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In forceBalloons—exception for science
Part 2Emissions into the air
Division 2.6Balloons
19 Balloons—exception for science
(1)
Section 16 does not apply to the release of balloons if the balloons are released for—
(a)
a meteorological purpose; or
(b)
another scientific purpose approved under subsection (2).
(2)
The environment protection authority may approve a scientific purpose for the release of balloons if the authority is satisfied that the purpose to be achieved by the release of the balloons is proportional to the damage likely to be caused to the environment by the release.
(3)
An approval is a notifiable instrument.
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