So what's the story in California. Are gasoline powered lawn mowers still available? How about lawnmowers being sold underneath the overpasses from white vans? Any feedback from the California folks? Thanks.
One year since gasoline lawnmower sales banned in California
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SMH.
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Cash, carry, crank
I'm sure there's a lot of very low hour - like 30 minute - "used" ones.
Why don't you actually understand the law, what it does and does not do, before posting an absurd statement.
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Or generators in HoustonI wonder if they bring them in by the semi load for parking lot sales.... like they do Florida citrus here in the winter.
because your post is helpful? I read the law and I don't see what is so absurd about his statement?
Why don't you actually enlighten those of us outside of California who are unfamiliar with the situation instead of being pretentious and condescending. I get that pretentiousness is like a birthright to many Californians, but at least try to put it aside and actually be helpful.
It's really funny you said that. I saw thursday a dozen Murray lawnmowers and a few weed Wackers across the street from the Chp San Bernardino office. They had a big sign $250. I was getting a Harley vin inspection. The officer said a few of the guys bought generators from him.
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I did some reading because of your comment......You made it seem like the OP was off target, but from what I read, California really did ban the sale of new gasoline powered lawn equipment and SORE (Small Off Road Engines) Jan 1st 2024. SMORE are spark ignited engines under 25hp.
One of the articles I read - https://lawnlove.com/blog/california-green-lawn-care-law/
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Might be a good opportunity for small engine mechanics in California..... although the cost of living in more urban areas where there is better biz might pose an unsurmountable problem for those in that trade. Maybe one could be a "mobile" small engine mechanic.... pulling a trailer full of carb kits and gaskets, lol.
I wonder if business has picked up for the OPE dealers just across state lines from CA, especially for commercial mowing equipment.
The small engine mechanic shops are gonna look like something out of Mad Max in a few years.
If there were any emissions reduction it would only be local to the use site, Cali gets to export those emissions to neighboring states were they buy 30% of their electricity used to charge the conflict mineral batteries these things use.
Probably looks like the fireworks stands at the state line between one state that allows fireworks and one that doesn't...or the liquor store 10ft into the other county from a dry county.
Unless there are customs at the state border it is a useless law. No need for gun and rum runners now we can have lawnmower and chainsaw runners.
I bet their neighborhoods will be quieter as the gas powered stuff ages out. That is something I notice in town in the summer, is there's always somebody mowing, trimming or blowing during daylight hours. Its not terrible, but I think most people wouldn't mind it being gone either.
