeding and weather engineering, with penalties for violations.

Iowa SF2208 establishes penalties for geoengineering activities, specifically prohibiting the deliberate release of pollutants into the atmosphere via cloud seeding or weather engineering. The bill defines "polluting atmospheric activity" as the intentional discharge of various substances that may harm health, the environment, or agriculture. Violators face class "D" felony charges, with each day of violation treated as a separate offense. The Department of Public Safety is authorized to issue cease and desist orders with the weight of a court order. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

Iowa SF2208 prohibits geoengineering activities, including cloud seeding and weather engineering, with penalties for violations.

Iowa SF2208 establishes penalties for geoengineering activities, specifically prohibiting the deliberate release of pollutants into the atmosphere via cloud seeding or weather engineering. The bill defines "polluting atmospheric activity" as the intentional discharge of various substances that may harm health, the environment, or agriculture. Violators face class "D" felony charges, with each day of violation treated as a separate offense. The Department of Public Safety is authorized to issue cease and desist orders with the weight of a court order. The bill takes effect upon enactment.