New York S08529 prohibits the intentional release of chemicals into the atmosphere to affect temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity.

New York S08529 amends the environmental conservation law to prohibit the intentional injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals into the atmosphere for geoengineering or weather modification purposes. The bill establishes a reporting process for violations and outlines penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Public infrastructure operators must report any aircraft potentially involved in such activities. Fines collected from violations will be deposited into the air quality improvement fund.

New York S08529 prohibits the intentional release of chemicals into the atmosphere to affect temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity.

New York S08529 amends the environmental conservation law to prohibit the intentional injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals into the atmosphere for geoengineering or weather modification purposes. The bill establishes a reporting process for violations and outlines penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Public infrastructure operators must report any aircraft potentially involved in such activities. Fines collected from violations will be deposited into the air quality improvement fund.