Tennessee SB1033 amends state law to prohibit weather modification and establishes penalties for violations.

Tennessee SB1033 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to prohibit the intentional injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals into the atmosphere for the purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity. It also makes it an offense to supply such chemicals with knowledge they will be used for weather modification. The bill establishes a fine of $100,000 per violation and authorizes the attorney general and local district attorneys to investigate reports of weather modification. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.

Tennessee SB1033 amends state law to prohibit weather modification and establishes penalties for violations.

Tennessee SB1033 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to prohibit the intentional injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals into the atmosphere for the purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity. It also makes it an offense to supply such chemicals with knowledge they will be used for weather modification. The bill establishes a fine of $100,000 per violation and authorizes the attorney general and local district attorneys to investigate reports of weather modification. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.