Gas-Powered OPE Regulations

An Inconvenient Lie(s)

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

"We just need some pure journalistic investigation to get to the bottom of self-serving, agenda-driven news that — when one follows the money — finds the lies and exaggerations that rob our pocketbooks and the future of our children faster." —Tim Brannon

5 Questions with Echo’s Harold Redman

mellis@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:28:00 -0500

We caught up with Harold Redman, president and CEO of Echo, during the Equip Exposition in Louisville, Ky. He shares some of his perspective on the rural lifestyle market, gas bans and inventory levels at dealerships.

Trump’s ‘State Overreach' Order Could Reverse Gas-Powered OPE Bans

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:38:47 -0400

A number of states and municipalities have enacted gas-powered outdoor power equipment bans in recent years. This order could nullify those laws.

Key Factors in Transitioning from Gas-powered to Battery-powered Equipment

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Large-scale adapters of battery-powered equipment are increasingly focused on developing infrastructure for charging as usage grows and momentum for battery-powered builds.

ONGOING COVERAGE: Gas-Powered OPE Regulations

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400

As more states and municipalities consider regulations and limitations on the use of gas-powered outdoor power equipment, Rural Lifestyle Dealer has compiled a timeline of where and when these rulings are being enacted.

Village of Northbrook, Ill., Approves Partial Ban on Gas Powered Leaf Blowers

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:00:52 -0400

There will be a 9-month ban on gas-powered leaf blower use from December to March and May to September.

New York Considers Prohibiting Sales of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers in 2025

Fri, 24 May 2024 10:32:21 -0400

Legislation regarding gas-powered equipment bans was introduced back in 2021.

Portland City Council Votes to Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:37:52 -0400

Gas-powered leaf blowers will be prohibited in 2026, except during the fall and winter and by 2028, they will be banned completely.

Virginia Bill to Allow Local Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Bans Advances

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:59:13 -0500

The bill states that, if passed, "Any locality may by ordinance prohibit or regulate the use of gas-powered leaf blowers within its jurisdiction."

New Jersey Mayor Vetoes Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:26:15 -0500

Mayor McCartney proposed revisiting the ordinance in 2026 to determine if electric tech and the disposal options for lithium batteries had advanced enough to allow them to implement the ordinance.

Michigan City Bans Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:05:10 -0500

The city council of Ann Arbor, Mich., has unanimously voted to ban gas-powered leaf blowers.

California City Bans Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:01:49 -0500

City residents who use gas-powered leaf blowers could be cited starting in June.

Washington to Consider Ban on Gas-Powered OPE Sales

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:44:28 -0500

The ban would apply to lawnmowers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, snow blowers and other equipment.

Maryland County Bans Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:09:35 -0400

Gas-powered leaf blowers will be illegal to sell as of July 1, 2024, and illegal to use exactly one year later.

Colorado State Government to Cease Using Gas-Powered OPE by 2025

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:15:01 -0400

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed an executive order on Sept. 13 requiring state facilities to phase out the use of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment by June 2025, according to a report from Colorado Politics.

Texas to Ban Restrictions on Gas-Powered Equipment

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 13:16:52 -0400

The City of Dallas will no longer push for a total ban on gas-powered equipment within the city.

Denver Approves Ban on Sale of Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:16:08 -0400

The ban on sales of gas-powered OPE would go into effect in 2025.

Toronto Considers Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:05:23 -0400

The city of Toronto's council will consider a motion to ban gas-powered leaf blowers on July 19, according to a July 1 report from CBC.

Georgia Bans Regulations on Gas-Powered Equipment

Fri, 12 May 2023 11:52:47 -0400

The Landscape Equipment and Agricultural Fairness (LEAF) Act was signed into Georgia law by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on May 8.

Wisconsin Assembly Passes Bills Prohibiting Gas-Powered Equipment Bans

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:50:10 -0400

The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed 2 bills that would forbid local and state government from banning gas-powered outdoor power equipment, according to an April 18 report from the Associated Press.

Maryland County Tables Bill Banning Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:05:00 -0400

Lawmakers in Montgomery County, Md., have tabled a bill that would have banned gas-powered leaf blowers, according to a March 21 report from Fox 5.

Georgia Bill Protecting Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Passes House Vote

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:54:40 -0400

A Georgia bill that would prohibit local governments from banning gas-powered outdoor power equipment has passed a Georgia House of Representatives vote, according to a March 27 report from the Georgia Recorder.

Georgia Bill Would Prohibit Bans on Gas-Powered Equipment

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:30:46 -0500

A Feb. 17 report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution said Georgia senators are seeking to pass a law that would prohibit local governments from banning gas-powered outdoor power equipment.

Minnesota to Consider Ban on Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:09:15 -0500

According to a Feb. 21 note from the Pioneer Equipment Dealers Assn., a new bill — HF 1715 — was introduced last week in Minnesota and would prohibit the sale of gasoline powered lawn equipment like lawn mowers and leaf blowers after Jan. 1, 2025.

Connecticut City Restricts Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:22:14 -0500

According to a Jan. 5 report from The Wilton Bulletin, the city of Westport. Conn., will beginning restricting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers on May 15.

72% of Dealers Worried About Bans on Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 10:42:14 -0500

According to a recent poll from Rural Lifestyle Dealer, 71.9% of dealers are concerned to some degree about being impacted by bans on gas-powered lawn equipment over the next 3 years.

Dallas Officials Consider Ban of Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:52:00 -0500

According to a Nov. 28 report from The Dallas Morning News, officials in Dallas, Texas, are planning to phase out the use of gasoline-powered lawnmowers, leaf blowers and landscaping equipment by 2027 or 2030 within the city.