Rhode Island § 23-96-1 § 23-96-1. Prohibited practices.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 23-96-1 — § 23-96-1. Prohibited practices.

Rhode Island § 23-96-1

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-96Prohibited Release of Balloons

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-96-1 (2026).

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§ 23-96-1. Prohibited practices. 
(a) No person or entity shall intentionally release, intentionally organize the release
            of, or otherwise intentionally cause the simultaneous release of ten (10) or more
            balloons 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.
         

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§ 23-96-1. Prohibited practices.

(a) No person or entity shall intentionally release, intentionally organize the release of, or otherwise intentionally cause the simultaneous release of ten (10) or more balloons 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.