(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ATMOSPHERE. The troposphere, stratosphere and other layers of air and gas that envelop the earth.
FLOATING BALLOON. A balloon of any type inflated with a gas that is lighter than air. FLOATING BALLOONS do not use flame for any purpose.
SKY LANTERN. A device that requires a flame which produces heated air trapped in a balloon-type covering allowing the device to float in the air. SKY LANTERNS shall not include hot air balloons used for transporting persons.
(B) Prohibition. It is unlawful to intentionally release any floating balloon or any sky lantern into the atmosphere within the jurisdictional limits of the town.
(C) Exceptions. The prohibition contained in this section excludes the following activities:
(1) Release of floating balloons indoors;
(2) Release of sky lanterns indoors; or
(3) Release of floating balloons, sky lanterns or other devices by a governmental or scientific agency for meteorological or other bona fide scientific or governmental purposes.
(Ord. 03-2022, passed 6-23-2022)