Lieutenant governor endorses new law prohibiting some balloon releases outdoors as litter

Legislation aimed at reducing litter and protecting Louisiana’s natural beauty has officially become state law as Act 196. The measure prohibits the intentional release of balloons outdoors and classifies intentional balloon releases as littering under Louisiana law. The legislation became law without the governor’s signature.Under Act 196, individuals who intentionally release ballo...

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