New Hampshire nanny staters want to ban balloons…

Posted on March 22, 2007
Filed Under Libertarian, current affairs, flyover country, sleazy politicos, stupid laws, stupid people

..or, more specifically, the release of a balloon into the air. Originally the bill in question sought to ban the release of more than a dozen balloons, but that apparently didn’t go far enough. Now the version that actually *passed* 215-111 calls for a fine of $250 for the release of a single balloon. And in an apparent effort to deter career balloon criminals, the second offense will result in a fine of $500.

HB 62 originally barred the release of two dozen or more lighter-than-air balloons.

The version that passed yesterday could bring a $250 fine for even a single balloon let loose. A second offense could bring a $500 fine. The bill specifically exempts hot air balloons, weather balloons and others released as part of scientific research.

The bill does not penalize accidental releases.

“Live Free or Die”, New Hampshire…just don’t let them catch you releasing any balloons while you do it…

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