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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) No person or entity shall intentionally release, organize the release of, or otherwise cause the release of a balloon inflated with a gas that is lighter than air, except for:
(1) A balloon released for scientific or meteorological purposes, on behalf of a governmental agency or pursuant to a governmental contract;
(2) A hot air balloon that is recovered after launching; or
(3) A balloon that is released and remains indoors.
(b) Any person or entity who violates this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of no more than $500 for each offense. For the purposes of this section, the release of multiple balloons at one time shall be considered a single offense.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 1. Government § 339-12 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/hi/division-1-government/hi-rev-st-sect-339-12/
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