New balloon release ban with $175 fines coming to US state after August 1 law takes effect

A NEW law has banned the organized release of balloons in one US state, and violators will face hefty littering fines if they’re caught.  Officials have criminalized an activity some say is an important part of mourning dead loved ones. Louisiana passed a bill in May making it illegal for residents to intentionally release balloons…

https://www.the-sun.com/news/16445010/balloon-release-ban-fines-louisiana/