Larchmont

New York · village

Full Year-Round Ban Year-round gas ban

Ban status

Full year-round ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, effective January 1, 2022 — the first complete ban in the Northeastern U.S. Electric leaf blowers are further restricted to April for spring cleanup and October 15–December 15 for fall cleanup.

Enacted: 2020-09-15 In effect since: 2022-01-01

Fines escalate $250 / $500 / $1,000 for first, second, and third-plus offenses. Temporary allowances possible for extreme weather events as determined by the mayor.

Last updated: Jun 2, 2026

Timeline

2024-01-03 Report published — Larchmont CSC PE10 filing documents GLB ban as climate action
2022-01-01 Effective date reached — effective

Research & citations

Chapter 180: Leaf Blowers — Village of Larchmont
Larchmont, NY — Official Municipal Website
Leaf Blower Ban — Village of Larchmont

New York context

Pending Three state bills — rebate passed both chambers, sale + seasonal use still pending

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