Litter, balloons
State of South CarolinaSouth CarolinaAmend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 16-11-705 So As To Create The Offense Of Intentionally Releasing, Organizing The Release Of, Or Intentionally Causing The Release Of Balloons Inflated With Gas That Is Lighter Than Air, And To Provide Exceptions; By Amending Section 16-11-700, Relating To The Dumping Of Litter On Private Or Public Property, Exceptions, And Penalties, So As To Include Balloons In The Litter Statute; And By Amending Section 16-11-710, Relating To The Acceptance Of A Cash Bond In Lieu Of An Immediate Court Appearance In Litter Control Prosecutions, So As To Include A Violation Of The Balloon Statute When A Cash Bond Is Allowed.
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Apr 23, 2026
- 203 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2025-2026 Regular Session
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- Last action
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary · Apr 28, 2026
- Pending committee
- Judiciary
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