Maryland Democratic lawmakers to follow other states in fining residents who release helium balloons.....
The Democrat-controlled Maryland legislature has passed a bill to fine residents $100 for intentionally releasing balloons into the atmosphere, following several other states also attempting to reduce littering and non-biodegradable trash through penalties.
The bill now goes to Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, who has yet to publicly say whether he’ll sign the measure.
The bill also requires a person fined with releasing a helium balloon into the atmosphere to watch an information video or perform community service.
The Balloon Council, a national balloon trade group, supports efforts to prevent balloon releases, but argues that balloon release bans are not the answer......snip~
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