93.35 Weather modification.

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(1)Definitions. In this section:

(b)“Operation” means the performance of any weather modification activity undertaken for the purpose of producing or attempting to produce any form of modifying effect upon the weather within a specified geographical area over a specified time interval.

(c)“Weather modification” means any activity performed with the intention of producing artificial changes in the composition, motions and resulting behavior of the atmosphere.

(2)Weather modification license and permit required. No person may engage in weather modification activities without obtaining a professional weather modification license under sub.

(4)and a weather modification operational permit under sub.

(6).

(3)Exemptions.

(a)A person may engage in the following activities without obtaining a license and permit under this section:

1. Activities for protection against fire, frost or fog.

2. Activities normally conducted for purposes other than inducing, increasing, decreasing or preventing hail, precipitation or tornadoes.

(b)The department may, by rule, exempt any other activities under this subsection deemed necessary.

(c)Activities exempted under this subsection shall be conducted so as not to interfere with authorized weather modification operations.

(4)Professional weather modification license; fees.