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.
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This bill aims to reduce air pollution and noise by prohibiting the sale and use of certain gas-powered leaf blowers in New Jersey. It establishes a phased-in approach, initially banning two-stroke engines and later extending restrictions to four-stroke models in residential areas. The bill also provides a state tax credit for purchasing electric leaf blowers to replace gas-powered ones, encouraging a transition to cleaner alternatives.
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