ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL: Prohibits the intentional release or dispersion, by burning of fuel, of chemicals into the environment of this state with the express purpose of affecting temperature. (8/1/26)
Becomes Act No. 601 without the Governor's signature.
Summary
The law makes it illegal to deliberately emit chemicals into the air in Louisiana for the purpose of changing temperature, weather, climate, or sunlight, even by burning fuel in an aircraft engine. It does not apply to fire‑fighting chemicals or to low‑altitude aerial spraying of seeds, fertilizer, or pesticides. The measure seeks to stop purposeful climate manipulation within the state.
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