A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring that balloons made with electrically conductive material and filled with gas lighter than air be weighted and include warning labels

Summary

This bill would require that any retailer that sells balloons constructed using metallic materials to attach a label to each balloon with a warning about the dangers of metallic balloons colliding with power lines and the retailer’s identifying information. Retailers would also be required to attach weights to any balloon filled with gas lighter than air. Any retailer that violates this law would be subject to a civil penalty of at least $100 for each balloon sold or offered for sale in violation, with a maximum total daily penalty of $2,000.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council