Rhode Island H7150 prohibits municipalities from restricting landscaping equipment based on its power source.

Rhode Island H7150 aims to prevent municipalities from banning or restricting landscaping equipment like leaf blowers and lawn mowers based on their power source. This includes equipment powered by gasoline, electricity, battery, or other energy sources. The bill allows for reasonable noise regulations and restrictions on hours of operation, as well as regulations addressing public safety concerns, provided they do not effectively prohibit equipment based on fuel type. Existing ordinances in effect before the bill's passage are grandfathered in.

Rhode Island H7150 prohibits municipalities from restricting landscaping equipment based on its power source.

Rhode Island H7150 aims to prevent municipalities from banning or restricting landscaping equipment like leaf blowers and lawn mowers based on their power source. This includes equipment powered by gasoline, electricity, battery, or other energy sources. The bill allows for reasonable noise regulations and restrictions on hours of operation, as well as regulations addressing public safety concerns, provided they do not effectively prohibit equipment based on fuel type. Existing ordinances in effect before the bill's passage are grandfathered in.