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Sales of gas-powered leaf blowers banned in county starting July 1, 2024
Prohibition precedes block on use set for 2025
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A ban on sales of gas-powered leaf blowers within Montgomery County took effect July 1, 2025 setting the stage for a complete prohibition on the equipment’s use to be implemented next year. The law, approved by the County Council in September 2023 by a 10-1 vote, addresses noise and other concerns, and includes a 21-month transition period and county financial/rebate assistance to help make the change. The ban includes all handheld, backpack and walk-behind gas-powered leaf removal equipment.
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Electric Leaf Blower Rebate Program
Coming Soon: Limited rebates available by APPLICATION ONLY. The County is developing a rebate program for the purchase of electric leaf blowers. For questions: LeafBlowerRebateProgram@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov.