Index
Small Off-Road Engine (SORE) Regulations
Summary
Prohibits the sale of new gas-powered small engines (under 25 hp) commonly used in landscaping, such as lawn mowers and leaf blowers, forcing businesses to transition to zero-emission equipment.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Small businesses can continue to use and repair gas-powered equipment purchased before the 2024 ban.
- 02.Eligibility for state incentive programs like CORE to offset the cost of buying electric equipment.
Penalties
- 01.Fines for retailers selling non-compliant equipment; potential operational citations for commercial users in specific municipalities.
Verified Citations
13 CCR Sections 2400-2409
Source"For model years beginning in 2024, newly manufactured SORE must be zero-emission engines."