South Carolina bill H3047 makes releasing balloons with lighter-than-air gas illegal, except for certain exceptions.

South Carolina bill H3047 amends the state's litter laws to include balloons inflated with lighter-than-air gas as litter. It is unlawful to release such balloons except for those released by a governmental agency for scientific or meteorological purposes, hot air balloons recovered after launching, or balloons released indoors. Violators are subject to littering penalties, though children six years old or younger are exempt. The bill also allows for a cash bond in lieu of an immediate court appearance for litter control violations.

South Carolina bill H3047 makes releasing balloons with lighter-than-air gas illegal, except for certain exceptions.

South Carolina bill H3047 amends the state's litter laws to include balloons inflated with lighter-than-air gas as litter. It is unlawful to release such balloons except for those released by a governmental agency for scientific or meteorological purposes, hot air balloons recovered after launching, or balloons released indoors. Violators are subject to littering penalties, though children six years old or younger are exempt. The bill also allows for a cash bond in lieu of an immediate court appearance for litter control violations.