SB 1171

Abstract

Local prohibition or regulation of gas-powered leaf blowers; civil penalty. Provides that any locality may by ordinance prohibit or regulate the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The bill provides that the ordinance may include provisions for a civil penalty and that the funds from such civil penalties may be used by the locality to assist with the purchase of nonprohibited leaf blowers by residents and local businesses.

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-918.1, relating to local prohibition or regulation of gas-powered leaf blowers; civil penalty.