Lancaster regulates leaf blower use by time of day. California banned sale of new gas-powered small engines effective 2024 (AB 1346). Many cities impose additional local restrictions.
Lancaster restricts leaf blower operation to designated hours, typically aligned with construction noise hours. California AB 1346 (2021) banned the sale of new gas-powered small off-road engines including leaf blowers effective January 1, 2024, with CARB implementing regulations. Many cities enacted local gas blower bans before the state law. Battery and electric blowers are generally subject only to noise hour restrictions. The relevant air quality management district may impose Spare the Air day restrictions on gas-powered equipment still in use.
Gas blower violations where banned: $100 to $500. Noise hour violations: $100 to $250. Repeat offenders face escalating fines.
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