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California: Gas-powered lawn equipment tops long list of things banned by Newsom

FOX News

By Jessica Chasmar

October 18, 2021

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law this month that forbids the sale of new gas-powered lawn equipment, topping a long list of things he’s banned since assuming office in 2019.

The new state law, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, will phase out the sale of new gas-powered equipment using small off-road engines, which can include anything from lawn mowers to backup generators to pressure washers. It also orders regulators to offer rebates for landscaping businesses to change out their equipment in time for 2024.

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