This chapter is adopted to protect the environment, particularly
wildlife, and the health, safety and well-being of persons and property
by prohibiting the mass release into the atmosphere of balloons inflated
with lighter-than-air gases, including latex and Mylar, as it has
been determined that the release of balloons inflated with lighter-than-air
gases pose a danger and nuisance to the environment, particularly
to wildlife and marine animals so as to constitute a public nuisance
within the Borough and may pose a threat to the safety of its residents
and their property.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to
intentionally release, organize the release, or intentionally cause
to be released three or more balloons inflated with a gas that is
lighter than air within the Borough of Red Bank, except for:
A. Balloon(s) released by a person on behalf of a governmental agency
or pursuant to a government contract for scientific or meteorological
purposes;
B. Hot air balloons that are recovered after launching; and
C. Balloons released indoors.
Any person found in violation of this chapter shall be subject
to a fine of more than $100 and less than $1,000.