The law includes exceptions for accidental releases, indoor releases, and balloons made from biodegradable materials.

A large balloon used by US Customs and Border Protection for surveillance along the Texas border broke free and traveled about 600 miles to the north before crashing as high winds swept through the ...

Intentionally releasing a balloon into the sky in Florida could soon lead to a fine, if the state successfully tightens its littering laws. Its part of an effort spanning laws in at least eight other ...