(a) No person or entity shall intentionally release, intentionally organize the release of, or otherwise intentionally cause the simultaneous release of ten (10) or more balloons 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. History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 237, § 1, effective November 1, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 240, § 1, effective November 1, 2021.
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