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South Carolina:   BILL H4010

Introduced

South Carolina Clean Air Act

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina Clean Air Act" By Amending Section 48-1-110, Relating In Part To Unlawful Discharges Of Air Contaminants, So As To Prohibit The Intentional Emission Of Any Air Contaminant Whose Purpose Is To Affect Temperature, Weather, Or Sunlight Intensity; To Require The Department Of Environmental Services To Take Certain Actions, And For Other Purposes.

Bill summary (AI generated)

The "South Carolina Clean Air Act" aims to establish stricter regulations regarding air quality and environmental protection within the state. If enacted, the law will amend Section 48-1-110 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, introducing provisions to prohibit the deliberate emission of any air contaminants intended to alter temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity. This legislative effort highlights the growing concern about environmental manipulation and climate change, and seeks to safeguard public health and the environment. Under the new act, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services will be mandated to implement certain actions to monitor and enforce these regulations. This may include the establishment of guidelines for acceptable emissions, the monitoring of air quality, and the imposition of penalties for violations. The specifics of how the Department will fulfill these responsibilities will likely be detailed in subsequent regulations and directives. Overall, the South Carolina Clean Air Act is consistent with a broader trend of environmental legislation that aims to address the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation. If passed, the act represents a significant shift towards protecting air quality and regulating emissions, potentially influencing practices in industries that contribute to air pollution. The law could also inspire similar legislation in other states focused on environmental protection and public health.

History

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  • Thu 13 Feb 2025 Introduced and read first time
  • Thu 13 Feb 2025 Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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2025-2026 Bill 4010 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 13, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4010

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CLEAN AIR ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 48-1-110, RELATING IN PART TO UNLAWFUL DISCHARGES OF AIR CONTAMINANTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE INTENTIONAL EMISSION OF ANY AIR CONTAMINANT WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO AFFECT TEMPERATURE, WEATHER, OR SUNLIGHT INTENSITY; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

Whereas, the risk to human health and environmental welfare from broad scale geoengineering is more understood; and

 

Whereas, it is the intent of the State of South Carolina to protect the public health and welfare of South Carolina 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.  This act may be cited as the "South Carolina Clean Air Act."

 

SECTION 2.  Section 48-1-110(e) of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

 

    (e)(1) It shall beis 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 undesirablea hazardous level.

       (2)(A) It is unlawful for a person to intentionally inject, release, or disperse, by any means, chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus and energy frequencies manipulation within the borders of the State in the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or the intensity of storms and the dimming of the sunlight. The prohibitions of this item include the manipulation of weather systems in storing through the means of aerosol injection chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus for the purpose of intensifying the weather for any reason to harm persons or to destroy or damage tree farms or other property.

           (B) The provisions of this item do not apply to any person whose cloud seeding is a result of a publicly approved contract or a person that is lawfully crop dusting.

       (3) The Department of Environmental Services must make information available to the public detailing the harmful effects to a person's health and personal property that result from chemicals being released into the atmosphere. No exemption to the state Freedom of Information Act prohibits the release of documents, reports, and other records relating to stratospheric aerosol injection or any other prohibited conduct, upon request.

 

SECTION 3.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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