Kelly Cassidy
- Democratic
- Representative
- District 14
Primary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that no person shall knowingly release or cause or organize the release of balloons into the air unless the balloons are (1) used by an institution of higher education or a governmental agency, or pursuant to a governmental contract, for bona fide scientific or meteorological purposes or (2) released indoors and remain indoors. Provides that persons who violate the amendatory Act's provisions shall be subject to a civil penalty of $500 for each offense, and that the release of 50 balloons or fewer at one time is a single offense. Effective January 1, 2021.
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Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David A. Welter
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan "Yoni" Pizer
Referred to Rules Committee
First Reading
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
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