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Public hearing on leaf‑blower enforcement draws business and resident concerns; debate centers on photographic evidence and single‑complaint enforcement
Summary
At a public hearing on expedited Bill 30‑25, supporters urged removal of a photographic evidence requirement to permit enforcement of the county's gas‑powered leaf‑blower ban; landscapers and some residents opposed loosening evidentiary standards that would allow enforcement on a single complaint without photos.
The County Council held a public hearing on Oct. 21 on expedited Bill 30‑25, a proposal to modify enforcement procedures for Montgomery County’s ban on gas‑powered leaf blowers. The bill would repeal the photographic evidence requirement and clarify that a single complaint may trigger enforcement.
Supporters of the bill, including the County Executive’s Office, said removing the photo‑requirement will let enforcement proceed without forcing residents to take photos in situations that might feel unsafe. Tricia Swanson, representing the County Executive, said the…
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