Florida Republican introduces bill to ban ‘weather modification activities’
By
Annabella Rosciglione
December 3, 2024 2:11 pm
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A Republican in the Florida Senate introduced a bill to ban activities that would change weather patterns.
Although no such activities exist that have the ability to change the weather, state Sen. Ileana Garcia introduced the “Weather Modification Activities” bill to prohibit any actions that would affect the weather. The legislation would ban “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.”
“The bill essentially repeals outdated provisions related to various aspects of the weather modification law, including definitions, licensing requirements, and the processes surrounding the application and issuance of licenses,” Garcia said in a statement to Newsweek explaining the bill’s purpose. “More specifically, it prohibits certain acts intended to influence temperature, weather patterns, or sunlight intensity within our state’s atmosphere.
“In summary, this legislation will enhance our regulatory framework to safeguard against improper use while promoting responsible practices in weather modification,” she continued.
According to the bill, any person or corporation that commits a weather modification in violation of the legislation will be charged with a second-degree misdemeanor and fined up to $10,000.
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