Too many balloons in the air can cost you

Here’s a state law that might take you by surprise:

In the Sunshine state it’s illegal to release of more than nine lighter-than-air balloons within a 24-hour period.

The problem is that balloons are dangerous to wildlife; Balloons released in Florida almost inevitably end up in the Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic Ocean. Wildlife, especially sea turtles, mistake balloons for food, and strings attached to balloons can entangle birds and other animals.

There are exceptions for scientific or meteorological balloons released by government agencies or under government contract, hot air balloons that are recovered after launching and balloons that are released indoors

But if you are planning a wedding or some other event – you might do better blowing bubbles. 

The punishment for releasing more than 9 balloons in a day is a $250 fine.

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