Virginia Law Bans Releasing Balloons Outdoors

If an individual under the age of 16 releases a balloon by arrangement with or at the instruction of an adult, the adult shall be liable for the civil penalty assessed. It is unlawful for any individual 16 years of age or older or other person to intentionally release, discard, or cause to be released or discarded outdoors any balloon made of a. Richmond, va.

Beginning thursday, it will be illegal to intentionally release a balloon outdoors in the state, the virginian-pilot reported. People who violate the law will be subject to a $25 fine.