§339-12 Intentional release of balloons; prohibition. (a) No person or entity shall intentionally release, organize the release of, or otherwise cause the release of a balloon inflated with a gas that is lighter than air, except for: (1) A balloon released for scientific or meteorological purposes, on behalf of a governmental agency or pursuant to a governmental contract; (2) A hot air balloon that is recovered after launching; or (3) A balloon that is released and remains indoors. (b) Any person or entity who violates this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of no more than $500 for each offense. For the purposes of this section, the release of multiple balloons at one time shall be considered a single offense. [L 2021, c 141, §2]
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