New Jersey S217 prohibits the sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce pollution and health risks.
New Jersey S217 prohibits the sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers in the state. The bill defines "gas-powered leaf blower" as a device with a two-stroke or four-stroke engine using gasoline or a gasoline and oil blend as fuel. The prohibition on sales begins one year after the bill's effective date, while the prohibition on use starts four years later. Violators face civil penalties of $500 to $1,000 per offense, with each day of a continuing violation counting as a separate offense.
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