Prohibits weather and climate modification activities and provides penalties for violations.
South Dakota HB1271 prohibits the injection, release, or dispersion of certain chemicals into the atmosphere for weather modification purposes. The bill establishes a weather and climate modification monitoring fund to collect fines and defray expenses. It mandates reporting by airport operators and creates an online form for reporting suspected violations. The Department of Transportation forwards reports to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, which investigates complaints and assesses penalties.
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