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I believe that the proposed ban on the sale of gas-powered small
off-road engines, beginning in 2024, is a wise and necessary
measure.  The regulations do not, and should not, prohibit the use
of existing gas powered small engines.  If it did that would
represent a significant hardship to many landscape maintenance
companies as well as residential homeowners.  Creating a hard
deadline and getting the word out NOW will ensure the preparedness
of the users and the manufacturers.  

Perhaps the $30 million proposed allocation to help with the
transition from gas to electric could be in part used to
incentivize the creation of better battery technology, a battery
allowance, and or homeowner rebates (largest user segment).

Waiting for technology to arrive delays this necessary step, both
incidentally as well as purposefully.  Drawing a hard line in the
sand with a reasonable cut off date of 2024 ensures continued
diligence to perfecting the technology.  Don't let up.

I support the proposed ban on the sale of gas-powered small
off-road engines, beginning in 2024.

Thank you,
Cheryl Fields, ASLA
Senior Landscape Architect