Prohibits sale and use of certain gas-powered leaf blowers; provides CBT credit for purchase of electric leaf blower that replaces gas-powered leaf blower.*

New Jersey's S 217 bans the sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers with two-stroke engines starting one year after enactment, and restricts four-stroke models in residential areas after four years (allowing limited non-residential use March-May and October-December). It directly affects homeowners, landscapers, and businesses using leaf blowers, while providing a 50% tax credit (up to 50% of purchase cost) for electric replacements over five years. Key provisions include phased bans, civil penalties for violations ($25-$1,000), and a tax credit requiring proof of replacing a gas model. The bill aims to reduce emissions and noise while incentivizing electric equipment adoption through financial support.