Hawaii state law (HRS § 342F-30.8) restricts leaf blower use near residential zones. Honolulu has no stricter local ordinance; the state statute controls hours of operation and fines.
Under Hawaii Revised Statutes § 342F-30.8, operating a leaf blower within a residential zone or within 100 feet of a residential zone in an urban land use district is unlawful outside permitted hours: Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays/state/federal holidays 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Government entities are exempt. Honolulu has no local ordinance that adds stricter limits. The Hawaii Department of Health enforces complaints at (808) 586-4700.
First violation $50; second $100; third $200; each subsequent violation $500. Fines issued by Hawaii Department of Health.
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