1. No person shall intentionally release, organize the release of or intentionally cause the release of a balloon inflated with a gas that is lighter than air.
2. A person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $250.
3. A civil penalty imposed pursuant to subsection 2 must be recovered in a civil action brought by the Attorney General or by the district attorney or city attorney for the jurisdiction in which the violation occurred.
4. Any civil penalty collected pursuant to this section by:
(a) The Attorney General must be paid to the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund.
(b) A district attorney or city attorney must be deposited in the county or city treasury, as applicable.
5. The Attorney General or the district attorney or city attorney of a county or city, as applicable, in which a person releases a balloon in violation of subsection 1 may bring an action to enjoin the violation.
6. As used in this section, “balloon” means any balloon made of nonbiodegradable material or biodegradable material that requires more than 5 minutes of contact with air or water to degrade. The term does not include:
(a) A hot air balloon that is recovered after launching;
(b) A balloon used in a governmental or scientific research project; or
(c) A balloon that is released and remains indoors.