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Weather Modification (North Dakota Century Code: Title 61 Waters; Chapter 61-04.1)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
North Dakota
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Rainwater Research Public health Water quality standards Water rights Water supply Hazards Flood
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Chapter of the North Dakota Century Code concerns weather modification. It provides that in order that the state may share to the fullest extent in the benefits already gained through fundamental research and investigation on new and improved means for predicting, influencing, and controlling the weather, for the best interest, general welfare, health, and safety of all the people of the state, and to provide proper safeguards in applying the measures for use in connection therewith in order to protect life and property, it is deemed necessary and hereby declared that the state of North Dakota claims its sovereign right to use the moisture contained in the clouds and atmosphere within the state boundaries. All water derived as a result of weather modification operations shall be considered a part of North Dakota's basic water supply and all statutes, rules, and regulations applying to natural precipitation shall also apply to precipitation resulting from cloud seeding. It further states that the legislative assembly finds that weather modification affects the public health, safety, and welfare, and that, properly conducted, weather modification operations can improve water quality and quantity, reduce losses from weather hazards, and provide economic benefits for the people of the state. Therefore, in the public interest, weather modification shall be subject to regulation and control, and research and development shall be encouraged. To minimize possible adverse effects, weather modification operations shall be carried on with proper safeguards, and accurate information shall be recorded concerning such operations and the benefits obtained therefrom by the people of the state.

Full text
English
Website
www.legis.nd.gov