HF 2640 (LSB 6061HV (2) 91)

HOUSE FILE 2640

BY  COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

(SUCCESSOR TO HF 2173)

(As Amended and Passed by the House 2026-03-05)

A BILL FOR

An Act prohibiting the intentional emission of air contaminants into the atmosphere, and providing penalties.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  NEW SECTION.  708C.1  Weather engineering.
   1.  The emission, 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, weather, climate, or intensity of sunlight, or any other purpose not presently regulated by state or federal law, is prohibited.
   2.  a.  Any person, including any public or private corporation, who violates this section commits a class “D” felony. For a corporation in violation of this section, the officers, directors, or employees of the corporation shall also be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars.
   b.  Each day a violation of subsection 1 occurs constitutes a separate offense.
   3.  This section shall not apply to the aerial application of a fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide, fungicide, or any other agricultural input by a licensed aerial applicator or person acting under the authority of federal or state law, provided such substance is applied in accordance with all applicable regulations and is not intended or designed for the express purpose of affecting the temperature, weather, climate, or intensity of sunlight.