Prohibition of geoengineering

HB 3207 prohibits any intentional release of chemicals, substances, or devices into West Virginia's atmosphere with the purpose of altering weather, temperature, or sunlight intensity. The law directly affects all entities conducting such activities within the state, including state agencies, federal entities acting under federal direction, and private organizations. It creates a new provision (§22-5-21) in West Virginia’s air pollution control code banning these atmospheric interventions. The prohibition takes effect 30 days after the bill is enacted.