Safe Balloon Practices

· Please tie balloons to a weight instead of releasing them outdoors to prevent environmental and wildlife harm.
    (1). Please ensure that all helium-filled foil balloons are weighed.
    (2). Tie all ribbons individually to the weight to avoid them from floating away. Tie each ribbon to the weight with a single knot.
    (3). Please be aware that metallic ribbons should not be used with balloons filled with helium.
· Balloons that are not inflated or that burst can be a choking hazard - always keep small children under supervision.
· It is recommended to use a balloon pump for inflating balloons and avoid inhaling helium, which can be harmful.
· When exposed to natural rubber latex balloons, individuals with latex allergies may experience severe allergic reactions. It is essential to comprehend and implement suitable measures to prevent possible health risks.
· After using a balloon, always cut the end with scissors, deflate it, and dispose of it in a proper waste or recycling bin.

Hi-Res Balloon Council LabelThe California Balloon Law imposes strict regulations on the sale and use of electrically conductive helium-filled balloons.
CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE SECTION 653.1
(a) No person shall sell or distribute any balloon which is constructed of electrically conductive material, and filled with a gas lighter than air without:
    (1) Affixing an object of sufficient weight to the balloon or its appurtenance to counter the lift capability of the balloon.
    (2) Affixing a statement on the balloon, or ensuring that a statement is so affixed, that warns the consumer about the risk if the balloon comes in contact with electrical power lines.
    (3) A printed identification of the manufacturer of the balloon.
(b) No person shall sell or distribute any balloon filled with a gas lighter than air, which is attached to an electrically conductive string, tether, streamer, or other electrically conductive appurtenance.
(c) No person shall sell or distribute any balloon which is constructed of electrically conductive material and filled with a gas lighter than air, which, is attached to another balloon constructed of electrically conductive material and filled with a gas lighter than air.
(d) No person or group shall release, outdoors, balloons made of electrically conductive material and filled with a gas lighter than air, as part of a public or civic event, promotional activity, or product advertisement.
(e) Any person who violates subdivision (a), (b), (c), or (d) shall be guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100). Any person who violates subdivision (a), (b), (c), or (d) who has been previously convicted twice of violating subdivision (a), (b), (c), or (d) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.(f) This section shall not apply to manned hot air balloons, or to balloons used in governmental or scientific research projects.

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