HB1181

South Dakota would ban weather and climate modification activities, prohibiting anyone from releasing chemicals or substances into the atmosphere with the intent to alter weather, temperature, sunlight, or climate. Violators would face civil penalties, with fines directed to a new "weather and climate modification monitoring fund" used by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to investigate complaints and monitor compliance. The bill creates no exceptions and provides the state with enforcement authority over these activities.

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