Gas Leaf Blower and Mower Bans by State

Cities and states are increasingly restricting gas-powered leaf blowers and mowers over noise and air pollution. We track 124 jurisdictions with active or pending restrictions across 16 states and the District of Columbia. This list may not include every local restriction.

15 of the 16 states we cover have at least one active or pending restriction listed. Each state page lists the specific towns and counties, what is restricted, when it took effect, penalties, and a link to the ordinance.

Also see: US PIRG's interactive map of lawn mower and leaf blower policies for another source on jurisdictions nationwide.

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• California46 jurisdictions with restrictions
• Colorado2 jurisdictions with restrictions
• Connecticut6 jurisdictions with restrictions
• District of Columbia1 jurisdiction with restrictions
• Floridano restrictions currently listed
• Illinois10 jurisdictions with restrictions
• Maryland9 jurisdictions with restrictions
• Massachusetts9 jurisdictions with restrictions
• Michigan1 jurisdiction with restrictions
• New Jersey12 jurisdictions with restrictions
• New York19 jurisdictions with restrictions
• Oregon1 jurisdiction with restrictions
• Pennsylvania2 jurisdictions with restrictions
• Rhode Island1 jurisdiction with restrictions
• Vermont1 jurisdiction with restrictions
• Virginia2 jurisdictions with restrictions
• Washington2 jurisdictions with restrictions

More states will be added as data becomes available.