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This bill adds a new section to Arizona law that makes it illegal for individuals 18 years or older to intentionally release, organize, supervise, or cause the release of ten or more balloons filled with a gas lighter than air. The law provides three specific exceptions to this prohibition: balloons released by governmental agencies for scientific or meteorological purposes, hot air balloons that are recovered after launching, and balloons released indoors. Anyone who violates this new law would be charged with a petty offense, which is typically a minor legal infraction. The purpose of this bill appears to be addressing environmental concerns related to balloon releases, which can pose risks to wildlife, contribute to litter, and potentially cause damage to the environment when multiple balloons are released simultaneously.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81596