[Adopted 8-27-2019 by Ord. No. 19-13]
A nonporous bag of tough light material, generally latex
or Mylar, whether filled or unfilled.
Any natural person, firm, corporation, partnership, or other
organization or group, however organized.
A.
It shall
be unlawful for any person or persons to knowingly and intentionally
release, organize the release of or intentionally cause to be released
into the atmosphere of Queen Anne’s County any balloon unless
such balloon is either biodegradable or photodegradable.
B.
The provisions
of this section shall not apply to (i) balloon(s) released by or on
behalf of any agency of the State of Maryland, or the United States
or pursuant to a contract with the State of Maryland, the United States,
or any other state, territory or government for scientific or meteorological
purposes; (ii) hot air balloon(s) that are recovered after launch;
or (iii) the negligent and unintentional release of any balloon(s);
(iv) pilot balloons (pibal) released by hot air balloon pilots to
determine meteorological conditions such as wind speed and direction.
Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of a civil
infraction and subject to a fine of not more than $250.
