[Adopted 4-2-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-14]
The purpose of this article is to protect the wildlife and coastal
ecosystems of Block Island, the enjoyment of nature, and the health,
safety, and welfare of Block Island's residents and visitors
by banning the use of balloons as it has been determined that balloons
pose a risk and nuisance to the environment, particularly to wildlife
and marine animals, so as to constitute a public nuisance.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A flexible nonporous bag made from materials such as rubber,
latex, polychloroprene or nylon fabric that can be inflated or filled
with fluid, such as helium, hydrogen, nitrous oxide, oxygen, air or
water and then sealed at the neck, usually used as a toy or decoration.
It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, use or distribute
any type of balloon (including, and not limited to, latex, mylar balloons,
or water balloons). No person shall dispose of any balloon in any
manner, including by release into the air, other than being contained
in a trash bag and transported to the Transfer Station.
[Added 7-1-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-04]
Any person who violates this ordinance will be subject to a
fine of up to $50 for each violation payable to the Town of New Shoreham.
