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Prohibits the shading of solar energy devices on adjacent property by landscaping
In Assembly Committee · Judiciary · Sponsor Nily Rozic
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BILL NUMBER:S1072 REVISED 1/9/2015
Title of bill
An act to amend the real property law, in relation to prohibiting the shading of solar devices on adjacent property by landscaping
Purpose
To prohibit the shading of more than 10% of a solar collector of solar devices on adjacent properties by landscaping between the hours of 10AM and 2PM local standard time.
Summary of specific provisions
Section I amends the real property law by adding new article 16 which provides what would be classified as a solar collecting device. It also covers the violations and penalties. Thirty day written notice, delivered by personal service or certified mail, is needed before any action is taken. If the violation is not cured within that thirty day time-frame, court action can be filed. The court is allowed to impose fines and damages not to exceed one thousand dollars.
Section II sets forth the effective date.
Justification
With the need for renewable resources growing in New York, it is imperative that the protection of collecting solar energy is recognized. New York should promote all feasible means of energy conservation and all feasible uses of alternative energy. If a person buys a solar collecting unit and is prohibited from its full use, due to the planting of a shrub or tree subsequent to its installation, it must be recognized that the quality of use and the utility of the product is diminished. This law would grant the power and ability of municipalities to understand the needs of their neighbors by granting them the option of opting out of the law.
By ensuring the use of a solar collecting unit during the peak hours for collection, there is a protection granted to the collection of solar energy and a promotion of alternative energy supply sources.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal impact
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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