Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law that prohibits the intentional release of balloons in the state, aiming to protect wildlife and reduce litter.
House Bill 321, effective from July 1, categorizes the release of balloons outdoors as a noncriminal littering offense, subject to fines up to $150. The legislation was introduced in response to environmental concerns, particularly the impact on wildlife that mistake balloons for food or become entangled in their strings. Children under the age of six are exempt from penalties under this new law.
This move has garnered support online, with many applauding the governor's decision to address the environmental issue.
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DeSantis signs law banning 'intentional' release of balloons
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday banning the "intentional release" of balloons in the state. Lawmakers drafted the legislation to minimize the number of balloons floating over the coast and washing up on the state's beaches. State Rep.
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Ron DeSantis signs bill making intentional balloon releases illegal
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday banning the intentional release of balloons. House Bill 321 prohibits the release balloons and specifies that anyone who does so is subject to Florida Litter Law penalties. The bill summary states: "The bill ...
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DeSantis signs bill banning intentional balloon releases
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that bans intentional balloon releases. House Bill 321 makes it unlawful for any person or organization to organize or intentionally cause the release of balloons. Violating this bill will ...
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