# Subtitle 3 – Gas-Powered Debris Removal Equipment

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 8-301 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code § 8-301 (2026)

(a) In this subtitle, the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Air pollution” has the meaning stated in § 8-101(b) of this title

(c) “Contractor” means a person, firm, or legal entity with which the City has entered into an agreement.

(d) “Contractor” means a person, firm, or legal entity with which the City has entered into an agreement.

  (1) “Debris” means any solid material or portion of a solid material intended for disposal.

  (2) “Debris” includes:

    (i) manufactured objects;

    (ii) plant materials;

    (iii) animal materials; and

    (iv) natural geologic materials.

(e) “Enforcement officer” has the meaning stated in City Code Article 1 § 41-1(c) {“Definitions: Enforcement officer”}.

(f)

  (1) “Gas-powered debris removal equipment” means any device powered by an internal combustion or rotary engine using gasoline, alcohol, or any other fuel that is used to blow, vacuum, displace, or gather debris.

  (2) “Gas-powered debris removal equipment” includes handheld leaf blowers       with a vacuum function.

  (3) “Gas-powered debris removal equipment” does not include:

    (i) lawn mowers;

    (ii) lawn trimmers;

    (iii) snow blowers;

    (iv) pressure washers; or

    (v) self-propelled motorized leaf vacuums, including walk-behind, riding, and hitch mount leaf vacuums; and

    (vi) leaf vacuum trucks.

(g) “Landscape maintenance company” means a person who receives compensation, including money or material goods, in exchange for services that include:

  (1)

    (i) lawns;

    (ii) gardens;

    (iii) trees;

    (iv) plants; and

    (v) hardscape features; or

  (2) otherwise enhancing the aesthetics and functionality of an outdoor space.

(h)

  (1) “Person” has the meaning stated in § 1-107(a) {“Person: In general”} of the City Code’s General Provisions Article.

  (2) Notwithstanding § 1-107(b) {“Person: Exclusion”} of the General Provisions Article, in this subtitle “person” also includes a governmental entity or an instrumentality or unit of a governmental entity.

(i) “Subcontractor” means a business enterprise that has a direct contract with a contractor to perform part of the work on a contract.

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## § 8-302 Prohibition of gas-powered debris removal equipment.

Balt., Md., Code § 8-302 (2026)

(a) A person, individual, contractor, or subcontractor may not use gas-powered debris removal equipment in Baltimore City.

(b) An owner of real property in Baltimore City may not permit any person, individual, contractor, or subcontractor to use gas-powered debris removal equipment on that property.

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## § 8-303 Rules and regulations.

Balt., Md., Code § 8-303 (2026)

(a) Subject to Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act B Regulations”} of the City General Provisions Article, the Baltimore City Health Department or another City entity tasked with enforcement of this subtitle, shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle and <cite data-path="health|§8-402">§ 8-402</cite> of this title.

(b) The rules and regulations adopted by the Baltimore City Health Department under this section shall include an affidavit form a witness shall use to submit a complaint under <cite data-path="health|§8-402">§ 8-402</cite> of this title.

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