Bill Status of HB4805  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  GAS-POWERED LEAF BLOWER BAN

House Sponsors
Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2025, a person may not operate or sell at retail a gas-powered leaf blower in the State. Provides that a person who violates the Act's provisions is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500. Provides that a county or municipality may impose the penalty by citation or ticket and that the county or municipality may bring an action in the circuit court to enforce the collection of any monetary penalty imposed in the citation or ticket. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  2/6/2024HouseFirst Reading
  2/6/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee