Maryland HB167 prohibits the state from purchasing or using gasoline-powered leaf blowers starting in 2026 and 2031, respectively.

Maryland HB167 establishes regulations on gasoline-powered leaf blowers, prohibiting the state from purchasing them starting July 1, 2026, and from using them starting January 1, 2031. The bill also mandates that state contractors and subcontractors comply with local government standards that are at least as stringent as those set by this law. Exemptions include wildland fire suppression, prescribed burn management, firefighting, and emergency response activities. Each executive branch agency is required to monitor and enforce compliance with these provisions.

Maryland HB167 prohibits the state from purchasing or using gasoline-powered leaf blowers starting in 2026 and 2031, respectively.

Maryland HB167 establishes regulations on gasoline-powered leaf blowers, prohibiting the state from purchasing them starting July 1, 2026, and from using them starting January 1, 2031. The bill also mandates that state contractors and subcontractors comply with local government standards that are at least as stringent as those set by this law. Exemptions include wildland fire suppression, prescribed burn management, firefighting, and emergency response activities. Each executive branch agency is required to monitor and enforce compliance with these provisions.