Prohibits atmospheric modification activities within West Virginia, establishes enforcement mechanisms, and creates the Atmospheric Oversight Fund.
Prohibits any form of atmospheric modification within or affecting West Virginia, including cloud seeding and directed-energy heating. Establishes the Atmospheric Intervention Oversight and Public Safety Act, authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to enforce the prohibition and issue cease-and-desist orders. The West Virginia Air National Guard assists in monitoring and interdicting suspected violations. The Attorney General may seek injunctive relief and civil penalties for violations. Whistleblower protections are provided for individuals reporting suspected violations.
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