South Carolina: BILL S0110
IntroducedAir Quality
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 48-1-110, Relating In Part To Unlawful Discharges Of Air Contaminants, So As To Prohibit The Emission Of Any Air Contaminant Whose Purpose Is To Affect Temperature, Weather, Or Sunlight Intensity.
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The proposed bill, titled "Air Quality," seeks to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically Section 48-1-110, which addresses unlawful discharges of air contaminants. If enacted, the legislation will introduce a prohibition on the emission of air contaminants that are intended to influence temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity. This law would impose stricter regulations on air quality management, narrowing the scope of permissible emissions for various industries and activities within the state. Companies or entities engaged in practices that could potentially alter environmental conditions would need to reevaluate their operations to ensure compliance with the new standards. They would be required to develop and implement strategies to mitigate emissions that may fall under the newly established restrictions, possibly incurring additional costs for monitoring, reporting, and adopting cleaner technologies. Furthermore, this bill signals a shift towards more proactive environmental stewardship in South Carolina, emphasizing public health and safety by aiming to limit activities that could disrupt natural air quality balance. It reflects growing concerns about climate change and its associated impacts, offering a legislative framework to curb potentially harmful air emissions. If passed, stakeholders in sectors that may affect air quality must be prepared to adapt their practices to align with these new legal requirements.
History
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- Wed 11 Dec 2024 Prefiled
- Wed 11 Dec 2024 Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
- Tue 14 Jan 2025 Introduced and read first time
- Tue 14 Jan 2025 Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
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South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 110
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A bill
TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 48-1-110, RELATING IN PART TO UNLAWFUL DISCHARGES OF AIR CONTAMINANTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE EMISSION OF ANY AIR CONTAMINANT WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO AFFECT TEMPERATURE, WEATHER, OR SUNLIGHT INTENSITY.
Whereas, it is documented that the federal government or other entities acting on the federal government's behalf or at the federal government's request may conduct geoengineering experiments by intentionally dispersing chemicals into the atmosphere, and those activities may occur within the State of South Carolina; and
Whereas, the risk to human health and environmental welfare from broadscale geoengineering is currently not well understood; and
Whereas, the Department of Environmental Services is responsible for monitoring air, soil, and water quality, and regulating industrial and agricultural emissions into the air, soil, and water within the State of South Carolina to ensure the safety of the public, while not impeding agriculture or commerce within the State; and
Whereas, it is the intent of this General Assembly to protect the public health and welfare of South Carolinians while allowing all authorized activities permitted under state law. Now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 48-1-110(e) of the S.C. Code is amended to read:
(e)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, negligently or willfullywilfully, to discharge any air contaminant or other substance in the ambient air that shall cause an undesirable level.
(2) The intentional injection, release, dispersion, or other emission, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, apparatus, or other air contaminants within the borders of this State with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or the intensity of the sunlight is prohibited.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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