Massachusetts homeowners in Arlington face fines of up to $200 for using gas-powered leaf blowers under a new upkeep and noise-control law, which phases in a full ban for homeowners by March 15, 2026.

Electric blowers remain legal year-round but with time restrictions.

The rules also apply to hired landscapers, and first-time offenders receive warnings before fines escalate.

The law reflects a broader national push to reduce pollution and noise from gas-powered lawn equipment, with similar bans in Washington, D.C., California, and dozens of other cities, though some states like Texas and Florida block local bans, Daily Mail has reported.

Financial incentives for electric equipment are being offered in several states.