geoengineering; prohibition

HB 2056 prohibits all "geoengineering" activities in Arizona, defined to include weather modification, aerosol injection, cloud seeding, and solar radiation modification. It directly affects all individuals and entities in the state, including government agencies, universities, military forces, and private organizations. The bill requires the director to investigate credible reports, mandates public reporting of evidence via email or written submission, and imposes class 4 felony charges with $500,000 civil penalties per violation. Key provisions include a 24-hour reporting requirement for officials receiving evidence and a ban on activities that release aerosols, electromagnetic radiation, or other atmospheric pollutants. The legislature states these activities endanger human health, the environment, and agricultural operations.