Bill > HB366

This bill prohibits restrictions on land use that would significantly increase the cost or reduce the efficiency of installing solar collector systems on the roof or exterior walls of a property, as long as the property owner owns or has exclusive use of those areas. It also allows community associations to prohibit or restrict the installation of solar collector systems in common areas or common elements, and gives the association's board of directors discretion to install solar collector systems in those areas. The bill requires property owners to provide documentation from a certified solar panel design specialist to show that a restriction is unreasonable under the law's criteria. The bill also allows property owners to negotiate for solar easements to preserve their access to sunlight.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0366?ys=2024RS