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Nationwide

2025.04.25 | Irrigation
Updates On State Irrigation Controller Requirements

2025.04.18 | Irrigation
Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers

2024.06.28 | Irrigation
Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act Introduced in The House (Irrigation & Lighting 6-2024)
Legislative info

2023.08.01 | Lighting
U.S. Bans Incandescent Light Bulbs: Here's What To Know (Forbes 7-2023)
Legislative info

Arizona

2023.08.15 |  Turf
Scottsdale City Council Prohibits Natural Grass In The Front Yards Of New Single-Family Homes (Irrigation & Lighting 8-2023)
Legislative info

California

2024.08.22 |  Workplace Safety
Cal/OSHA Bolsters Staff to Investigate the Most Egregious Violations, Referring Them for Criminal Prosecution (State of California, Department of Industrial Relations 8-2024)

2023.10.08 |  Turf
Gov. Newsom Signs Law Allowing Local Governments To Ban Artificial Turf (NBC San Diego 10-2023)
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2023.10.13 |  Irrigation
California Irrigation Bills 50/50 For Signature Into Law (Irrigation & Lighting 10-2023)
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Colorado

2024.07.01 |  Irrigation
Colorado Legislation Could Affect Landscape Contractors. New legislation in Colorado that went into effect on July 1st establishes a requirement that only certified plumbers can install, repair, and test backflows. Organizations representing those impacted by this legislation and various government entities are engaging with the bill's sponsors to address the unintended consequences of this bill and explore how rulemaking or another pathway can mitigate its impact. 
Legislative info

2024.03.15 |  Irrigation
Prohibit Landscaping Practices for Water Conservation (Colorado General Assembly)

2023.06.09 |  Irrigation
Colorado Continues To Fight Climate Change With A Series Of Newly Signed Laws (Public Technologies Inc. 6-2023)
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Maryland

2024.07.01 |  Equipment
Leaf Blowers: Ban on Sale and Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers and Vacuums (Department of Environmental Protection - Montgomery County, 7-2024)
Legislative info

New York

2023.06.21 |  Irrigation
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Arizona

Avondale | Residential/Commercial | Xeriscape-Landscape Conversions-Smart Controller

Chandler | Residential | Xeriscape-Landscape Conversions-Smart Controller

Glendale | Residential/Commercial | Xeriscape

Mesa | Residential/Commercial | Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Peoria | Residential| Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Scottsdale | Residential/Commercial | WaterSense-Smart Irrigation Controller

Tempe | Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

California

Metropolitan Water District | Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

San Diego County Water Authority | Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Municipal Water District of Orange County | Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Coachella Valley Water District | Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Santa Monica | Residential/Commercial| Drip-Xeriscape

California Water Service | Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Golden State Water | Residential| Xeriscape

East Bay Municipal Utility District | Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Los Angeles County Water District |Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Foster City | Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Fresno | Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Grover Beach | Residential/Commercial | Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Marina Coast Water District | Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Monterey | Residential/Commercial |Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Mountain View | Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Marin Water District | Residential/Commercial | Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Palo Alto | Residential/Commercial | Xeriscape

Santa Clara Valley Water District | Residential/Commercial | Smart Controller-Nozzles-Rain Sensors

Roseville | Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Santa Barbara | Residential | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Santa Rosa | Residential/Commercial | Smart Controllers

Soquel Creek Water District | Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

West Sacramento | Residential/Commercial | Smart Controllers

Colorado

Denver | Residential | Smart Controllers-Rotary Nozzles

Denver | Commercial | Smart Controllers-Rotary Nozzles

Aurora | Residential/Commercial | Smart Controllers-Rotary Nozzles

Fort Collins | Residential/Commercial | Smart Controllers-Rotary Nozzles

Greeley | Residential/Commercial | Smart Controllers-Rotary Nozzles

Castle Rock | Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Florida

Citrus County | Residential | Smart Controllers-Rain Sensors

Manatee County | Residential/Commercial | Smart Controllers-Rain Sensors

Miami Dade | Residential| Irrigation Audit and Retrofit

Nevada

Southern Nevada Water Authority | Residential/Commercial | Xeriscape

New Mexico

Albuquerque | Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

North Carolina

Hendersonville | Residential/Commercial | Smart or Weather-Based Irrigation System Controller; Customer Side Shut-Off Valve

Oregon

Hillsboro | Residential| Smart Controllers

Medford | Residential | Smart Controllers

Tualatin Valley Water District | Residential/Commercial | Smart Controllers

Texas

Allen |Residential/Commercial | Smart Controllers-Rain Sensors

Austin | Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

McKinney | Residential/Commercial | Smart Controller-Nozzles-Rain Sensors

Round Rock | Residential/Commercial | Smart Controllers

San Antonio Water | Residential/Commercial | Smart Controllers-Irrigation Design

Woodlands Water | Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Utah

Central Utah Water | Residential/Commercial| Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Washington County | Residential/Commercial | Pressure Compensating Nozzles-Xeriscape-Smart Controller

Virginia

James City | Residential| Rain Sensor

Washington

Seattle | Residential/Commercial| Discounts & Incentives

King County & Snohomish County | Residential/Commercial | Water Utility Rebates

Alabama

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NONE

Alaska

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NONE

Arizona

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: NONE

Restrictions on use that spreads debris; uses on uneven surfaces.

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Arkansas

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NONE

California

Gas Powered Restrictions: YES | Electric Powered Restrictions: YES | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: YES

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Colorado

Gas Powered Restrictions: YES | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: YES

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Connecticut

Gas Powered Restrictions: YES | Electric Powered Restrictions: YES | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: NONE

Delaware

Gas Powered Restrictions: YES | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

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Florida

Gas Powered Restrictions: YES | Electric Powered Restrictions: YES | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

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Georgia

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Hawaii

Gas Powered Restrictions: YES | Electric Powered Restrictions: YES | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: YES

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Idaho

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Illinois

Gas Powered Restrictions: YES | Electric Powered Restrictions: YES | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: YES

Indiana

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Iowa

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Kansas

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Kentucky

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Louisiana

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Maine

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Maryland

Gas Powered Restrictions: YES | Electric Powered Restrictions: YES | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: YES

Massachusetts

Gas Powered Restrictions: YES | Electric Powered Restrictions: YES | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

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Michigan

Gas Powered Restrictions: YES | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

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Minnesota

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: YES

Mississippi

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Missouri

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Montana

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Nebraska

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Nevada

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

New Hampshire

Gas Powered Restrictions: YES | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

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New Jersey

Gas Powered Restrictions: YES | Electric Powered Restrictions: YES | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: YES

New Mexico

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

New York

Gas Powered Restrictions: YES | Electric Powered Restrictions: YES | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: YES

North Carolina

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

North Dakota

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Ohio

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Oklahoma

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Oregon

Gas Powered Restrictions: YES | Electric Powered Restrictions: YES | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: -

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Pennsylvania

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Rhode Island

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: YES

South Carolina

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

South Dakota

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Tennessee

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Texas

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Utah

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Vermont

Gas Powered Restrictions: YES | Electric Powered Restrictions: - | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Virginia

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

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Washington

Gas Powered Restrictions: YES | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

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West Virginia

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Wisconsin

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Wyoming

Gas Powered Restrictions: NO | Electric Powered Restrictions: NO | Operation Restrictions: NO | Proposed Statewide Ban: NO

Washington, DC

Gas Powered Restrictions: YES | Electric Powered Restrictions: YES | Operation Restrictions: YES | Proposed Statewide Ban: YES

Leaf Blower Regulations (DLCP)

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