evidence: The claim: Michigan banned releasing balloons [...] "So no more Ballon releases no where in Michigan you will be fined $800 no matter the occasion," reads the post. [...] The civil fine for violators depends on the amount of litter a balloon produces, with a fine of up to $800 for litter less than 1 cubic foot in volume and up to $2,500 for litter that’s 3 cubic feet or more.