Use of gas-powered leaf blowers will be illegal in Montgomery County starting Tuesday, after years of debate over the issue that resulted in the passage of legislation.
The County Council approved legislation in 2023 banning the use and sale of gas-powered leaf blowers. A ban on sales took effect July 1, 2024, and a ban on use of the equipment will go into effect in six days.
“The ban is a step toward cleaner air and quieter neighborhoods,” County Executive Marc Elrich (D) said during a virtual media briefing Wednesday…