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This bill proposes three key provisions for municipalities with multiple commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) facilities. First, municipalities with three or more existing commercial solar PV facilities can now impose a moratorium (temporary halt) on constructing new solar facilities, but only after holding a public hearing and completing an environmental impact study. Second, municipalities are granted the authority to conduct noise audits at commercial solar PV facilities and establish enhanced penalties for noise violations. Third, developers, owners, or managers of commercial solar PV facilities must now provide a designated community point of contact to address concerns about the facility's operations. The bill aims to give local governments more control and oversight of commercial solar installations, balancing renewable energy development with community interests by providing mechanisms for municipalities to manage and monitor these facilities more closely. This legislation could help address potential local concerns about the proliferation and impact of commercial solar installations by empowering municipal governments to have a more active role in their regulation and management.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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