Sec. 301.107. ISSUANCE OF PERMIT. (a) The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, in accordance with the rules adopted under this chapter and on a finding that the weather modification and control operation as proposed in the permit application will not significantly dissipate the clouds and prevent their natural course of developing rain in the area in which the operation is to be conducted to the material detriment of persons or property in that area, and after approval at an election if governed by Subchapter D, may issue a weather modification permit to each applicant who:
(1) holds a valid weather modification license;
(2) pays the permit fee;
(3) publishes a notice of intention and submits proof of publication as required by this chapter; and
(4) furnishes proof of financial responsibility.
(b) The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall, if requested by at least 25 persons, hold at least one public hearing in the area where the operation is to be conducted prior to the issuance of a permit.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control
Subchapter C. Licenses and Permits
Section 301.101. License and Permit Required
Section 301.103. Issuance of License
Section 301.105. Expiration Date
Section 301.106. Renewal License
Section 301.107. Issuance of Permit
Section 301.109. Scope of Permit
Section 301.110. Application and Notice of Intention
Section 301.111. Content of Notice
Section 301.112. Publication of Notice
Section 301.113. Proof of Publication; Affidavit
Section 301.114. Proof of Financial Responsibility
Section 301.115. Modification of Permit