In enacting this chapter, it is the city council’s purpose and intent to further the current state law prohibitions and regulations relating to Mylar balloons and to protect the city’s residents and electric infrastructure from damages caused by Mylar balloons coming close to, or in contact with, high voltage power lines.
(Ord. 5953 § 2, 2020)
“City”
means the city of Glendale.
“Mylar balloon”
means metallic balloons made of electrically conductive materials filled with helium or gas which is lighter than air.
“Sell”
means to transfer ownership, offer for sale, expose or display for sale, solicit offers to sell or trade for the exchange of money or valuables.
(Ord. 5953 § 2, 2020)
A. 
The sale of Mylar balloons, with the exception of subsection C of this section, whether or not inflated with helium or gas which is lighter than air is prohibited.
B. 
It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to sell or offer to sell any Mylar balloon, with the exception of subsection C of this section, whether or not inflated with helium or gas which is lighter than air.
C. 
Mylar balloons filled with air only and affixed or mounted to a post or other decorative structure at the point of sale shall be exempted from this section.
(Ord. 5953 § 2, 2020)
A. 
Criminal Penalty. Any person who is convicted of violating this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not greater than $1,000 or by imprisonment in the County Jail for not more than 180 days, or by both fine and imprisonment.
B. 
Administrative Enforcement. The provisions of this chapter may also be enforced through the issuance of administrative citations and the imposition of administrative fines to be set by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 5953 § 2, 2020)