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Year-round prohibition on use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers, every day of the year. Applies to residents, commercial contractors, and anyone operating within Village boundaries. Village code references Montgomery County's 70 dBA / 50 ft standard for all blowers (gas or electric).
Enacted: 2019-12-09 In effect since: 2022-01-01
Maryland's first year-round gas leaf blower ban — predates Montgomery County's ordinance by nearly 3.5 years. Adopted by Board of Managers in December 2019 with a 2-year grace period. Pop. ~2,000. First-time confirmed violators receive a warning; subsequent violations carry fines.
Last updated: Jun 2, 2026
Timeline
- 2022-01-01 Effective date reached — Year-round gas blower ban took effect — Maryland's first
- 2019-12 Adopted — Board of Managers adopted ordinance with 2-year grace period
Failed in legislature HB 701 Clean Air Quiet Communities Act — died in committee
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