If passed, this bill would take effect 07/01/25. The article focuses on the Florida bill, but also discusses bills to stop weather engineering in other US states, including Tennessee and New Hampshire.
Repeals several provisions relating to the definitions, purpose, licensing requirements, applications, proof of financial responsibility requirements, license issuance and discipline provisions, publication of notice of intention to operate requirements, required contents of the notice of intention, publication of the notice of intention requirements, proof of publication requirements, record and reports of operations requirements, provision of emergency licenses, and suspension or revocation of licenses, respectively, of the weather modification law.
Prohibits the “injection, release, or dispersion, by any means, of a chemical, a chemical compound, a substance, or an apparatus into the atmosphere within the borders of this state for the express purpose of affecting the temperature, the weather, or the intensity of sunlight.” Violators could face stiff penalties, including fines of up to $10,000 and potential misdemeanor charges.