Massachusetts bill H1725 bans the release of balloons to protect wildlife and the environment.
Massachusetts bill H1725, known as the Balloon Release Prohibition Act, aims to ban the intentional release of balloons to safeguard wildlife and the environment. The bill defines balloons as inflatable objects made of latex, mylar, or other materials designed to be filled with gas and released into the atmosphere. It prohibits the intentional release of balloons for any purpose, with fines of $50 for the first offense, $150 for the second, and $250 for subsequent offenses.
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