Category Archives: State & Local Ordinance

California AB 1346 bans sale of new gas-powered landscape equipment by 2024

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1346 into law on October 9, 2021 that will phase out the sale of gas-powered leaf blowers, lawn mowers and other small off-road engines by as soon as 2024. California Assembly Bill 1346 directs the California Air Resources Board to phase out the sale of small off-road engines by 2024 […]

City of Oakland Bans Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers & Line Trimmers

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The City of Oakland Starts Enforcing their Leaf Blower and Line Trimmer Noise Ordinance The City of Oakland will begin enforcing a citywide ban on gas-powered leaf blowers and line trimmers. The grace period was extended for six months, but expires October 2021, and the City of Oakland has started to fine gardeners, landscaper and homeowners […]

City of Saratoga Leaf Blower Noise Ordinance

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The City of Saratoga will only allow leaf blowers rated at 65 decibels or less.The City of Saratoga’s leaf blower noise ordinance starts (Oct. 1st) and everyone is required to use a blower with a maximum 65 decibel noise rating. Homeowners are responsible for ensuring compliance on their property, regardless of who is using the leaf […]