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MS HB805
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jimmy Fondren
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AI Summary
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Prohibits persons age 16 and older from intentionally releasing or discarding outdoors any balloon made of nonbiodegradable or nonphotodegradable material, or material requiring more than five minutes to degrade.
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Imposes a fine of $25 per balloon released or discarded, paid to the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund.
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Holds persons age 16 and older liable for fines if they cause or instruct someone under age 16 to release a balloon.
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Exempts balloons released by state or federal agencies for scientific or meteorological purposes, balloons released under contract with government entities, and hot air balloons that are recovered after launch.
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Takes effect July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Balloons; prohibit intentional releasing or discarding of.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025