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GA HB1301
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2022
Primary Sponsor
Don Hogan
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AI Summary
- Prohibits Georgia counties and municipalities from enacting local regulations that single out or create differing standards for gasoline-powered leaf blowers compared to other gasoline-powered, electric, or similar equipment
- Defines "gasoline-powered leaf blowers" as any machine powered by a two-stroke or four-stroke engine using gasoline or a gasoline-oil blend to blow leaves, dirt, or debris off surfaces
- Exempts county- and municipality-owned property from the preemption, allowing local governments to restrict gasoline-powered leaf blower use on their own property
- Preserves the ability of counties and municipalities to run programs encouraging the use of alternative leaf blower equipment, such as battery-powered tools
- Takes effect immediately upon the Governor's approval, and is intended to prevent a patchwork of local regulations that could increase costs for urban agriculture, homeowners, and landscape service professionals
Legislative Description
Landscape Equipment and Agricultural Fairness (LEAF) Act; enact
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/24/2022
Committee Referrals
Governmental Affairs2/11/2022
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