ONGOING COVERAGE: Gas-Powered OPE Regulations

October 9, 2024 | Posted in Gas-Powered OPE Regulations

As more states and municipalities consider regulations and limitations on the use of gas-powered outdoor power equipment, Rural Lifestyle Dealer has compiled a timeline of where and when these rulings are being enacted.

Washington to Consider Ban on Gas-Powered OPE Sales

December 11, 2023 | Posted in Gas-Powered OPE Regulations

The ban would apply to lawnmowers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, snow blowers and other equipment.

Stop & Think Before Starting a 'Hot Foot' in Your Dealership

By Tim Brannon posted on November 13, 2023 | Posted in Best Practices

Years ago — OK, decades ago — as a 14-year-old, I was assigned the job of cleaning the strainers in our farm sprayer. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

Georgia Bans Regulations on Gas-Powered Equipment

May 12, 2023 | Posted in Gas-Powered OPE Regulations

The Landscape Equipment and Agricultural Fairness (LEAF) Act was signed into Georgia law by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on May 8.

Wisconsin Assembly Passes Bills Prohibiting Gas-Powered Equipment Bans

April 20, 2023 | Posted in Gas-Powered OPE Regulations

The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed 2 bills that would forbid local and state government from banning gas-powered outdoor power equipment, according to an April 18 report from the Associated Press.

Georgia Bill Would Prohibit Bans on Gas-Powered Equipment

March 6, 2023 | Posted in Gas-Powered OPE Regulations, Rural Lifestyle Market

A Feb. 17 report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution said Georgia senators are seeking to pass a law that would prohibit local governments from banning gas-powered outdoor power equipment.

EPA To Crack Down On Farm Dust

August 2, 2010 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is considering a crackdown on farm dust, so senators have signed a letter addressing their concerns on the possible regulations.

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