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NJ S217
NJ S217Prohibits sale and use of certain gas-powered leaf blowers; provides CBT credit for purchase of electric leaf blower that replaces gas-powered leaf blower.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
06/20/2024
06/20/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits sale and use of certain gas-powered leaf blowers; provides CBT credit for purchase of electric leaf blower that replaces gas-powered leaf blower.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the sale and use of certain gas-powered leaf blowers in New Jersey. It provides a tax credit for the purchase of an electric leaf blower that replaces a gas-powered leaf blower. The bill sets timelines for the sale and use restrictions, with a two-year phase-in period for the sale ban and a four-year phase-in period for the use ban. It also allows the use of gas-powered leaf blowers with four-stroke engines in non-residential areas during certain times of the year. The bill imposes civil penalties for violations and authorizes state and local law enforcement to enforce the provisions. It also allows municipalities to adopt more stringent ordinances regulating gas-powered leaf blowers.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 06/20/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S217 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 11/15/24; 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/217_E1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/217_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SEN 6/20/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/217_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/217_I1.HTM |
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