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Seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers May 1–October 31 annually, adopted unanimously by the Village Board. Battery-powered blowers remain unrestricted. North Haven joined the Village of Southampton and the Town of East Hampton as the third East End jurisdiction to adopt a seasonal gas ban.
Enacted: 2021-11-16 In effect since: 2022-05-01
Carve-outs:
Storm / extreme weather — Cleanup after major storms
Exact enactment and effective dates (first May 1) not confirmed from the village news page; verify against Village Board minutes before publishing further detail.
Last updated: Jun 2, 2026
Research & citations
- Leaf Blower Rules Are All Over the Map | The East Hampton Star
— gas leaf blowers, 2026-04-30T16:01:47.000Z
A roundup of gas-powered leaf blower regulations across East Hampton-area municipalities, noting a ban set to take effect May 1, 2026, and local pressure to extend rules to match North Haven's existing ban. Advocacy co-founder Gail Pellett is quoted on the campaign's progress.
- North Haven Outlaws Gas-Powered Blowers From May to October — The Sag Harbor Express
— The Sag Harbor Express, 2021-11-23
News confirmation that the Village of North Haven adopted its seasonal gas leaf blower ban by unanimous Village Board vote Nov 16, 2021, effective May 1, 2022.
- Village of North Haven — May 1 Ban on Gas Powered Leaf Blowers Goes Into Effect
— Village of North Haven
Village of North Haven news post announcing the seasonal gas-powered leaf blower ban taking effect May 1 (through October 31), adopted unanimously by the Village Board. Battery-powered blowers remain unrestricted.
- Village of North Haven — Municipal Code (leaf blower / noise)
— Village of North Haven
Codified leaf blower / noise ordinance for Village of North Haven, New York. Source: eCode360.
Pending Three state bills — rebate passed both chambers, sale + seasonal use still pending
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