Plymouth County, MA Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Statewide ban
- None
- Gas-blower limits
- Restricted in Duxbury, Hingham
- Governing law
- MGL c.40 §21(22)
- Enforcement
- Local police, town bylaw
Summary
Leaf-blower limits come from town bylaws under MGL c.40 §21(22), not the county. South Shore towns including Duxbury, Hingham, and Scituate restrict gas blowers by season and hour. Massachusetts sets no statewide ban.
For controlling and abating noise from whatever source, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the right to restrict or limit the use of automobile horns and the operation of motor vehicles in such a manner as to cause excessive noise.
Full Breakdown
No Plymouth County leaf-blower rule exists. Authority sits with each town under MGL c.40 §21(22), which permits bylaws controlling noise from whatever source. Affluent South Shore towns such as Duxbury, Hingham, and Scituate restrict gas-powered leaf blowers by operating hour or seasonal window, while Brockton and cranberry-country towns like Carver leave them to general noise limits. Both gas and electric units fall under the local noise bylaw. Landscapers working in Marshfield or Plymouth follow the operating hours their town fixes.
Violations & Fines
Running a blower outside permitted hours, or a banned gas unit, brings a town bylaw fine up to $300 per offense under MGL c.40 §21.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are gas leaf blowers banned in Plymouth County?
When can landscapers run leaf blowers?
Sources & Official References
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