Isleton follows California AB 1346 banning new gas-powered leaf blower sales as of January 1, 2024. Existing gas blowers may still be used but only during daytime hours, and electric models are strongly encouraged by the SMAQMD.
As a very small Delta city, Isleton has no standalone leaf-blower ordinance. State law (AB 1346, 2021) banned the sale of new gas-powered small off-road engines including leaf blowers and lawn mowers effective January 1, 2024, and the California Air Resources Board enforces the sales ban. Residents may continue to operate gas blowers they already own, but all leaf-blower use whether gas or electric must stay within reasonable daytime hours, generally 7 AM to 7 PM, to avoid violating the citys general noise nuisance standard. The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) runs electric equipment rebate programs for Delta-area residents, and Spare the Air days occasionally restrict dust-generating outdoor activities. Commercial landscapers working in Isleton are expected to transition to battery-powered equipment.
Operating any leaf blower before 7 AM or after 7 PM may draw a noise-nuisance citation starting at 100 dollars. Selling new gas blowers at retail violates state law and is enforced by CARB with separate penalties.
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