Prince George's County, MD Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)

Under County Code § 19-123(b)(2), lawn care and snow removal equipment used between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications is exempt from the Subtitle 19 noise limits. Household tools and portable appliances in normal daytime use are similarly exempt. This means gas and electric leaf blowers are generally permitted during daytime hours without triggering the decibel table. Outside those hours, or if equipment is poorly maintained or used unreasonably, blower noise can still be treated as a noise disturbance. Some incorporated cities in the county (for example College Park) address property-maintenance noise, including leaf blowing, within their own daytime windows, so check local city rules.