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County operations only. December 16, 2021 Board of Commissioners resolution to phase gas-powered leaf blowers out of county operations before 2025. Not a full ordinance prohibiting private-party gas-blower use in unincorporated county areas.
Enacted: 2021-12-16 In effect since: 2021-12-16
Multnomah County also administers the Gas Powered Leaf Blower Project (Program #40037B, Office of Sustainability). Reimbursements up to $24,950 per Oregon-based landscaping business that uses gas leaf blowers in Multnomah County, with tiered incentives favoring smaller businesses and a recycling requirement. Funded by Oregon DEQ enforcement-action settlement funds under the Supplemental Environmental Project framework — a distinctive state-regulatory-touchpoint mechanism not seen elsewhere. Launched July 2024. County enforces Portland Ordinance 191653 under an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Portland.
Last updated: May 24, 2026
Timeline
- 2024-07 Effective date reached — Phase: Launched Gas Powered Leaf Blower Project rebate (up to $24,950/business, DEQ-SEP funded)
- 2021-12-16 Adopted — Board of Commissioners adopted resolution to phase gas blowers out of county operations
Failed in legislature Four failed statewide bills 2019–2023; no successor in 83rd LA
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