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This bill modifies Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 342F-30.8 by expanding the definition of "residential zone" to include residential districts, apartment districts, and business mixed use districts for the purposes of leaf blower regulations. The bill provides clarity on what types of areas are considered residential zones by referencing how these terms may be used in state law or county ordinances. The bill maintains the existing definitions of "leaf blower" as a machine used to blow leaves, dirt, or other debris from surfaces, and "weed whacker" as a gasoline or electric powered yard tool used for cutting grass and vegetation. The legislation takes effect immediately upon approval and aims to provide more precise language for implementing leaf blower restrictions in various types of residential and mixed-use areas.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=60&year=2026