Gas Leaf Blower Bans in Maryland
We list 9 jurisdictions in Maryland with restrictions on gas-powered leaf blowers or mowers.
9 jurisdictions with use bans
2 jurisdictions with sale bans
8 jurisdictions with specific hour restrictions
1 jurisdiction with phased implementation
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Each entry shows the date we last checked it. Ordinances change, so confirm against the live municipal code before quoting any of this in a public meeting. Where we say a jurisdiction has no restriction, that usually means we could not find one, which is not the same as establishing that none exists.
Active Bans: 8 jurisdictions have implemented use bans, including Chevy Chase Village, Somerset, Montgomery Countyand others.
Phased Implementation: Baltimore City is implementing regulations in phases over time.
Jurisdictions with gas equipment restrictions
Chevy Chase Village
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned, effective Jan 1 2022, approved by Village Board Dec 2019. Distinct from the separate Town of Chevy Chase, which also bans gas-powered blowers for landscaping year-round; noise limits apply: ≤70 dBA at 50 feet (Montgomery County noise code). Violations may result in warning for first-time violators.
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Somerset
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned: codified in Town Code Chapter 140 (Noise) Section 140-3. Exact effective date not independently confirmed; reported effective around Jan 1 2022 per a 2020 town publication.
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Montgomery County
Gas-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums are banned: passed 10-1 by County Council Sept 26 2023. Sale ban effective July 1 2024; use ban effective July 1 2025. Applies to private, commercial, and local government property; does not apply to Montgomery County Public Schools or Montgomery Parks (state-managed). Rebates offered for electric alternatives; sales are also prohibited. Violations may result in $500 fine.
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Hyattsville
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned, effective July 1 2024. Rebate program offered for electric alternatives. Violations may result in $100 first offense, $200 each repeat offense.
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University Park
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned, effective Jan 1 2024, via Legislative Resolution 23-O-10. Applies to homeowners, guests, employees, and contractors. Rebate up to $100 offered toward electric equipment. Violations may result in $200 per occurrence (municipal infraction).
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Annapolis
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned (ordinance 28-23, passed 2024. Grace period with warnings only until April 1 2025; fines began after that date); noise limits apply (65 dBA day / 55 dBA night in residential areas). Violations may result in $100 first offense, $200 each repeat offense.
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Baltimore City
Gas-powered leaf blowers are being phased out. City entities and contractors banned since Dec 15 2024. Private use limited to Oct 15-Dec 15 in 2025 and 2026 (banned outside that window). Full ban on all use after Dec 15 2026. Enacted by City Council vote, Oct 2024. Violations may result in $250 fine for repeat violations after the full ban takes effect.
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Town of Chevy Chase
Gas-powered landscaping blowers and vacuums are banned (ordinance 2024-01 adopted January 10 2024 and effective February 9 2024. Excludes snow blowers and blowers used to spray herbicide, pesticide or fertilizer. The town is within Montgomery County; its ordinance is separate from Chevy Chase Village). Violations may result in $200 first violation; $400 second; $1,000 third.
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Takoma Park
Gas-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums are banned (sale ban effective July 1 2024; use ban effective July 1 2025. Applies to residents and contractors); sales are also prohibited.
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