Leaf Blower and Lawn Equipment Rules in Hawaii
State law
Hawaii limits leaf blower and string trimmer operating hours in specified residential areas. The statewide rule applies to gas and electric equipment.
Hours and use limits
Hawaii statewideIn urban land-use districts, leaf blowers and weed whackers in or within 100 feet of residential zones are limited to 8 a.m.–7 p.m. on ordinary weekdays and Saturdays, and 9 a.m.–7 p.m. on Sundays and state or federal holidays. Government leaf-blower use is exempt. Counties may adopt stricter rules.
In urban land-use districts, leaf blowers and weed whackers in or within 100 feet of residential zones are limited to 8 a.m.–7 p.m. on ordinary weekdays and Saturdays, and 9 a.m.–7 p.m. on Sundays and state or federal holidays. Government leaf-blower use is exempt. Counties may adopt stricter rules.
Codes change, so confirm against the live code before quoting one at a public meeting. A town missing from this list means we did not find a rule, not that none exists.
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