Village of East Hampton

New York · village

Partial or Part-Year Ban Part-year gas ban

Ban status

Gas- and diesel-powered leaf blowers prohibited May 15–September 15 annually. Municipal, school, and golf property exempt. Building Inspector may grant hardship permits. Chapter 196.

Enacted: 2025-05-23 In effect since: 2025-05-23

Significant exemptions:

Municipal — Municipal property Schools — School property Golf courses — Golf property Other — Building Inspector may grant hardship permits

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Research & citations

Leaf Blower Rules Are All Over the Map | The East Hampton Star — gas leaf blowers, 2026-04-30T16:01:47.000Z
A roundup of gas-powered leaf blower regulations across East Hampton-area municipalities, noting a ban set to take effect May 1, 2026, and local pressure to extend rules to match North Haven's existing ban. Advocacy co-founder Gail Pellett is quoted on the campaign's progress.
Chapter 196 — Village of East Hampton (eCode360) — Village of East Hampton
Village of East Hampton Chapter 196 prohibiting the use of gas- and diesel-powered leaf blowers May 15–September 15. Municipal, school, and golf property exempt; Building Inspector may grant hardship permits.
Village of East Hampton, NY — Official Municipal Website

New York context

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

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