South Dakota HB1181 prohibits weather and climate modification activities and establishes penalties and reporting requirements.

South Dakota HB1181 prohibits the injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals known to cause negative health impacts into the atmosphere for weather modification purposes. It imposes a civil penalty of at least $100,000 for violations, with an additional $10,000 per day for each day the violation continues. The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources will administer a weather and climate modification monitoring fund to cover expenses related to monitoring, investigating, and enforcing the law.

South Dakota HB1181 prohibits weather and climate modification activities and establishes penalties and reporting requirements.

South Dakota HB1181 prohibits the injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals known to cause negative health impacts into the atmosphere for weather modification purposes. It imposes a civil penalty of at least $100,000 for violations, with an additional $10,000 per day for each day the violation continues. The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources will administer a weather and climate modification monitoring fund to cover expenses related to monitoring, investigating, and enforcing the law.