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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Restrictions on Use - Solar Collector Systems - Alteration FOR the purpose of prohibiting a restriction on use regarding land use that increases the cost of installing a solar collector system by at least a certain percentage over a certain cost or that reduces the efficiency of the solar collector system by at least a certain percentage under a certain level of energy generation; authorizing a community association to prohibit the installation of a solar collector system in the common area or common elements within the real estate development served by the community association; authorizing a community association to impose reasonable restrictions on the installation of a solar collector system in the common area or common elements; authorizing a community association to install a solar collector system in the common area or common elements provided the installation is not otherwise prohibited by applicable law; and generally relating to regulation of solar collector systems. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Real Property Section 2-119 Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume)
AI Summary
This bill prohibits restrictions on the use of land that would significantly increase the cost or reduce the efficiency of installing a solar collector system. It allows community associations to prohibit or impose reasonable restrictions on the installation of solar collector systems in common areas or elements. The bill also authorizes community associations to install solar collector systems in common areas, unless otherwise prohibited by law. It establishes requirements for property owners to provide documentation from certified solar panel design specialists to demonstrate that a restriction is unreasonable. The bill also allows property owners to negotiate and record solar easements to preserve access to sunlight for their solar collector systems. The bill exempts historic properties from these provisions.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 2/8/2024 ) (on 02/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0049?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0049f.pdf |
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