Report Title:

Noise; Leaf Blowers

 

Description:

Limits the noise level of leaf blowers as determined reasonable by the department of health.

 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	642
TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE, 2009
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to noise.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 342F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§342F-    Leaf blowers; excessive noise level.  (a)  No person shall operate a leaf blower or other mechanical device designed for the same purpose that emits noise that exceeds the level determined to be reasonable by the department under rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.

(b)  For the purposes of this section a "leaf blower" means a machine, consisting of a tube through which air is blown by a gas or electric motor, used to move leaves or debris from a lawn or driveway."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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