Twice during my childhood, I released balloons with messages. Whoever violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of littering, a minor misdemeanor.You can add notes and shipping instructions to your order in the note box when checking out (see image below). The Cleveland City Council passed a Balloon Release Ban ordinance that prohibits intentional balloon releases of 10 more more balloons. Hundreds of thousands of balloons on the surface of the ocean made finding 2 people in a boating accident impossible.