HRS §339-12
Releasing balloons is banned
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This law bans releasing balloons filled with lighter-than-air gas, with a few exceptions. If you break the rule, you can be fined. Releasing several balloons at once counts as one violation.
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The statute, as written — Intentional release of balloons; prohibition
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
(a) No person or entity shall intentionally release, organize the release of, or otherwise cause the release of a balloon inflated with a gas that is lighter than air, except for: (1) A balloon released for scientific or meteorological purposes, on behalf of a governmental agency or pursuant to a governmental contract; (2) A hot air balloon that is recovered after launching; or (3) A balloon that is released and remains indoors. (b) Any person or entity who violates this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of no more than $500 for each offense. For the purposes of this section, the release of multiple balloons at one time shall be considered a single offense.
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