Missouri HB2087 prohibits intentional balloon releases in St. Louis City, with fines and community service penalties.
Missouri HB2087 enacts provisions governing intentional balloon releases in St. Louis City. It prohibits any person from releasing balloons into the atmosphere on private or public property within the city. Violators face civil fines: $100 per balloon for a first offense, $250 for a second, and $500 for subsequent offenses. Businesses promoting balloon events face an additional fine of $2,500 per event. Courts may require community service related to environmental conservation instead of or in addition to fines.
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