This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 13-1606, which specifically addresses the unlawful release of balloons. Under the new law, it would be illegal for individuals aged eighteen and older to intentionally release, organize, supervise, or cause the release of ten or more balloons filled with lighter-than-air gas, with certain exceptions. These exceptions include balloons released for scientific or meteorological purposes by governmental agencies, hot air balloons that are recovered after launching, and balloons released indoors.

The bill establishes that a violation of this new section would be classified as a petty offense. This addition aims to regulate balloon releases to mitigate potential environmental impacts while allowing for specific, controlled circumstances under which balloon releases can occur. The current statutes remain unchanged, with no deletions from existing law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-1606