California AB 1346 phases out new gas-powered small off-road engines including leaf blowers statewide starting 2024, affecting Thousand Oaks landscapers though existing equipment may continue use.
AB 1346 directed CARB to ban sale of new gas-powered small off-road engines under 25 horsepower beginning January 1, 2024. This includes leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and string trimmers. Thousand Oaks does not have a separate municipal ban, but landscapers replacing equipment must purchase electric or battery models. Existing gas units remain legal to operate. Noise rules under TOMC Title 9 still apply, restricting leaf blower use to daytime hours and limiting decibel levels in residential zones. CARB offers rebates for commercial landscapers transitioning fleets.
AB 1346 violations enforced by CARB at point of sale. Local noise rules trigger TOMC citations starting at $100 first offense escalating with repeat infractions.
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