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The short legislative session of our General Assembly is underway. Not sure they'll be able to top this Bill which was filed on the first day:

(1) A person is guilty of unlawful release of balloons when, within a twenty-four (24) hour period, he or she intentionally releases, organizes the release of, or causes to be released ten (10) or more balloons inflated with a gas that is lighter than air except for: (a) Balloons released on behalf of a governmental agency or pursuant to a governmental contract for scientific or meteorological purposes; (b) Hot air balloons that are recovered after launching; or (c) Balloons released indoors. (2) Unlawful release of balloons is a Class A misdemeanor.
The same level of offense as domestic violence.
 
The short legislative session of our General Assembly is underway. Not sure they'll be able to top this Bill which was filed on the first day:

(1) A person is guilty of unlawful release of balloons when, within a twenty-four (24) hour period, he or she intentionally releases, organizes the release of, or causes to be released ten (10) or more balloons inflated with a gas that is lighter than air except for: (a) Balloons released on behalf of a governmental agency or pursuant to a governmental contract for scientific or meteorological purposes; (b) Hot air balloons that are recovered after launching; or (c) Balloons released indoors. (2) Unlawful release of balloons is a Class A misdemeanor.
Balloon releases are some of the most ignorant memorials/celebrations out there. I hope this law passes and bans them. If you release balloons to represent some sort of significant event, I hope you get an anal cyst.

Balloon trash is very harmful to livestock and wildlife when it inevitably falls and become litter.
 
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