(a) As used in this section, the following words have the following meanings:
(1) PUBLIC GATHERING. The presence of more than 500 members of the public in an outdoor place for the purpose of attending a sporting contest, auto race, concert, festival, political rally, parade, or similar event.
(2) SKY LANTERN. An unmanned self-contained free-floating luminary device requiring an open flame underneath, such as a candle, for propulsion.
(b) It is unlawful to release a sky lantern within 500 yards of a public gathering.
(c) A violation of this section is a criminal violation punishable pursuant to Section 13A-5-12.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 11 - Offenses Against Public Order and Safety.
Article 10 - Miscellaneous Offenses Relating to Public Safety.
Section 13A-11-220 - Creating a Hazard.
Section 13A-11-221 - Hindering Transportation of Commodities.
Section 13A-11-222 - Unlawfully Refusing to Yield Party Line.
Section 13A-11-223 - Falsely Requesting Use of Party Line for Emergency.
Section 13A-11-224 - Storing Gunpowder, etc., in City or Town.
Section 13A-11-225 - Release of Sky Lanterns Within 500 Yards of Public Gathering.