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NY S02262
Bill
Status
1/19/2023
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Palumbo
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any person from knowingly releasing or intentionally causing the release of balloons outdoors, defined as flexible nonporous bags made of rubber, latex, polychloroprene, or nylon fabric containing helium, hydrogen, nitrous oxide, oxygen, air, or water
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Exempts balloons used for scientific instrumentation during experiments or tests by governmental agencies or contractors for scientific or meteorological purposes
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Exempts manned hot air balloons and balloons released indoors from the prohibition
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Violations are punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000, imprisonment for up to 15 days, or both
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Takes effect January 1st following enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits the release of balloons with exceptions for manned hot air balloons, government-related experiments, and balloons released indoors.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/3/2024