California Assembly Bill 1346 phases out the sale of new gas-powered leaf blowers and small off-road engines, applying countywide in Orange County including all 34 cities and unincorporated areas.
AB 1346 directs the California Air Resources Board to prohibit the sale of new small off-road engines, including most gasoline leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and similar equipment, with the rule taking effect in 2024. Existing equipment may continue to operate, but retailers cannot sell new noncompliant units. Orange County itself does not impose a separate operations ban in unincorporated areas, but several cities layer additional restrictions on hours or zones. Landscapers transitioning to battery equipment may qualify for state rebate funds administered through CARB's commercial incentive program.
AB 1346 enforcement targets retailers and importers selling new noncompliant equipment; CARB issues civil penalties, not local code citations.
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Orange, CA
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