BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Mylar balloons were outlawed in AB847, a recent legislation that was unanimously passed and then signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Violations are punishable by fines up to $1,000, but council members stressed their intent to phase out the practice of releasing foil balloons for birthdays, graduations and memorial gatherings ...

Balloons are released during a vigil in Harrell Park in September 2024. The City Council has banned the release of balloons made of foil and other conductive material that can cause electrical ...

WATCH: Mylar balloon meets power line in controlled explosive demonstation City of New Orleans reminds revelers of confetti cannon, foil balloon release bans The API failed to deliver the resource.

A foil-coated Mylar balloon was to blame for a power outage in Long Beach and its barrier island Tuesday that affected 24,000 customers for nearly 80 minutes, according to LIPA officials.

Mylar balloons are made of foil-coated plastic and never break down. They can float for miles and conduct electricity. After the most recent mess in New Orleans, Entergy is on the offensive.