One of Oregon’s weirdest laws will take effect in January 2026, and it might be one that’ll make you shake your head.
Portland Cracks Down on Gas Leaf Blowers
The City of Portland is cracking down on gas-powered leaf blowers.
The goal of the city is to eventually ban all gas leaf blowers within the city limits by January 1st, 2028.
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Starting January 2026, here’s what you need to know about the new law that’ll frustrate some homeowners.
According to Portland.gov, gas-powered leaf blowers may not be operated from Jan. 1 through Sept. 30 on any public or private property within Portland, with limited exceptions only for inclement weather as defined by the City Administrator.
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