Hawaii SB 60: RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.

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THE SENATE
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025
STATE OF HAWAII
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A BILL FORAN ACT
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 342F-30.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is
amended by amending subsection (e) to read as follows:
"(e) For the purposes of this section:
"Leaf blower" means any machine used to blow leaves, dirt,
or other debris off sidewalks, driveways, lawns, and other
surfaces.
"Residential zone" includes residential districts,
apartment districts, and business mixed use districts, as those
terms may be used in state law or county ordinance.
"State holiday" means any day established as a state
holiday in section 8-1.
"Weed whacker" means a gasoline or electric powered yard
tool that uses either a flexible monofilament line (also known
as a string or line trimmer) or revolving metal cutting blade
intended to cut or trim grass and other vegetation."
SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
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1 SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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INTRODUCED BY:
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Report Title:
Leaf Blowers; Residential Zones; Definition
Description:
Defines "residential zone" for purposes of leaf blower
restrictions to include residential districts, apartment
districts, and business mixed use districts.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is
not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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