Bill > H4786

This bill amends the state's laws to prohibit the intentional release of any type of balloon, including plastic, latex, and mylar, filled with any type of gas lighter than air. It imposes civil penalties for violations and requires retailers to post notices and provide information to customers about the harmful effects of releasing balloons into the environment. The bill includes exceptions for balloons released for scientific or meteorological purposes, hot air balloons that are recovered, and balloons released by children under 12 years old. The bill also requires the state's environmental protection and consumer affairs agencies to implement and enforce these new provisions.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (J)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4786