On Monday, November 3, Montgomery County’s Transportation and Environment Committee will review Expedited Bill 30-25, which would change enforcement procedures for the County’s gas-powered leaf blower ban.
The bill would remove the current requirement that residents submit photographic evidence when reporting violations and clarifies that a single complaint can trigger enforcement. Councilmembers say the change is intended to address concerns that requiring photos creates a chilling effect, especially for landscapers, and could put residents and workers in uncomfortable situations…