University Park

Maryland · city

Full Year-Round Ban Year-round gas ban

Ban status

Gas-powered leaf blower use prohibited effective January 1, 2024.

Enacted: 2023-11-08 In effect since: 2024-01-01

Penalty: $200 per occurrence (municipal infraction). Town Council rebate program: up to $100 per battery / electric lawn equipment or battery purchase, capped at total cost of equipment. Enforced by Town Code Compliance via online complaint form.

Last updated: Jun 2, 2026

Timeline

2024-01-01 Effective date reached — Gas leaf blower use ban took effect

Research & citations

University Park MD Resolution 23-O-10 (gas leaf blower ban)
Approved Nov 8 2023; prohibits gas leaf blowers on and after January 1, 2024.
City of University Park — Municipal Code (leaf blower / noise) — City of University Park
Codified leaf blower / noise ordinance for City of University Park, Maryland. Source: eCode360.
Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban — Town of University Park

Maryland context

Failed in legislature HB 701 Clean Air Quiet Communities Act — died in committee

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