Existing law prohibits certain acts concerning public safety. (NRS 202.500-202.595) Currently, at least 10 other states prohibit the release of certain types of balloons that are lighter than air under certain circumstances. (Cal. Penal Code § 653.1; Conn. Gen. Stat. § 26-25c; Del. Code Ann. tit. 16, § 1604; Fla. Stat. § 379.233; Haw. Rev. Stat. § 339-12; Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 17 § 2263-A; Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 9-2301; R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-96-1; Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-101-108; Va. Code Ann. § 29.1-556.1) This bill: (1) prohibits intentionally releasing, organizing the release of or intentionally causing the release of 10 or more certain balloons inflated with a gas that is lighter than air within a 24-hour period; (2) provides for the imposition of civil penalties that may be recovered by the Attorney General or a district or city attorney in a civil action; and (3) exempts certain balloons from the prohibition such as hot air balloons, certain balloons used for research and balloons that are released and remain indoors.