An Act relative to helium balloons

HD 1558 prohibits intentionally releasing helium or other lighter-than-air balloons into the atmosphere, with fines starting at $100 per violation plus $100 for every 10 balloons released. It exempts scientific agencies, recovered hot air balloons, and children under 12. Retailers must post environmental warnings and provide customers with information about balloon harm, including multilingual notices. The law takes effect 90 days after passage and requires the environmental department to enforce these provisions.