Sacramento County permits leaf blowers 7 AM to 7 PM but bans the sale of new gas-powered models statewide under AB 1346 (effective January 1, 2024). SMAQMD offers electric blower rebates.
Unincorporated Sacramento County has no outright gas leaf-blower ban, but state law AB 1346 prohibits the sale of new small off-road gas engines (including leaf blowers) as of January 1, 2024. CARB enforces at the retail level. Operation hours follow the general noise ordinance: 7 AM to 7 PM in residential areas. SMAQMD runs a residential lawn-equipment exchange program offering rebates of 300 to 500 dollars toward electric replacements. Commercial landscapers must also comply with the County business-hours noise limit.
Noise ordinance violations start at 100 dollars. Retail sale of banned gas equipment is a CARB enforcement matter.
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