Virginia SB 305: Gas-powered leaf blowers; local prohibition or regulation, civil penalty.

Bill Text

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1 SENATEBILLNO.305
2 OfferedJanuary10,2024
3 PrefiledJanuary9,2024
4 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-918.1, relating to local
5 prohibition or regulation of gas-powered leaf blowers; civil penalty.
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Patron––Salim
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8 ReferredtoCommitteeonLocalGovernment
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10 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
11 1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 15.2-918.1 as follows:
12 §15.2-918.1. Local prohibition or regulation of use of gas-powered leaf blowers; civil penalty.
13 Any locality may by ordinance prohibit or regulate the use of gas-powered leaf blowers within its
14 jurisdiction. The locality may authorize a civil penalty for violations in an amount to be set out in the
15 ordinance. Civil penalties assessed under this section shall be paid into the treasury of the locality
16 where the violation occurred and may be used by the locality to assist with the purchase of
17 nonprohibited leaf blowers by residents and local businesses.
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