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Local Law No. 7 - 2017
This local law shall be known as the “Increase in Fines for the Illegal Operation of Gasoline-
Powered Leaf Blowers” Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1 – Purpose:
The Town Board has determined that it is appropriate to increase the fines for illegal operation of
gasoline-powered leaf blowers as a means for deterring violations of the law.
Section 2 – Amendment of a current section of the Mamaroneck Code:
Section 141-13 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is repealed and the following
substituted in its place:
§ 141-13 Penalties for offenses.
Any person, firm, association or corporation who violates any provision of this Article shall be
guilty of an offense and upon conviction shall be punished as follows:
For the first offense during a calendar year, with a fine of not less than one hundred twenty five
($125.00) dollars and not more than two hundred fifty ($250.00) dollars,
For a second offense during the same calendar year, with a fine of not less than two hundred fifty
($250.00) dollars and not more than five hundred ($500.00) dollars, and
For additional offenses during the same calendar year, with a fine of five hundred ($500.00)
dollars.
Section 3 – Severability:
Should any provision of this Local Law be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any
other provisions of this Local Law, which may be implemented without the invalid or
unconstitutional provisions.
Section 4 – Effective Date:
This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.